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Easter delivers a weekly boost to footfall, as shoppers shell out an estimated £2.3billion on Easter spending - Sensormatic Solutions
Easter delivered a weekly boost to footfall as shoppers splashed out on Easter eggs, seasonal treats and entertaining over the four- day bank holiday weekend, the latest data from Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls, reveals. Data from Sensormatic’s ShopperTrak Analytics insights platform, which captures 40 billion store visits
globally each year, showed that footfall on Good Friday (18 April 2025) delivered a +40.8 per cent week-on- week increase to store visits across all retail destinations. As retail’s second biggest trading event after Christmas, GlobalData tipped Easter spending this year to have exceeded £2.3 billion, with food and drink expected to have accounted for 70 per cent of shoppers’ Easter budgets. Lidl also reported a
to drive growth and expand market leadership
Domestic Appliance Repairs and Warranties in the Major Domestic Appliance (MDA) market, has appointed Gareth Ryan as its new company’s ambitious plans for growth and further strengthen its position as the national appliance experts.
He brings over two decades of commercial, digital, and marketing leadership experience across global In his new role, Mr Ryan will lead Pacifica’s marketing and growth strategy, driving business expansion across appliance repairs, warranties, and strategic partnerships. with blue-chip clients including Electrolux, Sony,
Hisense, LG, Vestel, Howdens (Lamona), Argos, Glen Dimplex, and Shop Direct. The business also acquired Retracare, the extended warranty division of RETRA, the UK’s trade association for independent electrical retailers, further cementing its role in the sector. fantastic addition to our senior team. He brings a deep understanding of digital marketing, customer growth, and strategic partnership development, all of which align perfectly with our ambitions. His track record speaks for itself, and we’re excited about what approach around appliance repairs and warranties.” transition from a repair-led business to a comprehensive appliance services brand, offering consumers product guarantees, repairs, spares, and warranties under one
surge in garden sales as UK consumers geared up for the Easter weekend, with sales of seeds and bulbs rising by over a third in March with warmer weather prompting purchasing. The Saturday of the Easter weekend (19 April 2025) also saw footfall rising compared to the week prior, up + 11.6 per cent, according to Sensormatic’s data. Meanwhile, week-on-week shopper counts on Easter Monday (21 April) jumped +17.4 per cent, with Retail Parks seeing the greatest increase, up +27 per cent. However, while Easter delivered a welcome boost to footfall performance, with total store visits declining -7.5 per cent over the Easter weekend compared to 2024. Andy Sumpter, Sensormatic Solutions’ EMEA Retail Consultant, commented: “After a slow start to this year hitting footfall performance in March, retailers will have been counting on a bank holiday boost to over the Easter weekend.
“While they will have welcomed the uptick in retailers may have been left feeling disappointed that footfall performance didn’t match that of 2024; proof, perhaps, that when it comes to peak trading retail events, you can’t put all your eggs in one basket. In light of continuing consumer caution and shaky on delivering the compelling ‘reasons to visit’, which keep shoppers coming back - both to browse and to buy,” Sumpter added.
trusted roof, powering our partners to heightened levels of customer service and growth. Pacifica’s new Chief Marketing Officer, said: leading repair service and expand its offering across the appliance lifecycle. Householders are becoming increasingly conscious of both the environmental impact and rising cost of replacing appliances. cost or protect them with a warranty gives customers reassurance, control, and peace of mind. This is a business with a clear vision, excellent partnerships, and the UK’s largest appliance repair network, so I’m thrilled to be part of its next stage of growth.”
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