Recent data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across various UK regions in local retail centres. These regional differences reflect the dynamic nature of retail activity in the UK, offering valuable insights for location intelligence analytics.
Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Footfall Data Analysis
In terms of footfall, the East of England saw a modest week-on-week rise in footfall by 1.7%. Northern Ireland showed a stronger increase in footfall year-on-year.
Dwell Time Statistics
Dwell time, which measures the average duration visitors spend in retail centres, also varied across regions. Wales reported an increase in average visit dwell time whilst the North East saw a decrease.
Weekday Visitation Shares
Weekday visitation shares, indicating the proportion of visits occurring on weekdays, showed mixed results. The East of England had a slight increase in weekday visitation whilst the West Midlands experienced a decrease.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends suggest that the coming weeks may see continued variability in footfall across different regions.
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