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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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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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberHigh Street
Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels
Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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2 DecemberHigh Street
Black Friday helps boost retail footfall
The week of Black Friday combined with the recovery from Storm Bert provided UK retail destinations with a welcome boost in footfall, according to the latest data from MRI Software. Footfall rose by +13.6% in all UK retail destinations last week compared to the week before. This was driven by…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustHigh Street
Riots deter shoppers as footfall falls 4.8%
UK high streets appear to be feeling the full force of ongoing disorder over the past week with footfall declining by an average of -4.8% week on week from Sunday (4 August) to Wednesday (7 August) compared with an average decline of -2.7% in all UK retail destinations. The latest…
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Jun- 2024 -7 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-7/6/24
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has initiated a £1bn damages claim against Amazon on behalf of UK retailers selling on its marketplace. BIRA accuses Amazon of misusing retailers’ data and manipulating the Amazon Buy Box to divert sales and profits from these retailers to its own business. This claim,…
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7 JuneHealth & Beauty
MRI Software to provide AI footfall data for Holland and Barrett
Holland and Barrett has revealed a partnership with retail property technology group MRI Software, which will provide the retailer with AI footfall analytics. This partnership will mean that the health and wellness retailer will have real-time visibility on store performance metrics across its shops across the UK and Europe. So…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-25/3/24
Former UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is reportedly in discussions with online retailer The Very Group regarding the role of its new chair. While talks are ongoing, Zahawi’s potential appointment could signal a shift in leadership dynamics within the company, following the departure of its previous chair, Dirk Van den Berghe.…
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25 MarchHigh Street
Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%
Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI Software. MRI said it anticipates that shoppers will “flock” to retail parks this week to stock up on Easter essentials ahead of the weekend with the latter part of the…
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11 MarchNews
UK footfall bounces back by 6.6% due to Mother’s Day weekend
MRI Software announced that the lead up to Mother’s Day and the peak Easter trading period significantly boosted week-on-week footfall across all UK retail destinations as footfall climbed by 6.6%. High streets led the charge with activity rising by 7.9% while shopping centres and retail parks also witnessed rises in…
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