Did Shrewsbury's Christmas retail sales increase?

Yes, Shrewsbury BID reported a 15.2% increase in footfall, making it the busiest Christmas since the pandemic, though debit card spending per customer saw a slight decrease.

How did Shrewsbury's footfall compare to the national average?

Shrewsbury's footfall increase of 15.2% in December significantly surpassed the national average, which was 2%.

What challenges did Shrewsbury businesses face this Christmas?

Businesses reported more cautious spending from customers and faced pressure on profit margins due to rising operational costs.

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Shrewsbury Retail Sees Post-Covid Christmas Boom

22 Jan

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Summary

Shrewsbury BID reported a 15.2% rise in town centre footfall in December.
Spending per customer on debit cards decreased by 3.3% year-on-year.
Footfall increase in Shrewsbury surpassed the national average of 2%.

Shrewsbury Retail Sees Post-Covid Christmas Boom

Shrewsbury's retail sector celebrated its most successful Christmas period since the Covid-19 pandemic, marked by a significant increase in visitor numbers.

According to Shrewsbury BID, the town centre saw a 15.2% rise in footfall in December compared to the previous year. This surge in visitors, counted at 262,937, well outpaced the national average increase of 2%.

Despite the higher number of people in the town, a notable trend emerged: spending via debit cards per customer fell by 3.3%. This suggests a shift towards more budget-conscious shopping among consumers, with businesses facing pressure on profit margins due to rising operational costs.