UK retail footfall down 2.2% in 2024 with signs of recovery in Dec

UK retail footfall declined by 2.2 per cent in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of decline.
December’s drop of 2.2 per cent (YoY) capped a lacklustre Golden Quarter, despite slight improvements from November.
High streets and shopping centres suffered most as shoppers favoured retail parks.
Experts cited changing habits, outdated business rates, and rising costs as key challenges.Read More