High Streets & Town Centres Week 38, 2024: London Footfall Up
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 for High Streets and Town Centres. As of the week ending September 22, 2024, London shows a notable increase in average daily footfall year-on-year, and a significant rise in average visit dwell time versus last year.
Conversely, the East Midlands experienced a sharp decline in footfall year-on-year whilst the South West experienced a modest week-on-week increase in footfall.
High Streets & Town Centres Daily Footfall
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and trends observed during the same period last year, the next four weeks could see continued growth in footfall in London’s High Streets and Town Centres. The consistent upward trend in both footfall and dwell time suggests that consumer confidence and spending in London will likely remain strong.
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Major Retail Centres Footfall Report Week 38, 2024: London Sees Rise
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 September 22, 2024, different regions show varied patterns in retail activity, reflecting the dynamic nature of consumer behavior in these areas.
Major Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Analysis
In the West Midlands, there has been a slight increase in average daily footfall year on year. However, the average visit dwell time has decreased by 1.1% compared to the same period last year. The working weekday visitation share also saw a significant increase, suggesting a shift in consumer shopping habits towards weekdays.
London experienced a significant increase in footfall year on year, coupled with an increase in average dwell time, showing a strong rebound in activity. The working weekday visitation share in London also increased, reflecting a steady return of workers/ commuters during the weekdays.
The North East and Scotland also showed positive trends in footfall with year-on-year increases. However, Scotland experienced a decrease in weekday visitation share.
The South West and Northern Ireland displayed contrasting trends. The South West saw a slight decline in footfall year on year, but an increase in dwell time, suggesting that while fewer people visited, those who did spent more time in retail centres. Northern Ireland, on the other hand, showed a strong increase in footfall year on year, paired with a significant increase in dwell time.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends from the previous year, it is anticipated that the upcoming four weeks will see continued growth in footfall across most regions, with particular strength in London due to its robust recovery.
These regional variations highlight the diverse ways in which consumer behavior is evolving across the UK, influenced by local factors and broader economic conditions. Retailers and commercial real-estate companies can leverage this data to tailor their strategies to meet the changing preferences and habits of their customers.
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Local Retail Centres Week 38, 2024: Footfall Rises in Scotland and NI
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 UK regions in local retail centres.
As of the week ending September 22, 2024, Scotland and Northern Ireland have experienced a slight increase in average daily footfall.
Dwell times have shown significant regional variations, with Northern Ireland experiencing a notable increase in average visit duration compared to the previous year.
Weekday visitation shares also fluctuate, with some regions like the North East seeing a decrease in weekday traffic compared to the previous year.
These metrics are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies to understand consumer behaviour and optimise their operations accordingly.
Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data suggests that the coming weeks may see continued variability in footfall patterns. This time last year, similar trends were observed, which might indicate a repeat in consumer behaviour patterns. Retailers should monitor these trends closely to adjust their strategies accordingly.
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Weekly Wrap: Week 38, 2024
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
In the latest week of 2024, ending September 22, Huq Industries has provided a comprehensive snapshot of footfall trends across various types of retail centres in the UK. This week’s data reveals significant regional and type-specific variations that are crucial for retailers and real estate professionals to understand and adapt to the evolving consumer landscape.
Daily Footfall by Retail Centre Type
Local Retail Centres
In local retail centres, Scotland and Northern Ireland have shown a modest increase in footfall. This data, highlighted in the Local Retail Centres Week 38, 2024 report, also notes significant regional variations in dwell times, particularly in Northern Ireland where there has been a notable increase in average visit duration compared to the previous year.
Major Retail Centres
Major retail centres, particularly in London, have experienced a strong increase in footfall year-on-year as detailed in the Major Retail Centres Footfall Report for Week 38, 2024. This increase is coupled with a rise in dwell time, indicating not only more visits but longer stays. The report also highlights a significant increase in weekday visitation, suggesting a shift in consumer shopping habits towards weekdays.
High Streets & Town Centres
High Streets and Town Centres, especially in London, have also seen positive trends. The footfall in London’s High Streets and Town Centres has increased year-on-year, including an increase in dwell time, as reported in the High Streets & Town Centres Week 38, 2024 article.
Retail Parks
Retail parks have shown varied trends across the UK. The West Midlands, for example, saw a modest year-on-year increase in footfall and a significant increase in dwell time as per the Retail Parks Footfall Report: Week 38, 2024. Conversely, the North East experienced a strong increase in footfall year-on-year, although dwell time decreased slightly indicating shorter visits.
Shopping Centres
Shopping centres in the East of England have experienced a strong surge in both footfall and dwell time year-on-year. This is detailed in the Shopping Centres Footfall Report Week 38, 2024. Such significant increases suggest a robust recovery and a positive market outlook for the region.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data suggests that the coming weeks may see continued variability in footfall patterns across different types of retail centres and regions. Retailers should monitor these trends closely to adjust their strategies accordingly. The robust recovery in London across various retail formats is particularly noteworthy, indicating strong consumer confidence and spending in the capital.
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Major Retail Centres Footfall Report: Week 39, 2024 Sees London Continuing to Grow
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Recent data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in major retail centre visitation across the UK, highlighting regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation for the week ending September 29, 2024.
In London, there was a strong increase in average daily footfall year-on-year, reflecting a robust recovery and growth in activity. Conversely, the South West saw a slight decline in footfall compared to the previous year.
Dwell times also varied, with the East Midlands experiencing a notable increase year-on-year whilst the West Midlands saw a decrease year-on-year.
Huq data also shows changes in the proportion of visits during working weekdays, with the West Midlands witnessing a strong week-on-week increase in this metric.
These insights are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand and adapt to the evolving market dynamics.
Major Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and trends observed during the same period last year, we can anticipate continued growth in London’s retail centres over the next four weeks. The slight decline in the South West may stabilise as seasonal trends become established. The increase in dwell time in the East Midlands suggests sustained consumer engagement, which could translate into higher sales volumes.
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High Streets & Town Centres Week 39, 2024: London Footfall Rises
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Huq Industries’ latest footfall data reveals nuanced trends in retail centre visitation across the UK, highlighting regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation for the week ending September 29, 2024. The data, which covers over 2,700 retail centres, shows a mixed bag of results with some regions experiencing slight increases in footfall and others seeing declines.
High Streets & Town Centres Daily Footfall
In the South East, the average daily footfall slightly decreased year-on-year, while the average visit dwell time in the West Midlands saw a significant increase compared to the same period last year. London, a consistent performer, witnessed a notable increase in both footfall and dwell time year-on-year.
The data also sheds light on the distribution of visitation across different days of the week, with some regions showing a preference for weekday activity. For instance, the latest week’s data indicates that the South West had the highest share of weekday visitation among all regions.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest data and trends observed during the same period last year, it is anticipated that location performance will continue to evolve over the coming four weeks. The data suggests a steady increase in footfall in regions like London, which could indicate a positive trend for retail centres in these areas.
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Shopping Centres Week 39, 2024: North East Sees Footfall Growth
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Huq Industries’ latest footfall data reveals nuanced trends in UK retail centre visitation for the week ending September 29, 2024. The data, encompassing over 2,700 retail centres, highlights regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation patterns.
Over the last week, the North East experienced a significant increase in average daily footfall compared to the same period last year. The South West, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all reported decreases in footfall compared to the previous week.
In terms of dwell time, the East of England and West Midlands saw notable increases year-on-year. Northern Ireland saw a sharp decline in average visit dwell time year-on-year.
The data also points to a mixed picture in weekday visitation shares, with some regions experiencing declines, while others, like Yorkshire and the Humber, saw increases.
This detailed regional analysis provides valuable insights for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand and adapt to changing consumer patterns in the UK.
Shopping Centres Daily Footfall
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends suggest that the coming four weeks could see continued variability in footfall across the UK. Regions like the North East could maintain their upward trajectory in footfall, while areas with recent declines could face further challenges.
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Local Retail Centres Footfall Report: Week 39, 2024 Sees Varied Trends
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 for the week ending September 29, 2024.
Notable variations were observed, with the South West region experiencing a slight increase in average daily footfall week-on-week, while the average visit dwell time in the East Midlands saw a significant rise compared to the same period last year. Additionally, the working weekday visitation share in Northern Ireland showed a notable increase week-on-week.
These metrics are crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies to understand consumer behaviour and strategise accordingly.
Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Analysis
In the South West, Huq footfall data indicates a modest uptick in visitor numbers. The East Midlands reported a more substantial increase in dwell time whilst Northern Ireland saw an increase in weekday visitation.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, based on the direction of the latest data and historical trends from the previous year, it is expected that the footfall in local retail centres will continue to show varied trends across different regions. The South West and East Midlands will maintain their gradual increase in footfall whilst Northern Ireland may continue to experience shifts in weekday visitation.
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Retail Parks Week 39, 2024: Footfall Dips in East Midlands
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 September 29, 2024.
Retail Parks Daily Footfall
In the East Midlands, the average daily footfall has slightly decreased compared to the last 12 months, while the average visit dwell time has seen a reduction over the same period. Conversely, in the West Midlands, there has been a notable increase in average daily footfall compared to the last 12 months, although weekday visitation has decreased significantly year on year.
Wales and London have experienced increases in average visit dwell time compared to the previous year. However, both regions have seen a decrease in working weekday visitation shares year on year.
In the North East, there has been a positive trend in average daily footfall year on year, and the region also shows an increase in working weekday visitation share compared to the last 12 months. Meanwhile, the South East has faced challenges with a decrease in average daily footfall year on year and a reduction in weekday visitation share.
The footfall statistics also identify specific retail centres that have performed exceptionally well or poorly. For instance, Northside Retail Park in Leeds and Sears Retail Park in Solihull have seen strong increases in footfall, while Ladymead Retail Park in Guildford and Gemini Retail Park in Warrington have experienced notable declines year on year.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and trends observed this time last year, the coming four weeks may see continued variability in footfall across UK retail parks, for example, the West Midlands will sustain their growth in footfall.
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Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Trends Week 39, 2024: London Leads, South West Struggles
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
In the latest week of 2024, UK retail centres exhibited diverse trends in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation, reflecting the dynamic nature of consumer behaviour across different regions and retail centre types. This comprehensive analysis draws on the latest data from Huq Industries, providing insights crucial for retailers and commercial real-estate companies.
Daily Footfall by Retail Centre Type
Retail Parks Performance
In the East Midlands, retail parks experienced a slight decrease in average daily footfall compared to the last 12 months, alongside a reduction in average visit dwell time. Conversely, the West Midlands saw an increase in footfall, although weekday visitation decreased significantly year-on-year. Notably, regions like Wales and London reported increases in dwell time, with Wales showing a strong year-on-year increase. However, both regions saw a decrease in weekday visitation shares. The North East displayed a positive trend in footfall and an increase in weekday visitation share, contrasting with the South East, which faced significant challenges with decreased footfall and weekday visitation (Retail Parks Week 39, 2024: Footfall Dips in East Midlands).
Local Retail Centres Dynamics
Local retail centres in the South West saw a modest uptick in visitor numbers, while the East Midlands reported a significant rise in dwell time year-on-year. Northern Ireland experienced an increase in weekday visitation. These nuanced trends highlight the resilience and changing dynamics within local retail environments (Local Retail Centres Footfall Report: Week 39, 2024 Sees Varied Trends).
Shopping Centres Analysis
The North East enjoyed a significant increase in footfall, while the South West and Scotland reported decreases in footfall week-on-week. In terms of dwell time, the East of England and West Midlands saw notable increases whilst Northern Ireland faced a sharp decline (Shopping Centres Week 39, 2024: North East Sees Footfall Growth).
High Streets and Town Centres Trends
In London, both footfall and dwell time increased significantly year-on-year, marking it out as a consistent performer. The South East saw a slight decrease in footfall, while the West Midlands experienced a significant increase in dwell time. These insights are crucial for optimising operations and marketing strategies based on consumer behaviour patterns at different times of the year and in various regions (High Streets & Town Centres Week 39, 2024: London Footfall Rises).
Major Retail Centres Footfall
London again stood out with a strong increase in average daily footfall year-on-year, indicating robust recovery and growth. Conversely, the South West saw a slight decline in footfall. The East Midlands experienced a notable increase in dwell time year-on-year, while the West Midlands saw a decrease (Major Retail Centres Footfall Report: Week 39, 2024 Sees London Continuing to Grow).
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