Week 8 2025 Footfall Retail Update: UK Major Retail Centres Performance

For week 8, 2025, UK Major Retail Centres show steady growth with modest rises in key numbers. Footfall retail figures and footfall analytics reinforce the overall positive trend.

Overview

The latest weekly figures from The Benchmark reveal an overall robust performance across UK Major Retail Centres for Week 8, 2025. Centres recorded an average daily footfall of 74,300, showing a modest increase compared to the previous week and a considerable improvement over the same period last year. The average visit duration reached 111 minutes, indicating enhanced shopper engagement and reinforcing the strength of footfall retail.

Regional Breakdown

Regional differences emerged from the footfall data. Scotland led the pack with an average of 89,300 daily visitors, demonstrating solid week-on-week progress and a healthy upward trend on an annual basis. England's centres followed with an average of 73,200 visitors per day, while centres in Wales experienced a softer week at 60,500 daily visitors, even as annual comparisons show a strong recovery.

Dwell Time Analysis

A detailed examination through footfall analytics revealed that visit durations varied by region. Scottish centres reported an average visit duration of 115 minutes, albeit with a more pronounced recent drop, whereas centres in Wales saw shoppers spending around 96 minutes per visit and England maintained the overall 111-minute average. Despite minor short-term dips, these footfall statistics and careful footfall counting underscore a long-term trend of increased consumer engagement.

"Scotland's standout performance in footfall, noted as the most striking change in our recent data and supported by observations in Retail Industry News, confirms our view of a resilient retail sector," said Joe Capocci, Huq Industries Spokesperson.

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