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Wet Weather Dampens UK Retail Footfall as February Shopping Trips Plunge

Record-breaking rainfall across the UK in February triggered a sharp decline in retail footfall, with high streets experiencing the most significant drop in visitor numbers. While retail parks showed relative resilience, the overall slump underscores the persistent vulnerability of physical retail to adverse weather conditions.

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