Hot weather, strikes and soaring inflation hit UK retail footfall as Brits stay home

// The number of customers heading into UK shops was significantly down in July compared to the same month before the pandemic
// UK retail footfall fell 14.2% over the pre-Covid comparative period in 2019The number of people visiting UK shops was well below pre-pandemic levels in July as record heat and the rising cost-of-living kept shoppers at home.
UK retail footfall fell 14.2% over the pre-Covid comparative period in 2019 according to the BRC-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor for July 20