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The top Christmas hotspots in England revealed
A new study by MRI Software, a leader in retail intelligence solutions, has revealed England’s top Christmas hotspots for festive days out. The retail experts have created their Christmas Hotspots Index, ranking English cities based on the following …
Data reveals: The UK’s top ‘Move-In Magnets’ for 2025
Reading has been named the UK’s number one Move-In Magnet for 2025. Reading has been named the UK’s most attractive city to move to, according to a new study from MRI Software. The experts created a Move-In Magnet Index to reveal which UK locations …
What is footfall? How to track and use it to drive retail success
In commercial real estate and retail, footfall is one of the most valuable metrics for measuring property performance, tenant success and consumer engagement. Whether you’re managing a shopping centre, a mixed-use development or a single store, under…
How to increase footfall in a retail store
Looking for effective ways to drive footfall in your retail store? In today’s competitive retail landscape attracting more customers to your physical location is crucial for boosting sales and building brand loyalty. In this post, we’ll explore data …
What is capture rate and how to use it to drive retail performance
In the evolving retail landscape, property owners and asset managers need more than simple visitor counts to understand how their spaces perform. Capture rate provides insight into the relationship between external traffic and actual store engagement…
How to increase conversions in retail
In today’s competitive retail landscape, boosting conversions is one of the biggest challenges and also the key to driving consistent sales growth. Learning how to increase conversions in retail starts with understanding customer behaviour, optimisin…
Heading into the Golden Quarter: How retail destinations can maximise UK Christmas footfall
As the Golden Quarter returns to Britain’s retail destinations, the data tells a familiar story. The 2024 festive season offered moments of real strength but also fresh signs that retailers should be rethinking how and when they activate their space …
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…