Retail Parks Footfall Report, Week 42: Varied Regional Performance

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.