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MRI Software announces insights partnership with Revo to deliver data and analysis to the retail, leisure, property and placemaking industry London, 5th August 2024 – MRI Software announces that it has partnered with Revo, the retail and leisure real…

MRI Software’s OnLocation solution has a long history, spanning over two decades, in providing our clients with industry leading insights for UK Retail Parks, Shopping Centres and High Streets with our dataset beginning back in October 2007. Since th…

Few could have predicted how disruptive the pandemic would be to the traditional office environment back in early 2020. Little did we know this would be the start of a seismic shift in behaviours and attitudes towards everyday life; at work, school a…

23rd March 2020, the world went into lockdown as the Coronavirus pandemic took hold across the globe. Little did we know this would be the start of a seismic shift in behaviours and attitudes towards everyday life; at work, in education and at home. …

Data, in some sectors, is classed a luxury however in retail it is a necessity; an invaluable commodity for retail stores, centres and destinations. Shopping centre managers and owners are increasingly recognising the power of data when it comes to e…

A review of footfall performance during the Christmas period 2023 (Covering the period from 18th – 30th December) The final week before Christmas delivers a welcome boost in footfall for UK retail destinations The final week before Christmas saw foot…

As we near the end of the Golden Quarter, it appears that consumers have approached this period with caution. Today’s results state that the main concern for this period is the rising prices for essential items followed by rising prices of non-…

The pinnacle of the retail calendar, the Golden Quarter, is likely to have been weaker in performance compared to previous years, due to ongoing economic challenges. Day 11 reveals how many consumers planned to purchase gifts in this year’s Bla…