8.6% decline in shoppers amid sunshine

  • UK high street footfall dropped by 8.6% year-on-year
  • London and south east saw a 13.3% decline in shoppers
  • Midlands experienced a 9.3% decrease
  • Scotland and Northern Ireland had a 7.9% drop
  • Northern England and south west England and Wales saw 4.5% and 5.5% declines respectively
  • Compared to April, footfall dipped slightly by 1.4% overall

The UK high street experienced an 8.6% year-on-year drop in footfall during the warm May bank holidays, according to Ipsos’ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap. London and the south east saw the sharpest decline with a 13.3% decrease in shoppers compared to the same period last year. The Midlands experienced a 9.3% drop, while Scotland and Northern Ireland had a 7.9% decline. Northern England and south west England and Wales saw decreases of 4.5% and 5.5%, respectively. Compared to April, overall footfall dipped slightly by 1.4%. London and the south east and Northern England were the only regions to see increases, with a 1.7% and 3% rise, respectively. The Midlands saw a 1.5% decline, and Scotland and Northern Ireland attracted 0.5% fewer shoppers than in April.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about the decline in footfall across different regions of the UK, citing specific percentages and comparing them to previous periods. It also includes comparisons between months. However, it could benefit from more context or explanation for why these changes occurred.
Noise Level: 2
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about footfall decline in different regions of the UK, comparing year-on-year and month-on-month changes. It is based on data from a reputable source (Ipsos’ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap) and does not contain irrelevant or misleading information. The article stays on topic without diving into unrelated territories. However, it lacks analysis of long-term trends or possibilities, accountability, scientific rigor, intellectual honesty, evidence, data, examples, actionable insights, or solutions.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Retail industry
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses a decline in footfall on UK high streets, which can impact retail businesses and their financial performance. This affects the retail sector, which is an important part of the economy and financial markets.
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 text.

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