July’s extreme heat reduces footfall across the UK high street, according to figures cited by multiple outlets. Total UK footfall is reported to be down 2.1% year-on-year in July, suggesting fewer people are going to town centres during the hottest period. The coverage links the decline to scorching temperatures in July, with shoppers reportedly staying at home rather than visiting retail areas. The reports present the drop as a measurable shift in consumer movement rather than a change in store performance, highlighting that overall footfall declines during the heatwave. While the articles note the temperature-linked pattern, they do not provide detailed breakdowns by location, store type, or region in the information provided here. The common finding across the sources is that the heatwave coincides with weaker high-street footfall compared with July of the previous year.