Consumers remain cautious with their spending as footfall across Northern Ireland reflects this. Footfall in the region decreased by 1.0% in May (year-on-year), up from
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Retail crime and abuse of staff working in the sector continues to be a blight on communities. Recent statistics have revealed some shocking insights into
A concerted effort is needed to bring energy back to Northern Ireland’s towns and high streets, a top retail trade organisation has said. Footfall across
There was an Easter boost for Northern Ireland footfall last month, with an increase of 4.9% in March (year-on-year), up from -2.3% in February. This
Multiple reports of anti-social behaviour in Bangor over the last number of weeks have seen retail premises and staff threatened and abused, with youths targeting
Following a positive January, footfall faltered in February with Northern Ireland footfall decreasing by 2.3% in February (year-on-year), down from 3.8% in January. Although the
New legislation which will bring a raft of changes to sentencing in Northern Ireland has been introduced to the Assembly. The Sentencing Bill, which is
It was a positive picture for Northern Ireland footfall last month, with overall footfall increasing by 3.8% in January (year-on-year), up from -1.7% in December.
The Justice Minister has confirmed that the Sentencing Bill will be introduced to the Assembly in the next few weeks. The Bill, which includes a
December proved somewhat disappointing for local retailers, as trading conditions continued to be tough amid poor footfall figures. According to new data, footfall in Belfast

