MRI Software
This coverage focuses on MRI Software’s impact and offerings within the UK retail industry. Reporting covers product developments, technology integrations, leadership changes, and strategic initiatives relevant to retail property management and operations. With attention to how its solutions support retailers and landlords in managing estates, leases, and facilities, the content is tailored for executives evaluating technology partners in retail property and operational efficiency.
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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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Jun- 2025 -2 JuneHigh Street
Retail footfall rises 7% as shopping centres see improved performance
Footfall rose by +7% week-on-week in all UK retail destinations last week driven by a +12% rise in shopping centres and was followed by rises of +5.6% and +4.5% in high streets and retail parks, respectively, according to the latest figures from MRI Software. Smaller centres drove much of last…
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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 -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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2 JanuaryHigh Street
Footfall sees marginal YOY rise in December
Footfall in UK retail destinations was marginally higher by +0.4% in all UK retail destinations during the month of December, according to the latest data from MRI Software. This was driven by a +1.2% rise in retail park activity and a +0.3% increase in high streets, however shopping centres saw…
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