Local Retail Centres Footfall Report: Week 1 2025 – Dwell Time Rises in South East

Recent data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across various UK regions, highlighting the dynamic nature of retail activity in local centres. As of the latest week ending 4th January 2025, notable observations include a significant increase in average visit dwell time in the South East, where it reached 113 minutes, marking a substantial rise compared to the previous year. This contrasts with regions like Scotland, where dwell time has notably decreased to 69 minutes over the same period.

Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall

In terms of footfall, London shows a robust year-on-year increase, contrasting with the South West and Wales, where there has been a noticeable decline. Weekday visitation shares also show variability, with the West Midlands experiencing a slight increase, while other regions like London have seen declines.

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