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UK retail footfall falls 2.9% as shopping centre visits decline
UK retail footfall dropped by 2.9%, with shopping centres recording a particularly sharp decline in visits. The figures point to weaker consumer activity on the high street, as shoppers cut back on discretionary trips amid ongoing cost pressures. Retail analysts are watching whether the slowdown deepens into a broader trend for physical stores, which have already been losing ground to online shopping in recent years.
Why now: Fresh footfall data signals weakening consumer demand on the UK high street, raising concerns for retailers.
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- UK retail footfall falls 2.9% as shopping centre visits decline · Retail Insight Network
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