July heatwave keeps shoppers at home in blow for high street

Total UK footfall experienced a 2.1% year-on-year decline during July, according to recent figures. This downturn is attributed to a significant heatwave, with soaring temperatures keeping shoppers at home. The extreme weather conditions have dealt a blow to the high street, as fewer people visited retail locations compared to the previous year. The data suggests a direct correlation between the intense July heat and the reduction in physical shopping activity across the United Kingdom.