MRI Software, formerly known as Springboard, has tracked and forecast footfall to retail locations across the UK since 2002, recording and analysing more than 70 million footfall counts per week at almost 500 shopping destinations across the UK. Its data splits out regional trends, and also separates different types of retail locations, painting a picture of how high streets are performing against shopping centres and retail parks
UK retail saw a lift in footfall in March thanks to Mother’s Day and nice weather, but the effects of the Budget are expected to take hold in April.
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UK retail in February saw a rise in footfall across all destinations as shoppers took advantage of the half-term break and Valentine’s Day.
Physical retail is proving resilient as more people are visiting retail destinations thanks to the increase in experiential shops and people returning to the office.
UK retail in December saw an uplift in footfall across all destinations as shoppers flocked to stores over the festive season.
Retail footfall in November saw its greatest month on month increase since 2013 despite chaos from storm Bert.
Retail footfall in October saw a small decrease due to factors including bad weather, a shift in school holidays and consumer caution ahead of the budget, according to MRI Software.
Retail footfall in September declined as widespread flooding, children going back to school and falling consumer confidence affected traffic.
Experiential high streets and social media are set to drive retail footfall over peak season, according to MRI Software’s outlook shared exclusively with Retail Week.
Retail footfall in August saw a “marginal” uplift in a month that usually sees shoppers on summer getaways.
As the latest retail footfall data from MRI Software shows a “dismal start” to the summer, despite a boost from the Euros, Retail Week sits down with marketing and insights director Jenni Matthews to discuss the impact
Retail footfall in May received a boost as warm weather and two bank holidays helped drive customers to shops.
Retail footfall in April saw a monthly rise of 1.2% across all destinations as shoppers made their way to high streets, battling bad weather conditions and rail strike disruptions.
Retail footfall in March increased across all destinations as the Easter weekend helped boost footfall.
Retail footfall across all locations increased in February as the school half-term drove shoppers to stores.
Footfall across all UK retail destinations was resilient in January despite disruptions caused by rail strikes, according to the latest MRI Software data.
Retail saw a stores renaissance in 2023, as many shoppers returned to bricks and mortar following a surge in online shopping during the pandemic.
Retail footfall across all UK destinations increased in December as shoppers flocked to stores ahead of Christmas.
Footfall across all UK retail destinations in November edged up as Black Friday helped to “steady the month”, according to the latest MRI Software data.
Retailers have reported customers flocking for deals on toys and electricals ahead of Christmas as Black Friday footfall numbers surged across much of the country.
The retail sector is pinning its hopes on strong performance over the Black Friday weekend after a disappointing start to the festive trading season in terms of ecommerce performance.
Higher interest rates and inflation will continue to have an effect on consumer spending, warns latest MRI Software consumer report.
