Key facts
- Total UK footfall fell 2.9% year-on-year in September.
- This is a more significant decline than the 1.7% decrease recorded in August.
- Rising inflation, fuel prices, and household bills are contributing factors.
Shopper footfall across the UK experienced a sharp year-on-year decline of 2.9% in September, a more pronounced drop than the 1.7% decrease recorded in August. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic attributed the downturn to persistent inflation, rising fuel costs, and increased household bills, which have deterred consumers from visiting shopping centres and high streets.