Week 10, 2025 Retail Parks Performance Update: footfall Trends in Focus

UK Retail Parks recorded an average daily attendance of 15,600 during the latest full week, marking a 3.3% week-on-week decline along with a notable year-on-year downturn. This overall drop in visitor numbers signals a need for retail park managers and decision-makers to leverage footfall data, analytics, and trends more effectively.

A deeper dive into regional performance reveals varied outcomes. Scottish Retail Parks saw an average of 14,300 visitors daily, with a weekly drop of 2.7% and a significant year-on-year decline. In contrast, England’s retail parks attracted about 15,900 visitors per day despite a steeper 3.6% weekly drop. Wales, while facing a softened annual performance, demonstrated a degree of resilience with an average of 12,000 daily visitors and a slight weekly increase of 0.3%.

Visitor engagement also provided additional insight into retail performance. Across the UK, the average visit lasted 69 minutes—down 6.8% during the week but showing modest annual improvement. Scottish Retail Parks experienced a notable weekly dip in dwell time of 12.3% despite a marked year-on-year uptick, while English Retail Parks recorded a five and a half percent decrease with overall annual gains. In Wales, visitors spent an average of 61 minutes per visit, accompanied by a 7.6% weekly reduction yet moderate annual improvement.

Commenting on the trends, Joe Capocci, spokesperson for Huq Industries, noted, "While the sustained decline in overall footfall—contrasted by Wales’ slight rebound—provides insight into evolving visitor habits, recent retail industry news on funding and new retail park developments further underscore the necessity to skilfully adapt strategies."

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