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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…

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…

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…

People counting systems give you the power to understand how individuals move through spaces and make smarter business decisions. These systems aren’t just about counting heads – they’re about uncovering trends, optimising operations and improv…

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…

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…

After a bruising few years, the retail sector has undergone a transformation on multiple levels, becoming more agile and responsive to change while adapting to changing consumer behaviour and preferences. With interest rates forecasted to fall over t…

As retail footfall stabilises after several challenging years, the sector has shown remarkable resilience, benefiting from a boost driven by sporting and music events. This resilience, however, is mainly attributed to the retailers’ ability to …