Shopper traffic fell 2.2% year-on-year in July, Experian’s Retail Footfall Index showed.
July is normally expected to deliver high footfall as a result of the combination of school holidays, summer Sales and holiday buying.
There are several possible reasons for the decline: summer Sales started earlier this year and the rising cost of living is making consumers think twice before spending.
The UK retail park index showed a 1% year-on-year increase.
| AREA | YEAR ON YEAR COMPARISON |
| East Midlands | -3.70% |
| Eastern | -5.64% |
| London | 0.43% |
| North East | 1.74% |
| North West | -5.80% |
| Scotland | -4.54% |
| South East | -1.68% |
| South West and Wales | -2.34% |
| West Midlands | -1.60% |
| Yorkshire-Humber | -1.92% |
| UK National Index | -2.20% |
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