July Heatwave Keeps Shoppers at Home in Blow for High Street The sweltering July heatwave has brought UK shoppers to their senses, with a staggering 2.
1% drop in total footfall across the country serving as a stark reminder that even the most loyal consumers have limits. High street footfall took the biggest hit, plummeting by 3.
8% year on year, while shopping centre footfall lagged behind at 1. 4%. England's performance was particularly dismal, with an overall drop of 3%, thanks in large part to London's whopping 5. 3% decline.