Recent data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time and weekday visitation across UK retail parks.
As of the week ending 15th September, 2024, the North East and Scotland showed an increase in average daily footfall year-on-year. Conversely, the South West and East Midlands experienced declines in footfall over the same period.
Retail Parks Daily Footfall
Regional Analysis
Dwell time, which indicates the average duration visitors spend at a location, also varied significantly. The South East saw a dramatic increase with a year-on-year rise of 60%. In contrast, the North East saw a decrease of 11.7% for the same period.
Weekday visitation shares have also shifted. Wales and Yorkshire and the Humber saw year-on-year increases, indicating a possible shift in consumer shopping habits towards weekdays in these regions.
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