Retailers in Need of 'Lifeline' as Footfall Declines Despite Shoppers Returning After Hot Weather Recent data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a dismal picture of high street footfall, despite a slight improvement from July's heatwave induced slump.
Overall retail footfall declined by 1. 7% year on year in August, with high street visits falling 3. 1% and shopping centre visits dropping 0. 5%. Retail parks bucked the trend, recording a modest 1% rise.
This decline is not just about numbers; it's also about regional disparities.