April footfall boosted by spring sunshine and late Easter

UK footfall was up over April, boosted by the spring sunshine and Easter falling in April, fresh data found.
Total UK footfall rose 7.2% during the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, up from -5.4% the month prior, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
High street footfall increased 5.3% over the period, rising from -4% in March, while retail park footfall jumped 7.5% from -1.2% the month before.
Shopping centre footfall was boosted 5.6% over the period, increasing from 5.8% in March.