Sluggish December footfall caps ‘disappointing’ year

Subdued footfall over the festive period capped a “disappointing” year for retail as it became the second in a row to see declining numbers hitting the stores, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported.
The trade committee noted that while the Black Friday weekend had delivered more promising results in the Golden Quarter, they were overshadowed by a “lacklustre” holiday season.
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2%, compared to 2023, and 2.5% lower in the three mont