June heatwave keeps shoppers away from the high street in blow to retailers

Last month's extreme heatwave led to a notable 3.4% drop in total UK footfall compared to the same period last year, with high street shopping experiencing the worst hit, declining by 6.2%. Retailers are feeling the pinch as consumers likely stayed indoors to escape the intense heat, impacting sales. This situation underscores the vulnerability of brick-and-mortar stores during extreme weather events and raises questions about the resilience of retail strategies in the face of climate change.