Major Retail Centres Footfall Report Week 37, 2024: Northern Ireland Footfall Surges

Major Retail Centres Footfall Report Week 37, 2024: Northern Ireland Footfall Surges

Recent footfall data from Huq Industries highlights nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time and weekday visitation across major UK retail centres as of the week ending 15th September, 2024.

Northern Ireland has experienced a significant increase of 43.7% in average daily footfall, contrasting with the South West, where footfall has declined. Dwell times and weekday visitation shares also show varied results across regions, reflecting diverse consumer behaviour and economic conditions.

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In Northern Ireland, the footfall report indicates a notable rise in average daily visitors, while the South West has seen a decrease. The East Midlands reports an increase in dwell time, whereas Wales experienced a decrease. Weekday visitation in Yorkshire and the Humber increased, indicating a shift in consumer patterns, while London shows a decline.


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The Benchmark is a weekly bulletin that discusses retail and real-estate performance across 2,700+ UK retail centres. The survey is organised across four key themes and uses near-realtime location intelligence data sourced by Huq Industries. Looking for data on specific locations?