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- 2025 -20 AugustClothing & Shoes
Mango to open new store at Festival Place Basingstoke
Fashion retailer Mango will open a new store at Festival Place shopping centre in Basingstoke later this year, expanding its UK presence. The 7,104 sq ft unit will stock the Woman and Man collections and will feature the brand’s “New Med” store design, inspired by Mediterranean textures and materials. Mango…
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18 AugustHigh Street
Retail footfall dips for third consecutive week amid heatwave
Retail footfall fell for the third consecutive week across the UK, as hot weather and shifting visitor patterns contributed to declines in shopping centre and retail park activity, according to data from MRI Software. Overall footfall declined by 1.8% in the week to 17 August compared with the previous seven…
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13 AugustShopping Centres
Affinity portfolio hits 98% occupancy in H1
Affinity, a portfolio of four UK outlet shopping centres, has welcomed a “standout” half-year performance, with 98% of space now let across the portfolio. The group said its sites in Devon, Staffordshire, Lancashire and Sterling Mills reported a combination of “strong trading, proactive asset management, and compelling retail and leisure…
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13 AugustComment
It’s time we had a system that stopped taxing retailers as if it were 1599
Our high streets have had a tough time in recent years – battered by a global pandemic, war, energy shocks and soaring inflation. Yet despite it all, shops have kept going – serving their communities, creating jobs, and showing remarkable resilience. But resilience isn’t a plan for growth, and nostalgia…
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13 AugustHigh Street
Shoe Zone halves profit forecast amid weak consumer confidence
Shoe Zone expects annual profits to fall by half after seeing a drop in footfall and revenues during June and July, as higher interest rates and weak consumer confidence continue to weigh on spending. The footwear retailer now forecasts adjusted profit before tax of about £2.5m for the year ending…
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8 AugustEconomy
Footfall declines in July for second consecutive year
UK footfall fell by 0.4% year on year in July, according to data from the British Retail Consortium–Sensormatic IQ, marking a second consecutive year of decline for the month. The figure was a slight improvement on June’s 1.8% fall. High street footfall declined by 1.7%, compared with a 3.0% drop…
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6 AugustClothing & Shoes
Mountain Warehouse partners with Retail Trust for wellbeing support
Mountain Warehouse, has partnered with retail industry charity the Retail Trust to support the mental health and wellbeing of its workforce. Mountain Warehouse teams across the globe will now have access to a wide range of wellbeing resources through the Retail Trust. This includes confidential counselling for themselves and their…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyProperty
Knight Frank appointed retail leasing agent for 8 Eaton Lane
Knight Frank’s retail leasing team has been appointed as the exclusive retail and restaurant leasing agent of 8 Eaton Lane in Belgravia. The Grade II listed building was originally designed by Thomas Cundy III to provide serviced residential apartments. Following a restoration and redevelopment it will now be home to…
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30 JulyClothing & Shoes
Crocs opens at London Designer Outlet
Crocs has become the latest brand to open at London Designer Outlet (LDO). The new 1,456 sq ft store has been designed with an elevated layout to create an “inviting atmosphere with bold displays and striking fixtures” which showcase the latest seasonal styles from the footwear brand. One of the…
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29 JulyHealth & Beauty
Rituals opens new store at Manchester Airport
Luxury beauty and wellbeing brand Rituals has opened a new store at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, with a second location due to follow on 28 July. The launch forms part of the brand’s continued investment in Greater Manchester and its UK expansion strategy, aimed at reaching more consumers in high-footfall…
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