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footfall

[foot-fawl] / ˈfʊtˌfɔl /




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High Street criminality sheds light on how bricks-and-mortar stores have been hammered by the boom in online shopping, with footfall 15-20% lower after the Covid lockdowns, according to a study from 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Screwfix tools posted 4.1% like-for-like sales growth, but the home-improvement retailer said results overall were hurt by the late start to spring hitting footfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Retail footfall in the U.K. saw a double-digit percentage decline in April as stubborn inflation stifled spending, according to a prominent industry group.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Businesses linked to travel and hospitality in Dubai are reporting sharp declines in bookings, alongside cancellations and reduced footfall.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I heard the footfall of the flower spring….

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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