Footfall up as coldest August in 18 years leads more people into shops

THE coldest August in 18 years forced more people into shopping centres as footfall increased, according to figures released by Experian for the third quarter.

However, the results indicate that shopping numbers are still relatively flat on last year, resulting in sustained pressure for retailers.

Footfall increased 0.1% in July, August and September compared with the same period last year.