Recent footfall data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in retail park visitation across the UK, highlighting regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation for week 43, 2024.
Retail Parks Daily Footfall
In Scotland, the average visit dwell time has seen a significant increase, reflecting a growing preference for longer stays at retail parks. This trend is mirrored in Wales, where dwell times have also risen notably. Conversely, regions like the South West and East of England have experienced declines in Retail Park footfall.
The data also highlights the performance of specific retail centres. For instance, Kettering Retail Park in the East Midlands and Ashton Leisure Park in the North West have shown remarkable improvements in visitation, contrasting with declines at Newlands Shopping Centre in the East of England and Greywell Shopping Centre in the South East.
These insights are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand and adapt to the dynamic retail landscape in the UK.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends observed during the same period last year, we can anticipate that the regions showing an increase in dwell times may continue to see a positive trend in the coming weeks. However, areas with declining footfall might face further challenges. This forecast is aligned with the broader patterns of consumer behaviour and economic conditions influencing retail park visitation.
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