High street visits hit six-year low as Brexit uncertainty deters shoppers

Cooler weather in May also contributed to reduction in footfall at UK stores, BRC saysThe fate of Sir Philip Green’s sprawling fashion empire will be decided this week as new shopper figures lay bare the challenge faced by traditional retailers hit by customers deserting high streets, shopping centres and retail parks across the country.The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) monthly footfall tracker for May shows store visits hit a six-year low in May as cooler weather and the ongoing political uncertainty around Brexit deterred shoppers. Continue reading…
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