Retail Parks Week 40, 2024: Dwell time increases in the South East

Retail Parks in the UK have shown varied performance in terms of footfall, dwell time, and weekday visitation across different regions, according to the latest data from Huq Industries for the week ending October 6, 2024.

London, for instance, saw a slight decrease in footfall week on week, yet still benefited from a small year on year increase. In contrast, the South East faced a significant year on year decline in footfall.

Dwell times also varied, with the South East seeing a substantial year on year increase, while the North East experienced a sharp decline in the same period.

Weekday visitation shares have also fluctuated, with the North East seeing an increase year on year, contrasting with a decrease in the South West. These insights highlight the dynamic nature of consumer behaviour in retail environments across the UK.

Retail Parks Daily Footfall

Market Outlook

Based on the current footfall data and trends observed from the previous year, it is anticipated that the coming four weeks will see continued fluctuations in footfall across UK retail parks. The data suggests that regions experiencing a decline may see a stabilisation, while areas with growth could maintain their upward trajectory. This forecast is aligned with the seasonal trends typically observed during this period in previous years, indicating a potential for both recovery and sustained growth in different areas.