Footfall
This coverage explores footfall trends and their impact on the UK retail sector. Reporting includes data on shopper visits, analysis of high street and shopping centre traffic, seasonal fluctuations, and the effectiveness of initiatives to drive in-store engagement. Designed for retail executives and managers, it offers insights to inform operational planning, marketing strategies, and store performance evaluations.
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Jun- 2023 -28 JuneHealth & Beauty
Boots to close 300 stores despite strong Q3 sales
Boots will reportedly shut 300 branches across the UK over the coming year, despite the group’s retail sales increasing by 13.4% in its third quarter of trading, as the retailer looks to consolidate the business. According to the BBC, the move will see its portfolio fall from 2,200 stores to…
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27 JuneHigh Street
Hot weather fails to tempt shoppers as footfall drops by 2.3%
The recent hot and sunny weather failed to tempt shoppers last week, as footfall across all UK retail destinations fell by -2.3% against the week before, according to new data from MRI Springboard. This was a “sharp” contrast with the week before last, when footfall rose by an average of…
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12 JuneHigh Street
Footfall records highest annual rise since easter despite 5.2% decline
MRI Springboard has recorded the highest rise in annual footfall since Easter with a +6.3% increase versus 2022 despite footfall across UK retail destinations declining by -5.2% last week from the week before. Across the week, footfall was lower than the week before on every day between Sunday and Friday,…
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9 JuneNews
May records negative retail sales for the first time since 2021
May experienced negative retail sales marking the end of 26 months of positive results, dating back to March 2021, according to new data from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO. According to BDO’s latest High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales, in-store and online combined, fell by -1.5%. Despite…
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5 JuneAnalysis
Could WHSmith secure Toys R Us’ success through concessions?
After disappearing from UK high streets and retail parks in 2018, Toys R Us has made plans to relaunch this summer across several locations, as well as in the form of concessions in WHSmith branches. The children’s toys retailer exited after falling out of favour due to strong competition from…
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May- 2023 -31 MayNews
Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein sign deal at Caledonia Park
Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein have signed at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village, following a record-breaking first quarter for the destination. According to Railpen, Tommy Hilfiger will occupy a 5,000 sq ft store at the park, while Calvin Klein 4,100 sq ft. Due to open next year, they…
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31 MayHigh Street
Summer bank holiday boosts UK footfall by 5.4%
Over the May summer bank holiday weekend, footfall increased by 5.4% across all UK retail destinations, according to the latest report by Springboard. High streets benefited from the long weekend, with footfall up 8.5% compared with 2022 whilst retail parks experienced 5.2% uplift on bank holiday Monday. Footfall soared over…
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18 MayClothing & Shoes
Nike opens new Unite concept store at Blanchardstown Centre
Nike has announced it has opened a new concept store Nike Unite at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin. The first store of its kind in Ireland, Nike Unite features an in-store community wall, celebrating Dublin athletes and sporting achievement, as well as local landmarks and partnerships. Signed on a 10-year lease, the…
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15 MayNews
Zara relocates to Trinity Leeds for latest flagship store
Zara has recently revealed that it will open its newest flagship store at Trinity Leeds shopping centre, as it upsizes and relocates into the centre from its current location on Briggate. The new 46,000 sq ft store will showcase the latest technological innovations from Zara’s integrated online and physical store…
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12 MayHigh Street
Rail strikes marginally impact footfall
Today’s rail strikes (12 May) have impacted footfall across the UK, with footfall down by -0.7% from last Friday. According to the latest findings from Springboard, this means that footfall has not “bounced back” from last Friday, the Friday before the Coronation bank holiday weekend, when footfall was already -3.5%…
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