Local Retail Centres Footfall Report Week 41, 2024: North East Sees Footfall Growth
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 for local retail centres as of the week ending October 13, 2024.
Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Footfall Trends
The North East has seen a steady increase in footfall year on year, while the South West experienced a notable decline. Dwell times have generally increased, with the East Midlands seeing a strong rise. Mixed trends in weekday visitation shares are evident, with some regions like the West Midlands experiencing slight increases.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest data and trends from the same period last year suggest that regions like the North East might continue to see growth in footfall, whereas areas like the South West could face further challenges. These insights are essential for forecasting and planning in the retail sector, helping businesses adapt to changing consumer patterns.
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Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Trends Week 41, 2024
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 the UK as of the week ending October 13, 2024.
Daily Footfall by Retail Centre Type
Local Retail Centres
In the North East, the footfall data reveals a consistent upward trend, contributing positively to local retail dynamics. The South West, however, shows a different story with a decrease in footfall, reflecting potential challenges in the retail sector there. The East Midlands’ increase in dwell time year on year underscores a growing consumer engagement, which are crucial insights for retail strategy. Read more about Local Retail Centres Footfall Report.
Shopping Centres
In the North East, despite a slight week-on-week decrease in footfall, the region has seen a strong increase compared to the same period last year. Dwell time in shopping centres saw a slight decrease from the previous week. The working weekday visitation share is also down from the previous week. Read more about Shopping Centres Footfall Report.
Major Retail Centres
North East shows a modest year-on-year increase in footfall while Wales exhibits a significant rise. Dwell times, indicating how long visitors stay at a location, have also seen varied changes. The South West, for example, experienced a notable increase in dwell time, reflecting perhaps a more engaging retail environment or improved consumer confidence. Weekday visitation shares, a metric crucial for understanding peak shopping times, have generally increased across most regions, with the North West showing a particularly strong uptick. Read more about Footfall Data Surge in Wales.
High Streets & Town Centres
The West Midlands saw a notable increase in average daily footfall year on year, while the average visit dwell time in this region also increased significantly. Conversely, the East Midlands experienced a sharp decline in footfall year on year. Read more about High Streets & Town Centres Footfall Report.
Retail Parks
Scotland has recorded a notable increase in average daily footfall year-on-year, demonstrating a robust recovery in retail activity. Conversely, the South East and Wales have experienced declines in footfall, reflecting varying consumer confidence across regions. Read more about Retail Parks Footfall Report.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the direction of the latest data and trends from the same period last year suggest that regions like the North East might continue to see growth in footfall, whereas areas like the South West could face further challenges. These insights are essential for forecasting and planning in the retail sector, helping businesses adapt to changing consumer patterns.
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High Streets & Town Centres Footfall Report, Week 42: London Leads with Rise
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Huq Industries’ latest footfall report encompassing over 2,700 retail centres reveals nuanced trends in retail centre visitation across the UK, highlighting regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation for week 42, 2024.
High Streets & Town Centres Daily Footfall
Regional Analysis
In Scotland, the average daily footfall slightly increased week on week, including modest year-on-year growth. The average visit dwell time in Scotland showed a slight decrease from the previous week but an overall increase compared to the same period last year.
Wales experienced a notable increase in average visit dwell time which was also a significant rise year on year. However, the region saw a decrease in footfall compared to last year reflecting a challenging environment for retail centres there.
London showed a robust increase in footfall year on year, accompanied by an increase in dwell time, indicating consumer confidence across the capital’s retail’s High Streets and Town Centres.
The North West and West Midlands also demonstrated positive trends, with footfall and dwell time both showing double-digit growths year on year. Specifically, the West Midlands saw an increase in footfall and a rise in dwell time, suggesting a much-welcomed rebound in retail activity.
Conversely, the East Midlands and South East regions faced some challenges, with the East Midlands experiencing a drop in footfall year on year and the South East seeing a decline, highlighting regional disparities in recovery.
Top Performers and Declines
The data also identifies top performers and areas facing declines. Seaford in Lewes, Sevenoaks, and Crawley are among the top performers with significant increases in footfall, while Dunstable, South Shields, and Lewisham have seen notable declines.
Market Outlook
This comprehensive overview by Huq provides valuable insights for retailers and commercial real-estate companies, helping them understand and adapt to the evolving market dynamics across different UK regions. The next four weeks are likely to see continued trends based on the direction of the latest data and historical patterns observed during the same period last year.
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Local Retail Centres, Week 42: Footfall Rises in Northern Ireland
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Retail footfall and dwell time trends across the UK have shown varied patterns over the last week, according to data from Huq Industries. The data, which covers over 2,700 retail centres, highlights significant regional differences in consumer behaviour and retail performance.
Local Retail Centres Daily Footfall
In Northern Ireland, the average daily footfall has seen a notable increase compared to the same period last year. This contrasts with regions like the South West, where there has been a sizeable decrease in footfall year on year. Meanwhile, dwell times have generally increased across most regions, with the South East and North West experiencing the most substantial rises in average visit duration.
The footfall data also reveals changes in the share of visitation during working weekdays. Northern Ireland and Yorkshire and the Humber have seen decreases in this metric, indicating a shift in consumer visit patterns.
These trends provide valuable insights for retailers and commercial real-estate companies looking to understand and adapt to changing consumer behaviours in different regions of the UK.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and trends from the same period last year, it is likely that the coming four weeks will see continued variability in footfall across different regions. Retail centres in areas like Northern Ireland may continue to experience an increase in footfall, while regions with a current decline may face further challenges.
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Shopping Centres Footfall Report, Week 42: East Midlands Leads
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Recent footfall data from Huq Industries highlights a mixed landscape for retail centres across the UK as of the week ending October 19, 2024. This footfall report reveals significant regional variations in footfall, dwell time, and visitation patterns, providing key insights for location intelligence analytics.
Shopping Centres Daily Footfall
In Wales, there has been a noticeable decline in average daily footfall compared to the previous year, alongside a decrease in average visit dwell time. Scotland, however, has seen a slight increase in footfall year on year, with a notable rise in working weekday visitation share, suggesting a shift in consumer behaviour. The North East region stands out with a substantial increase in footfall year on year, contrasting with the South West, which experienced declines in both footfall and dwell time.
The East of England and London both showed positive trends in footfall and dwell time, indicating a recovery or growth in these areas. Notably, the East Midlands saw a significant increase in footfall week on week, making it one of the top performers in recent times. These trends are crucial for location intelligence companies looking to understand and adapt to the evolving market dynamics.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends from the same period last year, the coming four weeks could see continued growth in regions like the East Midlands and London. However, areas like Wales and the South West may face challenges unless there is a change in consumer behaviour or external economic factors. This market outlook is essential for retailers and commercial real-estate companies planning their strategies in the evolving retail landscape.
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Track consumer footfall and spend dynamics across your store network using Huq data and compare to your own sales data. Gain insights into crucial questions such as ‘are we out-performing the market’, ‘where our similar locations for new store growth’, and ‘how healthy is this retail centre’.
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Retail Parks Footfall Report, Week 42: Varied Regional Performance
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Retail Parks in the UK have demonstrated a varied performance in terms of footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across different regions, according to the latest footfall data from Huq Industries. The data, which covers week 42, 2024, underscores significant regional differences in retail activity, making it a critical resource for location intelligence analytics.
Retail Parks Daily Footfall
Footfall Data Overview
In the West Midlands, footfall remained stable week-on-week, with a modest year-on-year increase. The North East experienced a slight decline week-on-week but also improved year-on-year. London saw a slight increase in footfall week-on-week and modest rise year-on-year according to latest data.
Dwell Time Analysis
Dwell time, a key metric in location intelligence retail, varied significantly. The North West and Scotland reported substantial increases, with Scotland seeing a notable rise. London also reported a significant increase in dwell time compared to last year.
Weekday Visitation Shares
Weekday visitation shares, which indicate the percentage of total visits that occur on weekdays, showed that the North East and Scotland had notable increases year-on-year.
Top Performing Retail Centres
Kittybrewster Retail Park in Aberdeen City and Tower Park Leisure Complex in Bournemouth both saw significant increases in their performance metrics, while Colosseum Park in Enfield was among those that experienced declines.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall statistics and historical data from this time last year, the coming four weeks are likely to see continued variability in footfall across UK retail parks. This forecast is crucial for businesses leveraging location intelligence data to strategise their operations.
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Major Retail Centres Footfall Report, Week 42: Scotland shines
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Retail footfall and dwell time trends across the UK have shown significant regional variations, according to the latest footfall data from Huq Industries. The data, which covers major retail centres across the UK, highlights how different areas are experiencing changes in consumer behaviour as of week 42.
Major Retail Centres Daily Footfall
East Midlands Footfall and Dwell Time
In the East Midlands, while the average daily footfall has seen a slight decrease week on week, the year-on-year change shows a robust increase, reflecting a strong recovery in consumer visits. Similarly, the average visit dwell time in this region has increased significantly compared to last year, suggesting that shoppers are spending more time per visit.
London Retail Dynamics
London, a major retail hub, has also seen an increase in footfall year on year. However, the average visit dwell time has slightly decreased week on week, indicating a faster shopping experience for consumers.
Scotland’s Consumer Confidence
Scotland stands out with a notable increase in both footfall and dwell time year on year. This suggests a growing consumer confidence and willingness to spend more time in retail environments.
South West Engagement
Conversely, the South West has shown a marginal change in footfall compared to last year, but a significant increase in dwell time, indicating that while fewer may be visiting, those who do are engaging more with the retail offerings.
Northern Ireland’s Retail Rebound
Northern Ireland has seen the most dramatic increase in footfall year on year among all regions, paired with a substantial increase in dwell time. This indicates a significant rebound in retail activity.
Market Outlook
Based on the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends, the next four weeks could see continued variations in footfall and dwell time across different UK regions. The data suggests that areas with a year-on-year increase in dwell time may continue to see enhanced consumer engagement, while regions with declining footfall might face challenges unless strategic changes are implemented.
Overall, the footfall report from Huq provides valuable insights into the evolving patterns of consumer behaviour in the UK’s retail sector, with varying trends across different regions reflecting local economic and social dynamics.
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Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Trends, Week 42
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
In the latest comprehensive analysis of retail footfall across the UK, Huq Industries reveals significant regional variations and trends. This article delves into the performance of major retail centres, retail parks, shopping centres, local retail centres, and high streets & town centres, providing a holistic view of the current retail landscape in week 42, 2024.
Daily Footfall by Retail Centre Type
Major Retail Centres
According to the Major Retail Centres Footfall Report, Northern Ireland showcased the most dramatic year-on-year increase in both footfall and dwell time among all regions, indicating a robust retail rebound. In contrast, the East Midlands experienced a slight week-on-week decrease in footfall but showed a strong year-on-year recovery in consumer visits. London, a major retail hub, also saw an increase in footfall year-on-year, though the average visit dwell time slightly decreased week-on-week, suggesting a faster shopping experience.
Retail Parks
The Retail Parks Footfall Report highlights varied regional performances. The West Midlands saw stable footfall week-on-week with a modest year-on-year increase. London reported a slight increase in footfall week-on-week and a notable rise year-on-year. Scotland and the North West experienced substantial increases in dwell time, with Scotland also seeing a notable rise in weekday visitation shares.
Shopping Centres
The Shopping Centres Footfall Report points out that the East Midlands led with a significant increase in footfall week-on-week, marking it as one of the top performers. In contrast, Wales saw a noticeable decline in average daily footfall and dwell time compared to the previous year.
Local Retail Centres
According to the Local Retail Centres Report, Northern Ireland again stands out with a notable year-on-year increase in average daily footfall. However, regions like the South West experienced significant decreases in footfall year-on-year.
High Streets & Town Centres
The High Streets & Town Centres Footfall Report reveals that London led with a strong rise in footfall year-on-year, accompanied by an equally strong increase in dwell time. Conversely, the East Midlands and South East faced challenges, with noticeable drops in footfall year-on-year.
Market Outlook
The diverse trends observed across different types of retail centres and regions suggest that the next four weeks could see continued variations in footfall and dwell time. Areas with a year-on-year increase in dwell time may continue to see enhanced consumer engagement, while regions with declining footfall might face challenges unless strategic changes are implemented.
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For businesses looking to leverage precise location intelligence data, Huq offers insights into consumer footfall and spend dynamics. By comparing Huq data with your own sales data, you can answer crucial questions about market performance, potential locations for new store growth, and the health of retail centres. Connect with our team to base your location insights on actual consumer behaviour.
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Track consumer footfall and spend dynamics across your store network using Huq data and compare to your own sales data. Gain insights into crucial questions such as ‘are we out-performing the market’, ‘where our similar locations for new store growth’, and ‘how healthy is this retail centre’.
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Retail Parks Footfall Report, Week 43: Kettering Retail Park sees rise
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 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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Major Retail Centres Footfall Report, Week 43: London Up, Wales Down
Weekly Wrap: UK Retail Footfall Insights: Week Ending January 4, 2025
Recent footfall data from Huq Industries reveals nuanced trends in footfall and dwell time across major retail centres in the UK.
Major Retail Centres Daily Footfall
Footfall Statistics and Trends
For Week 43, London shows a modest increase in footfall while Wales has experienced a slight decrease. Northern Ireland has seen a strong increase too.
In terms of dwell time, Northern Ireland reported an average of 125 minutes, indicating a higher engagement level at retail locations. In contrast, the average visit duration in London was 102 minutes last week, a slight decrease from the previous week.
Location Intelligence Insights
Huq’s location intelligence data offers valuable insights into how retail centres are performing across the UK. The detailed footfall data and dwell time statistics serve as a barometer for retail health and consumer engagement. London’s slight decrease in dwell time to 102 minutes from the previous week, alongside the footfall increase, suggests a complex interplay between visit duration and the number of visits. Meanwhile, the increased dwell time in Northern Ireland to 125 minutes underscores a higher level of consumer engagement at these locations.
Market Outlook
The detailed footfall data and dwell time statistics provided by Huq serve as a barometer for retail health and consumer engagement. Looking ahead, the direction of the latest footfall data and historical trends suggest that London’s retail centres might continue to see a gradual increase in footfall over the next four weeks. Last year’s data for the same period showed a similar trend, which supports this forecast.
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