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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May- 2025 -9 MayDIY
Dobbies unveils revamped Cadnam store
Dobbies Garden Centre has revealed it has relaunched its Cadnam store as part of a nationwide refurbishment programme. This is the second in Dobbies’ extensive programme of investment across the store estate. At Dobbies Cadnam, the team has worked closely with new and existing suppliers to increase its plants and…
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9 MayEconomy
UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April
UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed. During the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, footfall increased across all segments – high street by 5.3%, retail parks by 7.5% and shopping centres by 5.6%. Across nations, footfall also…
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8 MayFeatures
What do supermarkets stand to gain from hosting parcel lockers?
Parcel lockers are everywhere now – outside supermarkets, in petrol stations, by train lines – and the numbers back this up. According to recent data from Statista, in 2023, 40% of UK adults used them. The year before, it was 30%. A decade ago, it was barely half of that.…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilComment
How are EV charging hubs boosting revenues for the retail sector?
Supply and demand is one of the most fundamental principles of the retail sector. For EV drivers, the demand for charging infrastructure is insatiable. Meanwhile, the government’s net-zero commitments are causing a rapid shift towards the sale of EVs. However, the supply of charging infrastructure is lacking. This is where…
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25 AprilEconomy
UK retail sales rise 0.4% in March
UK retail sales volumes increased by 0.4% in March 2025, following a rise of 0.7% in February 2025, the ONS revealed. According to the latest figures, clothing and outdoor sales were boosted by good weather although supermarket sales fell partly. However, during the month volumes were down by 0.3%, compared…
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22 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-22/4/25
Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank Holiday weekend. Shoppers reported frustration at being unable to complete purchases, with some forced to abandon full trolleys. The issue also affected M&S’s email and chat systems, preventing advance customer…
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22 AprilHigh Street
Easter gives much needed footfall boost
The later timing of the Easter bank holiday weekend provided retailers with a much-needed footfall boost, with the number of shoppers visiting the high street up 15.7% compared with last Easter, according to the latest MRI Software data. In the week leading up to Easter, overall retail footfall remained flat…
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11 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-11/4/25
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the third consecutive year, driven by strong sales in Japan and key international markets, including Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. The company reported a 12% rise in revenue to JPY 1.79trn (£12.28bn) and an 18.3% increase in profit for…
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11 AprilEconomy
Footfall sees sharp 5.4% drop in March due to late Easter
Total year-on-year footfall in the UK dropped sharply by 5.4% in March, up from a 0.2% fall in February, according to BRC-Sensormatic data, which has been attributed to the timing of Easter later this April. Due to last year’s Easter falling in March, the calendar change has distorted the year-on-year…
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8 AprilHealth & Beauty
Lush to pass on Trump tariffs to US consumer as its losses widen
Cosmetics retailer Lush has revealed it is set to pass on the effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs to its US consumers as it looks to navigate a difficult trading environment, which has seen its group losses before tax increase 52% to £42.6m. According to its latest accounts on Companies House,…
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