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Spotlight on retail: Why the revival is real and what the future holds for the sector
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining a brilliant panel at BE News’ Spotlight on Retail: Revival of the Fittest event in London. It’s safe to say the retail sector has been through its fair share of turbulence. But the narrative is shifting. Th…
Revealed: These are the UK’s shopping hotspots in 2025, according to new data
Across the UK, high streets continue to evolve into experience-driven destinations, and MRI Software’s latest footfall data reveals exactly which cities are thriving. By blending Google searches for “shopping in [city],” ONS business data, and propri…
Why short-term retail is no longer optional: How Pop-Ups are becoming a core strategy for landlords
Co Authored by Jenni Matthews, Retail Insights Analyst at MRI Software and Rebecca Mortar, Founder & CEO of Lone Design Club The new age of retail In a time when traditional retail is under pressure from e-commerce, ever-changing consumer habits…
Leeds City Centre footfall soars by 28.4% year on year on UKREiiF’s peak event day
As towns and cities across the UK look for ways to boost local economies and re-energise high streets, the strategic value of cultural and industry events has never been clearer. At this year’s UKREiiF, footfall monitoring technology was used to moni…
Footfall counting in retail: Enhancing store performance and improving customer experience
Footfall counting is an essential tool for modern retail. It’s no longer enough to rely on intuition when it comes to optimising your store’s operations and customer experience. With footfall counting, you gain concrete data that helps you make smart…
12 days of Insights
Day 12 | Economic concerns over the next six months We close out our 12 Days of Insights series with a brief outlook for the next six months. As we head into 2025, over half of shoppers remain concerned about rising living costs, but this is an imp…
How to optimise your store layout
Maximising space efficiency in your store isn’t just about making things fit, it’s about creating a shopping experience that feels intuitive and comfortable for customers. Did you know that strategic layout changes can improve sales by 20-40%? Whethe…
How is footfall measured?
Footfall measurement is an essential tool for property managers and retail owners alike. Tracking visitor numbers helps you gain insights into how well your space is performing on a day-to-day basis. In fact, retail sales in the UK increased by 2% ye…