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How do I monitor footfall in my town or city centre?
Monitoring footfall in a town or city centre is most effective when the data is accurate, consistent and grounded in real time movement rather than estimates. Camera-based footfall counters provide a reliable way to understand how people use high str…
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…
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…
Revealed: The top performing retail destinations in 2025
Key takeaways Ballycastle named the biggest growing high street with 20% YoY footfall growth Newcastle Quays is the top retail park at 10% growth Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend had the largest footfall increase of all UK shopping centres at …
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 …