Recent footfall data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in retail centre visitation across the UK, highlighting regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation for week 43, 2024.
In the West Midlands, there was a notable increase in average daily footfall year-on-year and dwell time grew significantly compared to the same period last year. Conversely, the South East saw a decrease in footfall year-on-year. London stood out with a significant increase in footfall year-on-year, coupled with a rise in dwell time, indicating a robust recovery in urban retail activity.
The data also highlights specific retail centres that have seen substantial changes, with Hitchin in North Hertfordshire experiencing the highest increase in footfall.
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