Huq Industries’ latest footfall report reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across major retail centres in the UK, highlighting regional variations and emerging patterns as of the week ending September 1, 2024.
In Scotland, there has been a notable increase in average daily footfall compared to the same period last year, reflecting a robust recovery in activity. Conversely, the North East experienced a slight decline in footfall year-on-year.
Dwell times have also varied, with the East of England seeing a decrease over the past year, while the South East enjoyed an increase.
Weekday visitation shares have shifted with significant increases in regions like the South West, contrasting with decreases in places like Wales.
These insights are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand and adapt to the evolving consumer landscape.
Major Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Market Outlook
Based on the current footfall statistics and historical data, the next four weeks are likely to see continued growth in regions like London, while the North East may face further challenges. This market outlook is based on Huq’s historical footfall trend data which goes back to 2018.
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