Footfall up by 10% in August compared to last year
- UK footfall still 18% below pre-pandemic levels in August
- Four week period showed a 10% increase from July 2021 compared to the previous month
According to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic IQ, UK footfall for the four-week period ending on 28th August 2021 is still 18% below pre-pandemic levels in August 2019. However, there has been a positive sign of improvement as the same period showed a 10% increase from July 2021.
Factuality Level: 10
Factuality Justification: The article provides a clear and concise statement about the current state of UK footfall compared to pre-pandemic levels using accurate data and no unnecessary information or bias.
Noise Level: 7
Noise Justification: The article provides a specific statistic related to the impact of the pandemic on UK footfall, but it lacks context, analysis, and actionable insights. It does not explore the reasons behind the decrease or provide any solutions or predictions for the future.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Retail and related sectors
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses the impact of the pandemic on UK footfall, which can affect retail businesses and their financial performance. This information is relevant to investors and market participants in the retail sector.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Extreme Rating Justification: There is no mention of an extreme event in the last 48 hours.
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