""Although footfall dipped slightly in January, it's a big improvement on the disastrous Christmas period. Northern cities led the way after severe storms hit last year, and retail parks continue to attract shoppers with convenience and free parking.""
""January offered a welcome reset for UK retail. Shoppers hunted bargains after the festive splurge, despite Storm Goretti disrupting travel. Momentum is possible - retailers who deliver value, experience, and convenience can turn tentative steps into real growth.""
Total UK footfall fell 0.6% year-on-year in January 2026, a clear improvement from December's 2.9% slump. Retail parks grew by 1.1% as bargain-hunting consumers took advantage of free parking during the January sales. Shopping centres declined by 0.8% and High Streets struggled with a 1.9% fall. Scotland led regional growth with a 5.1% increase and Northern Ireland rose 3.8%, while England fell 1.4% and Wales dropped 2.8%. Severe storms disrupted travel earlier, but retailers that focus on value, experience, and convenience can potentially convert tentative recovery into sustained growth.
Read at London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
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