MRI
This coverage addresses how MRI technology, services, and providers intersect with the UK retail sector. Reporting explores retail property management solutions, leasing technology, analytics platforms, acquisitions, and leadership developments — all viewed through their implications for retail operations, property strategies, and decision-making. Content is aimed at retail executives and managers engaged in store planning, facilities management, and commercial property oversight.
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Oct- 2025 -9 OctoberHigh Street
UK retail footfall records first annual decline since 2019
UK retail footfall declined in September, marking its first annual fall since 2019 and the sharpest month-on-month drop in more than a decade, according to MRI Software’s latest figures. Total footfall was down 0.2% year on year, led by a 1.1% drop in high street visits. Shopping centres saw a…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberHigh Street
Retail footfall rises as high streets drive September rebound
Retail footfall across the UK rose last week, with overall visits up 5.4% on the previous week and 4.4% higher than the same period last year, according to figures from data firm MRI Software. High streets led the increase, with activity climbing 7.7% week on week. Regional cities recorded a…
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Aug- 2025 -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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Jul- 2025 -8 JulyHigh Street
Retail footfall rises 1.5% amid warm weather and Oasis revival
Retail footfall rose by 1.5% week-on-week across all retail locations, primarily driven by a 2.9% increase in retail parks, followed by a 1.3% rise in high streets and a 0.9% uplift in shopping centres, according to the latest MRI Software’s data. Warmer weather, seasonal demand and the early momentum of…
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Apr- 2025 -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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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchFeatures
How will the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street benefit retail in the UK?
In the last few months, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that the city will be pushing ahead with long-discussed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. Long regarded as the shopping hub of the capital, Oxford Street has suffered in recent years with a number of retailers closing their doors on the…
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10 MarchHigh Street
UK retail footfall rebounds with high streets leading the way
Retail footfall rose by 1.8% overall for the week ended 7 March 2025 compared with the week before, driven by a 4.2% rebound in high street activity and by 0.1% in retail parks. However, shopping centres saw a 1.6% decline in footfall, reflecting cautious consumer behaviour ahead of Mother’s Day…
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryGovernment
Pets at Home CEO warns Budget will effect part-time workers and women
Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact part-time workers and women. McGowan stated in an interview with Mail on Sunday that Pets at Home faces an £18m increase in costs. The National Insurance contribution threshold will be…
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8 JanuaryComment
Shaping the future of retail analytics
Diane Wehrle, co-founder of Springboard, is a name synonymous with retail data innovation. Her journey from a business graduate to a pioneer in retail analytics is a testament to vision, resilience, and seizing untapped opportunities. In an industry often starved for real-time, actionable insights, Wehrle’s work has transformed how retailers…
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