In the latest week ending on October 13, 2024, Huq Industries’ footfall data reveals varied trends across UK’s High Streets and Town Centres.
High Streets & Town Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Footfall Trends
The West Midlands saw a notable increase in average daily footfall with a rise year on year, while the average visit dwell time in this region also increased compared to the same period last year. Conversely, the East Midlands experienced a sharp decline in footfall year on year.
The North East region displayed a robust increase in working weekday visitation share contrasting with Scotland where the same metric saw a significant decrease year on year. These figures highlight the dynamic and region-specific nature of retail activity in the UK, underscoring the importance of localised data in understanding consumer behaviour.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends observed during the same period last year, it is anticipated that the West Midlands will continue to experience growth in footfall and dwell time over the next four weeks. However, the East Midlands may face further challenges unless there is a change in consumer behaviour.
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