Week 31, 2025 Major Retail Centres: Location Analytics Performance Update
Week 31 shows a steady rise in UK retail centres, with overall daily footfall up by 1% and year-on-year growth of 7%. Location analytics and location intelligence data signal strong consumer engagement.
Overall Performance
The latest figures from The Benchmark reveal that UK Major Retail Centres recorded an average daily footfall of 84,600 during Week 31, representing a modest 1% increase from the previous week and a 7% improvement on a year-on-year basis. Using cutting-edge location analytics, these centres are showing encouraging footfall trends. Visitors exhibited an overall average dwell time of 117 minutes per visit. Despite a small 3.3% softening in visit duration compared to last week, the year-on-year growth of 10.4% in dwell time underscores enduring consumer engagement.
Regional Insights
Scotland led performance with an impressive average daily footfall of 112,200, buoyed by a strong week-on-week boost of 16.1% and a 10.2% annual increase. Scottish retail centres also recorded the longest on-site visit duration at an average of 129 minutes, although this figure saw a minor decline of 4.4% from the preceding week. In Wales, retail centres welcomed an average of 58,700 daily visitors, experiencing an 8.8% weekly increase and a 10.3% rise on a year-on-year basis. This positive performance in both Wales and Scotland highlights significant consumer engagement through the lens of location intelligence and footfall data.
In contrast, centres in England recorded an average of 82,700 daily visitors. While England experienced a slight 0.7% softening in footfall week-on-week, the year-on-year performance remained strong with a 6.3% increase. The average visit duration in England was 115 minutes, showing a small short-term decline of 4.2% but an 8.5% growth over the year, reinforcing the sustained consumer interest.
Industry Comment
Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, commented on the evolving retail dynamics: “The sharp increase in Scottish footfall paired with the recent industry developments strongly supports our view on the evolving retail dynamics now evident in key UK regions.” His remarks further stimulate confidence in the sector as location analytics continue to shed light on emerging consumer trends and regional performance disparities.
The continuous improvements in footfall and visitor engagement across UK retail centres signal resilience in the retail market, with location analytics playing a pivotal role in capturing these evolving trends.
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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.
