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UK Shopping Centres – Week 18 2025 footfall retail Performance Update
UK Shopping Centres – Week 18 2025 footfall retail Performance Update
UK Shopping Centres saw a modest 3.8% weekly rise in footfall, with subtle changes in visitor behaviour. Key footfall analytics highlight evolving trends in the retail landscape.
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Overall Performance
The latest week’s footfall data for UK Shopping Centres indicates a mixed picture for visitor activity. Centres recorded a modest week-on-week increase of 3.8% in average daily footfall, reaching 31,100 visitors per day, though still 6.8% lower than the same week last year. Notably, although the average dwell time saw a slight decline of 1.7%, settling at 117 minutes, it remains 19.4% higher on an annual basis.
Regional Analysis
In England, shopping centres continue to perform robustly, with an average daily footfall of 33,300. Despite being down by 5.6% year-on-year, the week-on-week performance improved by 4.2% and dwell times also showed a favorable 2.5% increase compared to last week. Scotland’s centres experienced stronger week-on-week performance with a 5.1% uplift, averaging 23,200 visitors daily, although overall year-on-year trends remain negative. Dwell time in Scottish centres was recorded at 75 minutes, showing minor weekly softness and minimal annual change. In contrast, Welsh centres lagged behind, with an average of 8,600 daily visitors and experiencing a significant decline in both weekly and annual footfall figures. The dwell time in Wales was particularly low at 49 minutes, with marked drops noted in weekly performance and over the longer term.
Industry Comment
Joe Capocci from Huq Industries commented on the trends, stating, "We observed the sharp decline in footfall in Welsh centres, an insight further supported by recent retail industry news developments." This comment underscores the challenges faced by Welsh centres and the shifting landscape in visitor behaviours across the UK.
The data highlights the evolving retail environment across the UK, with regional disparities and changes in visitor habits representing both opportunities and challenges for the retail sector.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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UK Local Retail Centres – Week 18, 2025 Performance Update with Location Analytics
UK Local Retail Centres – Week 18, 2025 Performance Update with Location Analytics
UK local retail centres saw a modest 1.5% decline overall, reflecting subtle shifts. Location analytics and location intelligence insights highlight smoothing trends.
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The latest figures for Week 18, 2025 provide a nuanced snapshot of footfall and engagement metrics across UK local retail centres, drawing heavily on advanced location analytics to better understand prevailing trends.
Overall Performance
Across the board, UK Local Retail Centres recorded an average daily footfall of 14,600, which represents a modest decline of 1.5% compared to the previous week. This figure is also 1.1% lower compared to the corresponding period last year, suggesting that while retail traffic remains relatively robust, emerging patterns are indicative of subtle shifts in consumer behavior. Location intelligence plays a critical role in deciphering this data, providing brands with the insights needed to adjust and strategize effectively.
Regional Overview
Diving into the regional statistics, distinct differences emerge:
• England: Centres in England have maintained an average of 14,600 daily visitors. Despite minor week-on-week declines, these figures are only slightly lower year over year, highlighting a stable performance.
• Scotland: The Scottish region experienced a sharper contraction, with local centres drawing an average of 14,100 daily visitors. This downtrend, when compared to the previous week and last year, signals potential challenges in the region’s retail engagement.
• Wales: In a contrasting narrative, Welsh retail centres recorded an average of 12,100 daily visitors, showcasing a significant 6.2% increase from the previous week and a 2.7% improvement from a year ago. This upward swing is an encouraging sign and underscores the diversity in regional performance across the UK.
Engagement Metrics
In addition to footfall, engagement metrics, particularly dwell time, offer further insights. Nationwide, visitors spent an average of 99 minutes per visit in centre environments. This figure reflects a slight 1% improvement week-on-week and an impressive 17.9% increase compared to last year.
Additional details include:
• England: Visitors spent an average of 98 minutes per visit. Although there was a minor weekly decline, the overall year-on-year improvement marks a positive trend in customer engagement.
• Scotland: Centres in Scotland saw visitors committing longer stays, with an average visit lasting 120 minutes. This substantial increase suggests heightened consumer engagement where indoor experience improvements may be taking hold.
• Wales: Average dwell times in Wales were recorded at 94 minutes, with a strong week-on-week improvement, even as annual figures showed a modest softening.
Final Analysis
Location intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool in retail strategy. It not only provides granular insights into consumer movement and behavior but also equips retail brands with the foresight to adapt to regional variances effectively. As echoed by Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, while the overall modest decline contrasts with Wales' significant weekly improvement, the differing regional performances call for a strategic review of the existing operational and revitalization plans for local shopping centres.
By integrating location analytics into performance updates, retailers can expect to achieve a deeper understanding of market dynamics, keeping them ahead in a rapidly changing retail landscape.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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Week 16 Weekly Wrap: Footfall Trends Across UK Retail
Week 16 Weekly Wrap: Footfall Trends Across UK Retail
UK retail shows a solid 7.6% annual rise with intriguing footfall analytics and footfall retail insights that are capturing attention.
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The UK retail sector is under the spotlight with fresh footfall data revealing significant weekly trends. In these latest reports, footfall figures have been closely monitored across various centre types using comprehensive footfall analytics. As we explore the developments over weeks 13 to 16, notable changes in visitor numbers and engagement have been uncovered that are reshaping retail strategies.
Overview of Weekly Trends
Emerging from recent data, the week has showcased diverse performance trends across multiple retail segments. Major Retail Centres experienced gradual improvements with a 7.6% annual increase, while High Streets and Local Retail Centres show cautious improvement. These insights, drawn from detailed footfall statistics and footfall data, set the stage for a deeper dive into the week’s evolving retail landscape.
Deep Dive into Major Retail Centres
Major Retail Centres have demonstrated resilience with average daily footfall moving from 69,800 in Week 13 to 77,300 in Week 16, reflecting a robust 7.6% annual rise. Footfall retail performance in key regions like Scotland and Wales also echoed this upward trend. For further details on these developments, refer to the Major Retail Centres Performance Update.
Insights from Shopping Centres
Shopping Centres have reported slight fluctuations, with Week 16 recording 33,400 daily visitors compared to a modest dip in Week 15. This variation indicates a shifting consumer mindset, and extended visit durations suggest that shoppers are spending more time per visit. These nuances in footfall counting and footfall statistics highlight the need for retailers to adapt strategies, as detailed further in the Shopping Centres Footfall Data Insights and the UK Shopping Centres Week 15 Update.
Retail Parks Performance
Retail Parks have faced their own challenges with an average daily footfall of 18,600 in Week 16, marking a modest 0.5% weekly increase despite a 7.4% annual decline. Regional variations further illustrate these challenges, with England modestly rebounding and Scotland showing higher weekly gains despite falling annually. This segment’s struggles emphasise the importance of utilising detailed footfall data and footfall analytics for refining retail operations, as noted in the Retail Parks Performance Update – Week 16 and the Week 15 Retail Parks Insights.
High Streets & Town Centres Observations
High Streets and Town Centres have shown a steady performance with an average daily footfall rising from 29,400 in Week 15 to 31,600 in Week 16. The dwell time also improved slightly, with regions like Scotland seeing marginal boosts that indicate deeper customer engagement. This consistent performance, as captured by robust footfall statistics, underscores the potential of urban centres to revitalise and adapt in changing market conditions, a topic explored further in the High Streets & Town Centres Week 16 Report and the Week 15 Performance Update.
Local Retail Centre Shifts
Local Retail Centres have been adapting well to changing consumer behaviours, with a 9.8% week-on-week improvement in footfall leading to an overall 5.4% annual increase in visitor numbers. The consistent use of footfall data in tracking these shifts has allowed these smaller centres to optimise dwell time and in-store engagement. More detailed insights into these evolving trends can be found in the Local Retail Centres Report – Week 16 and the Week 13 Weekly Wrap.
Expert Insights and Future Outlook
Joe Capocci, Huq Industries Spokesperson, stated, "The dynamic shifts we’re witnessing through rigorous footfall counting and footfall retail analyses provide invaluable insights into evolving shopper behaviours. Understanding these subtle changes helps retailers enhance engagement and tailor in-store experiences accordingly." His comments underline the power of detailed data and the evolving retail landscape. Looking forward, mastering footfall analytics will be crucial for retailers aiming to capitalise on emerging trends and drive resilient growth.
As retail continues to reinvent itself, the weekly wrap illustrates that no single sector is immune to change. Leveraging precise footfall data and smart analytics remains integral to sustaining growth. This week’s performance across diverse retail segments provides a glimpse into the strategic adjustments that lie ahead for the UK retail market.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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Week 17 2025 Footfall Update: UK Local Retail Centres
Week 17 2025 Footfall Update: UK Local Retail Centres
UK Local Retail Centres saw steady footfall with a 1.6% year-on-year increase, averaging 15,000 daily visitors. Recent footfall data confirms centre stability across the network.
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The latest Benchmark data for Week 17 shows that UK Local Retail Centres continue to deliver consistent performance with resilience across the network. Averaging 15,000 daily visitors, the centres recorded a modest year-on-year increase of 1.6%, maintaining stable week on week figures.
In a closer look, regional variations paint a nuanced picture. In England, daily averages stood at 15,000 visitors with an impressive 1.9% rise year on year, reinforcing the strength of these local hubs. Conversely, Welsh centres experienced challenges with an 11,400 daily visitor count, marked by a 2.9% drop week on week and a 3.7% decline year on year. Scotland’s centres offered a mixed story—averaging 14,800 daily visitors with a slight 1.3% improvement week on week, although the year on year figures fell modestly by 2.3%.
Dwell time data adds further insight to consumer behavior. Across all centres, visitors spent an average of 98 minutes per visit, reflecting a minor 1% decrease week on week but benefiting from a strong 16.7% increase over the year. In England, not only did visitors enjoy 99 minutes on average with a small weekly gain of 1%, but the year-on-year dwell time surged by 17.9%. Welsh centres, however, lagged with an average visit of 86 minutes, seeing significant declines of 17.3% weekly and 13.1% year on year. Scotland’s centres fared better with a 96-minute average visit, featuring a 5% weekly drop but an encouraging 20% year on year increase.
Industry perspectives, such as those shared by Joe Capocci from Huq Industries, underline the regional contrasts. The lower footfall in Welsh local centres echoes broader retail trends, adding another layer to the narrative of evolving consumer behaviors in the UK retail landscape.
Overall, Week 17 benchmarks illustrate that while stability dominates the sector, regional disparities and varying dwell times suggest a dynamic environment that retailers must navigate carefully.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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Week 17, 2025 High Streets & Town Centres Update: Insights from Location Analytics
Week 17, 2025 High Streets & Town Centres Update: Insights from Location Analytics
A moderate recovery is underway with footfall rising by 1.9% week on week and 5.7% year on year, reflecting trends in location analytics and location intelligence.
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Our recent analysis via location analytics confirms the figures and sets the scene for the detailed update ahead.
Latest Footfall Data
The latest figures for UK High Streets and Town Centres indicate a moderate recovery in customer visits with the overall average daily footfall reaching 32,000. This reflects a week on week gain of 1.9% and a year on year increase of 5.7%, demonstrating steady progress in retail visitation across the country. These numbers are a clear indication of evolving consumer behaviour and the gradual return of consistent market activity over the past week.
Regional Breakdown
A closer look at regional performance reveals a nuanced pattern. In England, the average daily footfall of 32,900 came with a modest week on week increase of 2% and an annual rise of 5.5%, suggesting that city centres and retail zones are steadily welcoming more visitors. Wales, meanwhile, recorded an average of 17,500 daily visitors, with a week on week improvement of 3.2% and a sharp increase in year on year footfall, underlining a strong longer term uplift in customer numbers. In contrast, Scotland saw an average daily footfall of 25,300. Despite a modest annual gain of 2.7%, some town hubs experienced a week on week drop of 4.5%, signalling a short-term softening in performance.
Dwell Time Analysis
Complementary to the visitor numbers, dwell time offers further insights into the quality of visits. Overall, the average visit duration remains at 100 minutes, reflecting continuity in customer engagement, with England mirroring this performance. In Wales, the average dwell time of 98 minutes has shown improvement, while Scotland experienced a decline to 94 minutes, suggesting more fleeting visits in that region.
Industry Comment
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, said: "The notable week on week decline in Scotland's footfall, alongside a sharp increase in Wales and corroborated by recent retail industry developments such as Ikea’s Oxford Street store launch, highlights evolving consumer dynamics in UK town centres." Additional insights from location intelligence have enriched our understanding of these trends.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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UK Shopping Centres – Week 17 Performance Update 2025: footfall Insights
UK Shopping Centres – Week 17 Performance Update 2025: footfall Insights
UK Shopping Centres showed a slight decline with a 9% drop, yet steady visitor engagement. Notably, footfall analytics highlight resilient performance.
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Overview
The latest update from The Benchmark reveals a mixed performance across UK Shopping Centres for the week ending 4 May 2025. Overall, the average daily footfall decreased moderately to 30,300 visitors, reflecting subdued performance on both a weekly and yearly basis. Dwell time remained robust at 119 minutes across centres, providing key footfall statistics for the period.
Wales
In Wales, centres reported an average daily footfall of 12,900 visitors. This sharp increase in both weekly and year-on-year comparisons shows strong footfall retail performance. The average visit duration reached 130 minutes, with both weekly and yearly figures indicating robust improvements.
England
In England, shopping centres attracted an average of 32,100 daily visitors. Data indicated modest declines of 8.9% week on week and 9.1% year on year, and footfall data reveal slight variations in visitor engagement. Dwell time in England was marginally lower at 120 minutes, with only slight slippage on a weekly basis despite modest yearly gains.
Scotland
In Scotland, the average number of daily visitors was recorded at 22,000, with a notable decline in footfall. However, visit durations improved, with an average dwell time of 99 minutes. Footfall analytics point to both weekly improvements and a sharp increase compared with last year.
Joe Capocci, Huq Industries spokesperson, stated, “The sharp increase in footfall and dwell time in Wales, alongside recent Retail Industry News noting significant developments, underlines the dynamic yet regional nature of our market.”
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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Week 17, 2025 Retail Parks Performance Update: Location Analytics Insights
Week 17, 2025 Retail Parks Performance Update: Location Analytics Insights
UK Retail Parks show a stable trend with a slight footfall increase averaging 18,700 daily visitors. Location analytics and location intelligence indicate modest shifts in consumer behaviour.
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Overview
For the week ending 4 May 2025, UK Retail Parks recorded an average daily footfall of 18,700. Overall figures indicate a slight increase compared with the previous week, though a modest decline relative to the same week last year. This overall trend demonstrates stability amid ongoing adjustments in consumer behavior, as supported by insightful location analytics and footfall data.
Regional Performance
A deeper regional look reveals notable differences across the UK. In England, retail parks saw an average of 19,200 daily visitors, which is a modest improvement from the previous week. Conversely, Scotland experienced a decline to 17,100 daily visitors, with a notable decrease over the week and a more pronounced decline on a year on year basis, underscoring regional variations in consumer trends.
Visitor Engagement
The analysis of dwell time data brings further nuance to the visitor experience. Across UK Retail Parks, the average duration of visits has increased to 73 minutes. In England, visitors also averaged 73 minutes, while in Scotland, shoppers engaged for a longer duration of 83 minutes. Wales, however, showed a lower average dwell time, with visitors spending 62 minutes in retail parks. These metrics highlight unique regional preferences and shopping behaviors.
Industry Comment
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, noted: "The most striking change in footfall is the increase seen in England, an observation that is well supported by recent developments in the UK retail industry." His comment reflects broader shifts in consumer behavior as captured through detailed location analytics and industry performance metrics.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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Week 15 Weekly Wrap: Leveraging Location Analytics for UK Retail Trends
Week 15 Weekly Wrap: Leveraging Location Analytics for UK Retail Trends
Explore UK retail performance with location analytics insights as a 2.6% uplift in footfall shows strong consumer engagement.
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UK retail outlets have been experiencing dynamic shifts this week, and the latest reports demonstrate the power of location analytics in providing a detailed view of evolving consumer behaviours. The data presented on major retail centres, shopping centres, retail parks, high streets, and local retail centres shows that not only is footfall a key measure but that dwell times are gaining importance in understanding customer engagement. This comprehensive outlook underscores that even modest changes can yield significant insights for brands and retailers.
Major Retail Centres Remain Resilient
Major retail centres continue to be the stalwarts of UK retail performance. The Week 13 report highlighted an average daily footfall of 69,800 with shoppers spending 115 minutes per visit as detailed in the Week 13 2025 Major Retail Centres – Leveraging location analytics article. Regional variations, such as sharper declines in Scotland and rebounding numbers in Wales, emphasise that each market has distinct trends, making location intelligence indispensable for effective decision-making.
Shopping Centres Witness Varied Trends
Shopping centres are experiencing mixed performance across regions and weeks. An earlier update recorded an impressive 11.6% weekly increase with centres receiving around 30,000 visitors daily, while the Week 15 update showed a modest decline in overall visitor numbers. The comparison between England’s stable figures at approximately 34,400 visitors and lower counts in Scotland and Wales clearly indicates that retail footfall is highly variable, reinforcing the importance of location analytics and regional trend assessment.
Retail Parks and Their Evolving Narrative
Retail parks are evolving in a multifaceted manner. Week 13 data reported 17,100 daily visitors—a 5.5% weekly improvement—but these figures still fell 15.1% on a year‐on‐year basis, as described in the Week 13 2025 Retail Parks Performance Update: Harnessing Location Analytics. Week 15 figures indicate a slight decline to 18,600 visitors overall, although engagement remains positive in regions with increased dwell times. Such trends underline the need for detailed footfall analysis and strategic adjustments tailored on location intelligence insights.
Distinct Trends on High Streets and Town Centres
High streets and town centres continue to display mixed trends that are worth watching. Reports indicate a daily average of 28,300 visitors with a 2.8% weekly uplift and a dwell time of 99 minutes, as noted in the Week 13 2025 High Streets & Town Centres: Footfall Data Update article. Variations are noted with Welsh centres showing a significant 10% increase while Scottish centres are facing sharper declines, thereby requiring refined location analytics to fully harness regional insights.
Adapting Strategies in Local Retail Centres
Local retail centres have also adopted innovative measures in response to challenging conditions. Week 13 data shows an average of 13,500 daily visitors—a 5% weekly rise despite a year‐on‐year decrease of 6.6%—which confirms that consumers are spending longer times in these centres, with dwell times increasing by 5.4%. This discrepancy between visitor numbers and engagement provides a unique case study in using location intelligence to convert lower footfall into quality interactions.
Industry Perspective and Forward Look
Joe Capocci, Huq Industries Spokesperson, commented that "the subtle shifts in dwell time and regional footfall numbers reinforce how critical location analytics are for tailoring effective retail strategies." His statement reflects the industry’s confidence in leveraging precise data to manage both quantity and quality metrics efficiently. The focus on engaging consumer experiences underlines a broader trend where even small percentage changes in footfall can translate into meaningful actions for retailers.
Conclusion: Navigating Future Trends with Data
In summary, weekly data shows that while certain retail segments confront challenges, overall trends indicate that consumers are engaging more deeply with their shopping environments. With a modest 2.6% increase in footfall observed in some areas, the insights provided by location analytics and location intelligence are proving essential. As market variations continue to develop, businesses must rely on detailed analytics to inform adaptable and effective retail strategies for future growth.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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Week 16, 2025 Local Retail Centres Report: UK Location Analytics Insights
Week 16, 2025 Local Retail Centres Report: UK Location Analytics Insights
UK local retail centres saw footfall rise by 9.8% and a 5.4% annual increase, highlighting robust consumer engagement via location analytics and location intelligence.
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UK Retail Centres continue to demonstrate resilience in a competitive market. The latest benchmark report by Huq Industries offers a detailed look into the performance of local retail centres across the UK. During the week ending April 27, 2025, retail centres recorded an average daily footfall of 15,200 visitors. This marks a 9.8% increase over the previous week and a 5.4% growth when compared annually.
The rise in footfall is accompanied by consumers spending an average of 99 minutes per visit. Dwell times have also seen a positive shift, with a 2.1% week-on-week increase and a notable improvement over the same week last year. These statistics are a testament to the effectiveness of utilising location analytics and location intelligence to gain deeper insights into consumer behaviour and retail performance.
A breakdown of regional data provides an interesting insight into local variations. Centres in England have maintained robust numbers with an average of 15,200 daily visitors, a 9.5% week-on-week improvement and a strong annual increase of 6.3%. The average dwell time here was recorded at 98 minutes per visit. In contrast, retail centres in Wales, while observing an 11.8% weekly uplift with 11,900 daily visitors, experienced an annual decline in footfall. However, Welsh centres recorded the longest visit durations at an average of 104 minutes per customer and a significant weekly improvement in dwell time of 18.2%.
Scottish centres have managed an average daily footfall of 14,700, showing an 11.7% increase during the week, although annual figures suggest a slight decline. Visitors in Scotland spent an average of 101 minutes per visit, highlighting steady consumer interest despite a tough retail environment.
Industry experts are optimistic about these trends. Joe Capocci, a spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented, "The sharp increase in footfall in key regions, alongside developments such as the retail centre revamp highlighted in recent industry news, confirms our belief in the market’s resilience." This industry sentiment, combined with positive footfall and dwell time data, underscores the ongoing consumer engagement and the critical role of location analytics in driving retail success across the UK.
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Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
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Week 16 2025 Major Retail Centres Performance Update – Location Analytics Insight
Week 16 2025 Major Retail Centres Performance Update – Location Analytics Insight
UK Major Retail Centres saw modest increases in footfall (3.6%) and dwell time (2.7%), indicating steady engagement. Our location analytics data and location intelligence evidence rising trends.
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Overview:
The latest figures from The Benchmark provide a clear view into the performance of UK Major Retail Centres for the week ending 27 April 2025. Centres across the UK registered an overall average daily footfall of 77,300, marking modest progress with a 3.6% increase week on week and a 7.6% rise compared to the same week last year.
Complementing these visitor numbers, the average dwell time per visit held at 115 minutes, with slight week on week and year on year increases of 2.7% and 3.6% respectively. These figures indicate consistent visitor engagement with the retail environments. These insights, underpinned by location intelligence, guide industry strategies.
Regional Analysis:
A closer examination of regional performance reveals some interesting contrasts. In England, the average daily footfall reached 76,300 with moderate improvements both on a week on week basis (3.1%) and when compared to last year (6.6%), while visitors maintained an average duration of 115 minutes. In-depth location intelligence further clarifies these developments.
Scotland’s retail centres outperformed the overall benchmark with an impressive average daily footfall of 91,900, alongside week on week and year on year gains of 5.9% and 9.2% respectively; however, there was a slight softening in visit duration week on week, even though the year on year uplift reached 7.5%. Conversely, Wales, with an overall lower average daily footfall of 64,100, experienced a particularly strong week on week rebound of 16.1% and recorded an average visit duration of 103 minutes, which saw a robust week on week increase of 9.6% despite a notable decline in the comparison with the previous year. Supplementary location intelligence data reinforces these performance contrasts.
Industry Comment:
“Both the marked week on week uplift we observed in Wales and the recent retail industry news highlighting major developments, such as new store openings and redevelopments, underscore the continued resilience within our retail sector,” said Joe Capocci, Huq Industries spokesperson.
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About Huq Industries
Huq Industries is the leading provider of location intelligence across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in delivering high-quality data insights on footfall, consumer behaviour, and retail performance. By leveraging advanced analytics and an expansive data network, Huq Industries enables retailers and analysts to understand and respond to market trends effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the changing landscape of high street and town centre commerce.
