Local Retail Centres Footfall Report: Week 48, 2024
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Recent footfall data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across various UK regions in local retail centres as of the week ending November 30, 2024. This footfall report highlights mixed signals in regional consumer behaviour, with Northern Ireland experiencing a slight decrease in average daily footfall week-on-week, while London saw a modest increase.
Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Footfall Statistics by Region
In London, Lewisham Way and Ladbroke Grove centres reported substantial increases in footfall, contrasting with declines in Whitechapel and Fulham. This footfall data is crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies aiming to adapt to evolving market dynamics. Meanwhile, Wales and the East Midlands have shown significant year-on-year increases in dwell times, suggesting a shift in shopping habits.
Location Intelligence Insights
Utilising location intelligence analytics, Huq provides insights that are essential for understanding the footfall retail landscape. This location intelligence data helps companies pinpoint consumer behaviour patterns and optimise their strategies accordingly.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall statistics and trends from the same period last year, the coming four weeks are likely to see continued variability in footfall across different regions. Retail centres in areas like Lewisham Way may maintain their upward trajectory, while others could face challenges. This market outlook is informed by robust location intelligence retail analysis, ensuring stakeholders are well-prepared for upcoming trends.
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Retail Parks Footfall Report: Week 48, 2024 – London Leads Recovery
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
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 the week ending November 30, 2024. In Yorkshire and the Humber, while footfall slightly declined year-on-year, dwell time increased, suggesting visitors are spending more time per visit. The South East saw a significant drop in footfall year-on-year but an increase in dwell time, indicating a shift towards quality over quantity in shopping experiences.
The South West and East Midlands regions experienced a notable increase in dwell time, reflecting a trend towards longer visits. London showed a unique trend with an increase in both footfall and weekday visitation, suggesting a robust recovery in retail activity. These insights are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to adapt to changing consumer behaviours in different regions.
Retail Parks Daily Footfall
Regional Analysis
Yorkshire and the Humber: Despite a slight year-on-year decrease in footfall, the increase in dwell time in this region suggests that visitors are engaging more deeply with retail offerings. This trend is supported by location intelligence data from Huq, which provides a detailed footfall report for each retail park.
South East: The significant drop in footfall year-on-year contrasts with an increase in dwell time. This shift indicates a move towards more meaningful and potentially more profitable visits, as reflected in the footfall statistics provided by Huq.
South West and East Midlands: Both regions show an increase in dwell time, according to the latest footfall data. This trend towards longer visits could be indicative of a more relaxed shopping atmosphere or enhanced retail experiences.
London: The increase in both footfall and weekday visitation in London highlights a strong recovery trend. This is particularly notable in the footfall report from Huq, which shows London leading the recovery in retail park visitation.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends observed during the same period last year, the next four weeks could see continued growth in dwell time across most regions, with London potentially maintaining its lead in footfall recovery. This forecast is grounded in robust location intelligence analytics from Huq, which tracks real-time changes in retail park visitation patterns.
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London Leads in Footfall Growth, High Streets & Town Centres Week 48, 2024
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Huq Industries’ latest footfall data reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across UK’s retail centres, particularly in High Streets and Town Centres. As of the week ending November 30, 2024, London shows a robust increase in average daily footfall year-on-year by approximately 19%, indicating a strong recovery and growth in retail activity. Similarly, the average visit dwell time in London has increased significantly compared to the same period last year, suggesting that not only are more people visiting, but they are also spending more time per visit.
High Streets & Town Centres Daily Footfall
In contrast, regions like Wales and the East Midlands have seen a decrease in footfall year-on-year, reflecting regional disparities in recovery. However, dwell times in these regions show a contrasting trend, with both regions experiencing an increase in year-on-year average visit duration. This indicates that visitors who do come are engaging more deeply with the retail environments.
The data also highlights significant regional variations in working weekday visitation shares, with the East of England showing a notable increase of about 6% year-on-year, suggesting a shift in consumer behaviour towards more weekday shopping. This shift could be influenced by flexible working arrangements post-pandemic.
Overall, the data from Huq Industries provides valuable insights into the changing dynamics of retail activity across the UK, helping retailers and commercial real-estate companies strategise more effectively.
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Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Trends: London Leads Growth – Week 48, 2024
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Huq Industries’ latest comprehensive analysis of footfall data across various retail centres in the UK provides a detailed snapshot of the retail landscape as of the week ending November 30, 2024. This article explores the nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across different regions and types of retail centres, offering valuable insights for retailers and commercial real-estate companies.
Daily Footfall by Retail Centre Type
High Streets & Town Centres
In London, the average daily footfall in High Streets and Town Centres has seen a significant year-on-year increase, indicating a strong recovery and growth in retail activity. This is complemented by an increase in average visit dwell time, suggesting that not only are more people visiting, but they are also spending more time per visit. Read more about London’s footfall growth.
Conversely, regions like Wales and the East Midlands have experienced a decrease in footfall year-on-year. However, these regions show a contrasting trend in dwell times, with both regions showing an increase in average visit duration year-on-year. This suggests that visitors who do come are engaging more deeply with the retail environments.
Retail Parks
In the context of Retail Parks, London continues to lead with an increase in both footfall and weekday visitation, suggesting a robust recovery in retail activity. Explore the full Retail Parks report.
Yorkshire and the Humber, while experiencing a slight year-on-year decrease in footfall, have seen an increase in dwell time, suggesting visitors are spending more time per visit. The South East saw a significant drop in footfall year-on-year but an increase in dwell time, indicating a shift towards quality over quantity in shopping experiences.
Local Retail Centres
Local Retail Centres in London, such as Lewisham Way and Ladbroke Grove, reported substantial increases in footfall, contrasting with declines in Whitechapel and Fulham. Read more on Local Retail Centres.
Major Retail Centres
In Major Retail Centres, the North East region experienced a significant increase in footfall, with a 9% rise compared to the same period last year, suggesting a robust recovery and growing consumer confidence. London also displayed a strong performance a year-on-year increase in footfall. Detailed insights on Major Retail Centres.
Shopping Centres
In Shopping Centres, the North East has seen a notable increase in average daily footfall, contrasting sharply with a decrease in Wales. The South West and West Midlands have seen increases in dwell times, indicating a more engaged consumer base. Full report on Shopping Centres.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends observed during the same period last year, the next four weeks could see continued growth in dwell time across most regions, with London potentially maintaining its lead in footfall recovery. This forecast is grounded in robust location intelligence analytics from Huq, which tracks real-time changes in retail park visitation patterns.
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High Streets & Town Centres Footfall Report: Week 49 – London Rises, Wales Dips
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Huq Industries’ footfall data for the week ending December 7, 2024, reveals nuanced trends in retail centre visitation across the UK, highlighting regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation. The data, encompassing over 2,700 retail centres, shows a mixed bag of results with some regions experiencing slight increases in footfall and others seeing declines. London witnessed a notable increase in average daily footfall compared to the same week last year, while Wales saw a significant decrease.
High Streets & Town Centres Daily Footfall
Footfall Data Analysis
In London, the average daily footfall has increased, showcasing a robust retail environment. Conversely, Wales has experienced a downturn in footfall, which may concern local businesses and stakeholders. The footfall statistics also reveal that dwell times have increased, showing that while fewer people may be visiting some areas, those who do are staying longer.
Dwell Time
Dwell times, indicating the duration visitors spend at these centres, have generally increased across most regions, with the East Midlands and West Midlands showing particularly strong growth year-on-year.
Weekday Visitation
The proportion of visits occurring during working weekdays have also varied, with some regions like the North East seeing a substantial increase in this metric.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends suggest that the coming weeks could see continued variability in footfall across regions. London’s retail centres are likely to maintain their upward trajectory, while areas like Wales might struggle to rebound.
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Footfall Data Highlights London Surge, NI Dip in Shopping Centres Week
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Huq Industries’ recent footfall report provides a detailed analysis of retail centre visitation across the UK, focusing on regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation for the week ending December 7, 2024. This footfall data underscores the diverse consumer behaviour across different UK regions, offering crucial insights for retailers and commercial real-estate companies.
Shopping Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Footfall Trends
In London, the footfall statistics reveal a significant year-on-year increase in average daily footfall. Conversely, Northern Ireland recorded a noticeable decline in footfall and dwell times. The West Midlands and South East both reported increases in dwell times.
Weekday Visitation Analysis
The footfall report also highlights variations in weekday visitation shares. Northern Ireland saw a rise in weekday footfall, highlighting shifts in consumer patterns, whereas the East of England faced a decline.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and trends from the previous year, the coming four weeks could see continued growth in regions like London, while areas like Northern Ireland might struggle to rebound.
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Local Retail Centres Footfall Report: London Sees 6.3% Rise in Week 49
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Recent footfall data from Huq Industries highlights nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across various UK regions in local retail centres as of the week ending December 7, 2024. London, a key area of focus, shows a promising increase in average daily footfall, marking a 6.3% rise compared to the same week last year. This data is crucial for understanding consumer behaviour and optimising retail strategies.
Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Footfall Data Analysis
The footfall report indicates varied trends across the UK. While London shows an increase, other regions like the South West have seen a decrease in footfall.
Dwell Time Insights
Dwell time, a critical metric in assessing consumer engagement, has seen notable changes. Wales, for example, reported a significant increase in average visit dwell time, demonstrating longer stays at local retail locations.
Weekday Visitation Trends
The footfall report also sheds light on weekday visitation shares. An increase in Wales shows a shift towards more weekday activity, contrasting with a decrease in the East of England.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends suggest potential shifts in location performance over the coming four weeks.
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Retail Parks Footfall Report: Week Ending Dec 7, 2024
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Retail Parks in the UK have seen varied performance in terms of footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across different regions, according to the latest footfall data from Huq Industries for the week ending December 7, 2024. The footfall report highlights significant regional differences in how retail parks are being utilised by shoppers.
Retail Parks Daily Footfall
In Scotland, the average visit dwell time has increased significantly, showing a 21.7% rise compared to the last 12 months, with shoppers now spending an average of 84 minutes per visit. This contrasts with the South West, where there has been a notable decrease in dwell time, with a 4.8% drop year-on-year, now averaging 59 minutes per visit.
The East of England shows a robust increase in dwell time, up 21.5% year-on-year, with visitors now staying an average of 79 minutes. This region also saw a positive change in working weekday visitation, which increased by 6.8% year-on-year, indicating a shift towards more weekday shopping.
London presents a mixed picture, with a slight decrease in average visit dwell time year-on-year by 1.2%, but an increase in footfall by 3.7% compared to last year, showing more, but shorter visits.
The footfall statistics also identify top performers among retail centres. Stevenage Leisure Park in the East of England, Transit Way Retail Park in Plymouth, and Hainault Underground Shopping Area in Redbridge, London, have shown the most significant positive changes in footfall, with increases around 22%.
Conversely, some retail parks have struggled. Banbury Cross Retail Park in the South East and Pentland Retail Park in Scotland have seen the largest declines, with footfall decreasing by approximately 4%.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends observed during the same period last year, it is anticipated that the coming four weeks will see continued growth in footfall and dwell time in regions like the East of England. However, areas such as the South West may continue to experience challenges unless new strategies are implemented to enhance shopper engagement and dwell time.
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Footfall Data Update: Major Retail Centres Week Ending Dec 7, 2024
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Recent data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across major retail centres in the UK. As of the week ending December 7, 2024, different regions exhibit varied patterns, reflecting the dynamic nature of consumer behaviour in these areas.
Major Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Footfall Trends
In Northern Ireland, despite a slight week-on-week decrease in footfall, the region shows a robust increase in average daily footfall compared to the same period last year. London, on the other hand, maintains a steady footfall with minimal week-on-week change but shows a significant increase year-on-year.
Dwell Time Analysis
Dwell time, which indicates the average time spent per visit, varies significantly across regions. The East Midlands and East of England both report an increase in dwell time year-on-year, suggesting that visitors are spending more time per visit in these areas.
Weekday Visitation Shares
Weekday visitation shares, which reflect the percentage of total visits that occur on weekdays, also show interesting trends. The North West and South West regions have seen increases in their weekday visitation shares, indicating a shift towards weekday shopping.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends from the same period last year, we can anticipate continued variability in footfall and dwell times across the UK’s major retail centres over the coming four weeks.
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Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Trends: Diverse Regional Performance in Week 49, 2024
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Recent data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across various types of retail centres in the UK for the week ending December 7, 2024. This comprehensive analysis provides a snapshot of consumer behaviour across major retail centres, retail parks, local retail centres, shopping centres, and high streets and town centres, highlighting the dynamic nature of the retail landscape.
Daily Footfall by Retail Centre Type
Major Retail Centres
In major retail centres, Northern Ireland experienced a slight week-on-week decrease in footfall but showed a robust year-on-year increase in average daily footfall. London maintained steady footfall with minimal week-on-week change but exhibited a significant increase year-on-year. The East Midlands and East of England both reported increases in dwell time, highlighting that visitors are spending more time per visit in these areas. The North West and South West regions have seen increases in their weekday visitation shares, indicating a shift towards weekday shopping. Read more about Major Retail Centres.
Retail Parks
Retail parks in the UK displayed significant regional differences. Scotland saw a 21.7% rise in average visit dwell time year-on-year, with shoppers now spending an average of 84 minutes per visit. The South West, however, experienced a 4.8% drop in dwell time year-on-year. The East of England showed a robust increase in dwell time, up 21.5% year-on-year, and a positive change in working weekday visitation, which increased by 6.8% year-on-year. London saw a slight decrease in average visit dwell time but an increase in footfall by 3.7% compared to last year. Read more about Retail Parks.
Local Retail Centres
In local retail centres, London marked a 6.3% rise in average daily footfall compared to the same week last year. Wales reported a significant increase in average visit dwell time, showing longer stays at retail locations. Read more about Local Retail Centres.
Shopping Centres
Shopping centres in London experienced a significant year-on-year increase in average daily footfall, showcasing the city’s robust retail health. Conversely, Northern Ireland recorded a noticeable decline in footfall. The West Midlands and South East both reported increases in dwell times, indicating a more engaged consumer base. Read more about Shopping Centres.
High Streets and Town Centres
High streets and town centres also showed mixed results. London witnessed a notable increase in average daily footfall compared to the same week last year, while Wales saw a significant decrease. Dwell times generally increased across most regions, with the East Midlands and West Midlands showing particularly strong growth year-on-year. Read more about High Streets and Town Centres.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends from the same period last year, we can anticipate continued variability in footfall and dwell times across the UK’s major retail centres over the coming four weeks.
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