Huq Industries’ latest footfall data reveals nuanced trends in UK retail centre visitation for week 44, 2024.
Shopping Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Analysis
In the West Midlands, despite a slight week-on-week decrease in footfall, the region has seen a significant increase compared to last year, with a notable rise in average visit dwell time also, suggesting longer shopping sessions. Yorkshire and the Humber also experienced growth in both footfall and dwell time.
Conversely, the South West faced challenges with a decrease in footfall year-on-year and a reduction in dwell time, reflecting a possibly shifting consumer behaviour in the region.
Performance of Specific Retail Centres
The data also highlights specific retail centres that are outperforming or underperforming. Bluewater in Dartford is among the top performers, showing significant positive changes in visitation. On the other hand, Freeport Braintree in the East of England has seen a notable decline.
Market Outlook
These insights are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies to understand regional trends and adapt strategies accordingly. Huq Industries’ comprehensive location intelligence continues to provide valuable data for decision-making in the retail sector.
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