Visionarea Retail Flow Index - APRIL 2023
The April data reveals excellent numbers in Italian store traffic, with a significant increase in store visitors, surpassing both the previous month and showing a record growth compared to the same month last year.
April proved to be a month of growth for retailers in terms of store footfall, as indicated by the Visionarea Retail Flow Index. The data collected by Visionarea's People Counting System revealed a total of 5,683,444 visitors, reflecting a remarkable 10% increase compared to March. Furthermore, this figure represents a substantial 79.1% surge compared to April 2022, surpassing even the footfall recorded during the bustling Christmas season of 2022 (December 2022 +51% compared to December 2021).
Several factors contributed to the surge in retail footfall observed in April. Firstly, the definitive emergence from COVID-19 played a significant role in attracting more customers to physical stores, as consumers became more inclined to venture out and engage in in-person shopping experiences. Additionally, the arrival of spring played a fundamental role in capturing people's interest in retail spaces. With a growing desire to socialize, shop, and enjoy outdoor activities, consumers rushed to stores to update their wardrobes, discover new products, and indulge in shopping.
The April data from the Visionarea Retail Flow Index paints a promising picture for retailers across Italy. By leveraging the insights from retail traffic analysis derived from the use of people counting systems, store owners and managers can gain valuable information about customer behaviour, optimize staff levels, and tailor their marketing and promotional strategies. Visionarea's People Counting solution offers a valuable tool for understanding customer behaviour and optimizing retail operations, ultimately leading to increased profitability and customer satisfaction.
In the table below are the Visionarea Retail Flow Index data related to store traffic in Italy over the past year.
