MRI: Euro 2024 Final Boosts UK High Street Footfall

MRI Software, a leading provider of retail and property technology solutions, discusses the impact of last night's Euro 2024 final match on retail, hospitality and leisure. 

Jenni Matthews, Marketing & Insights Director at MRI Software, said:

"England may have been defeated in last night’s final against Spain however UK’s high streets emerged as champions with weekend footfall rising by an average of +9%. With weather conditions improving and communities preparing to watch the Men’s Euro’s final on Sunday, towns and cities across the UK benefitted with footfall rising week on week on Saturday (+10.6%) and Sunday (+7.3%) whereas retail parks and shopping centres witnessed significant declines on Sunday of -9.4% and -5%, respectively. Footfall in UK’s high streets also remained higher compared to 2023 levels on Saturday (+2.6%) and Sunday (+5.3%) 

"This is a great win for the hospitality sector, especially in light of the washout summer experienced so far this year and continues to highlight the positive impact of sporting events in bringing towns and cities together."

Source : MRI Software

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