Historically sunny spring to set UK retailers up for a bumper quarter

Historically sunny spring to set UK retailers up for a bumper quarter

The UK’s sunniest spring on record has encouraged Brits into brick and mortar stores in a much-needed boost for Britain’s struggling retailers. Britain experienced its sunniest April ever in 2025, while Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland each recorded their second sunniest. The effect has been to loosen wallets and “encourage shoppers to head out to their local shopping destinations”, the chief of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), Helen Di…

April Scottish retail footfall demonstrate shoppers return to retail – Scottish Business News

April delivered a welcome boost for Scotland’s retail destinations with footfall rising by 4.6% compared to last year – a much-needed lift as the sector deals with ongoing consumer caution. This boost was largely due to a 5.6% increase in activity at retail parks, bolstered by the shift in Easter holiday timings and a spell of warm weather. High streets and shopping centres also experienced gains in activity with footfall rising by 4.7% and 3.4%…

April footfall boosted by spring sunshine and late Easter - Retail Gazette

UK footfall was up over April, boosted by the spring sunshine and Easter falling in April, fresh data found. Total UK footfall rose 7.2% during the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, up from -5.4% the month prior, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). High street footfall increased 5.3% over the period, rising from -4% in March, while retail park footfall jumped 7.5% from -1.2% the month before. Shopping centre footfall was boosted 5.…

Spring Sunshine and late Easter boost UK footfall