Total UK footfall decreased by 7.2% in April (YoY)

  • UK footfall decreased by 7.2% in April (YoY)
  • High Street footfall decreased by 6.9% in April (YoY)
  • Retail Park footfall decreased by 6.2% in April

Retailers experienced a slow start to Spring as total UK footfall decreased by 7.2% in April (YoY), down from -1.3% in March, according to the latest figures from the BRC.

Factuality Level: 9
Factuality Justification: The article provides a straightforward report on the decrease in total UK footfall in April compared to March, citing the source of the information (BRC). There are no digressions, misleading information, sensationalism, redundancy, or opinion presented as fact. The information is clear and objective.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides a specific and relevant piece of information about the decrease in UK footfall in April compared to March, supported by data from the BRC. It stays on topic and does not contain irrelevant or misleading information. However, it lacks in-depth analysis, antifragility considerations, accountability, and actionable insights, which prevents it from scoring higher.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Retail industry
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Rating Justification: The article pertains to the financial topic of the retail industry and its performance in the UK. However, there is no mention of any extreme event or its impact.

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