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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Aug- 2022 -4 AugustEconomy
Footfall declines in July as north-south divide grows
Footfall weakened in July to -14.2% below 2019 from -12.3% in June 2022 with the month’s performance also highlighting the growing divide between the north and south of the country, according to the latest data from Springboard. July saw a -17% decline compared with 2019 in high streets, a -18.6%…
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2 AugustEconomy
Women’s Euros final win boosts footfall post-match
High street footfall across the UK on Sunday was up by 4.4% against the previous week during shopping hours, as footfall was boosted by those visiting cities and large towns to watch the Women’s Euros final this year. According to Springboard, between the hours when the match was taking place,…
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Jul- 2022 -28 JulyHigh Street
Hammerson returns to profit
Hammerson has revealed a pre-tax profit of £50m for the six months ending June 28, contrasted with a £376m loss over the same period in 2021. However, the group also saw revenues fall to £62m from £65.3m. The company said this reflects a 48% increase in like-for-like net rental income,…
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26 JulyComment
How physical stores can ensure they are refit for the future
The events of the past couple of years have accelerated the pace of change in the retail industry. Retailers have simultaneously had to react quickly to events out of their control, while also embracing the ongoing trends that were clear even before the pandemic hit. The role of the physical…
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20 JulyOnline & Digital
Collect+ and Wish to partner on click and collect parcels
Collect+, part of PayPoint Group and the e-commerce marketplace, Wish, have announced a partnership that will allow consumers to click and collect Wish parcels from Collect+ retailers. It is reported that millions of buyers and hundreds of thousands of merchants use Wish marketplace, and that this partnership will provide “even…
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19 JulyComment
Five ways IoT is transforming bricks and mortar retail
When it comes to retail, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to move centre stage, and not without good reason. It helps businesses understand their audiences better, deliver more meaningful experiences and reduce costs. Yet many people don’t realise that IoT made its debut in retail more than 20 years…
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18 JulyHigh Street
Footfall drops as heatwave hits UK
Footfall across UK high streets are down -7.3% on last week as the country experiences a heatwave, according to Springboard. However, high streets in coastal towns have seen a surge of footfall, rising by 9.0%. The largest drop was seen in greater London, which was down -13% across high streets…
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8 JulyEconomy
Superdrug sees profits surge 5% to £45m
Superdrug has revealed its full-year profit before tax has increased 141.3% to £45.3m, compared with £18.8m the previous year for the 53-week period ended 1 January 2022. It comes as it revealed its full-year revenues also increased 5.1% to £1.168bn, compared with £1.11bn in 2020 for the 53 week period…
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7 JulyHigh Street
Footfall set to remain below 2019 for foreseeable future
Footfall is set to remain below 2019 levels for the “foreseeable future” as the cost of living crisis deepens and working from home becomes a permanent fixture, according to the latest Footfall Monitor and Insights from Springboard. Springboard found that footfall strengthened for the third consecutive month in June, with…
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1 JulyHigh Street
Boots sales jump 24% in Q3
Boots has announced like-for-like sales grew by 24% in the third quarter ending 31 May, while total sales rose by 13.5%, with the company reporting market share gains across “all major categories”. During the period, footfall increased by 45% compared to the prior year, boosted by “strong performance in flagships…
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