Scotland’s high streets reaps the rewards of a summer of culture and sport as July footfall rises 6% from June

Scottish retail destinations saw a 4.6% rise in footfall in July, with high street visits up by 6% month-on-month, driven by a summer of festivals, sport, and sunshine. Cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow benefitted most, though overall footfall was down 1% year-on-year.

With major events like the Fringe underway, MRI Software highlights the opportunity for retailers to maintain momentum by using footfall data to adapt quickly and prepare for the shift to autumn trading.

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