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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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryShopping Centres
Caledonia Park sees 8% footfall increase in 2024
Scotland’s designer outlet village Caledonia Park experienced a “record-breaking” year thanks to an 8% increase in its footfall in 2024. Standout categories included health and beauty, which saw a sales growth of 26%, as well as F&B which grew by 16%. Black Friday weekend was also “particularly successful” for the…
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29 JanuaryHigh Street
Lloyds Banking Group to close 136 branches in further blow to UK high street
Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly set to close another 136 of its branches as it aims to adapt to customers’ shifting preferences for online banking, in what is another blow to the UK high street, according to the Financial Times. Reports suggest the group will close 61 Lloyds branches, 61…
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28 JanuaryHigh Street
Pets at Home maintains guidance despite stagnant Q3 revenues
Pets at Home has maintained its full-year profit guidance despite the fact that its total group revenue fell 0.2% to £361.6m for the 12 weeks ended 2 January 2025. Its persistence comes as the company saw its consumer revenue increase 2.3% to £468m during the period. Pets at Home stated…
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24 JanuaryShopping Centres
Glasgow Fort sees 10% footfall increase in December
Glasgow Fort retail park has ended the year on a high, with December footfall increasing by 10.3% compared to the same period in 2023. The busiest trading day for the centre was Saturday 23 December, when Glasgow Fort welcomed 89,000 visitors, with footfall up 16% compared to the same date…
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17 JanuaryFeatures
The dynamic duo behind Charity Super.Mkt
When Wayne Hemingway and Maria Chenoweth unveiled Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first multi-charity shop, it was more than just a retail experiment. It was a testament to innovation, sustainability, and the power of collaboration in a rapidly evolving industry. “We wanted to create something bigger,” explains Wayne Hemingway, co-founder of…
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16 JanuaryNews
Centre:mk sees 20% footfall increase in 2025
Centre:mk has reported a “strong” start to 2025 with a 20% footfall increase, 10.8 percentage points ahead of high street destinations and 11.3 percentage points above shopping centres. This start to 2025 follows a positive 2024 at the centre. From 31 December 2023 to 28 December 2024, footfall at centre:mk…
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15 JanuaryNews
Liverpool One’s footfall rises 10% in ‘most successful’ shopping season
Liverpool One has reported its “most successful” festive shopping season since 2019, with footfall up 10%. The run of success began with Black Friday week when the destination experienced a 14% growth in footfall and a 28% increase in sales, reflecting the trend of consumers buying in-store and ahead of…
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10 JanuaryNews
Silverburn shopping destination reaches ‘record-breaking’ footfall in 2024
Silverburn, Glasgow’s leading retail and leisure destination, has announced a “record-breaking year”, welcoming 15.2 million visitors in 2024, marking a 2.4% increase in foot traffic in December alone. This growth comes as Silverburn confirms the signing of several new retail and leisure brands, set to occupy over 100,000 sq. ft.…
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9 JanuaryNews
Miniso to open new store at The Liberty Romford
Miniso is set to open a new shop inside Redical-operated shopping destination The Liberty Romford. Miniso will unveil its new 2,270 sq ft store this spring marking a London borough debut in Havering, following a successful pop-up activation which launched in December. From collections featuring Hello Kitty and Friends, Lilo…
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8 JanuaryFeatures
Mer Charging: Leading EV infrastructure innovation
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their steady rise in popularity, the infrastructure to support them is evolving in tandem. At the forefront of this shift is Mer Charging, a company committed to delivering a seamless and sustainable EV charging experience. Speaking to Liz Warren, interim Director of Public Charging, and…
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