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December disappoints for retailers as footfall slumps

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Thursday 08 Jan 2026

(Sharecast News) - Footfall across all shopping locations dropped in December, marking a disappointing end to the year for retailers, who are having to contend with weak consumer sentiment amid the rising cost of living.
Total UK retail footfall fell at a year-on-year rate of 2.9% in December, worsening from November's...

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