Day 11 | Consumers’ purchasing habits this Golden Quarter

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 Black Friday sales and what types of gifts will be purchased.

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MRI OnLocation monthly commentary – May 2026

May footfall saw short-term growth driven by holidays, warm weather and half term, with retail parks leading gains. However, overall visits remain down year-on-year, highlighting ongoing consumer caution. Shoppers are becoming more intentional, focus…

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