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Office Worker Exodus Impacts Retail Footfall in Scotland

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A survey found that 27 per cent of Scots worked from home last year, an increase of 2 per cent from 2024. Retail destinations in Scotland are experiencing reduced footfall, with visits to Scottish stores currently about a tenth below pre-pandemic levels. This decline is partly attributed to commuters traveling less frequently into larger conurbations.

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Why it matters

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The shift to remote work has created challenges for city center retailing in Scotland. David Lonsdale, director at the Scottish Retail Consortium, noted that the reduced footfall has implications for the investment retailers make in city centers.

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Who's involved

  • ScotlandThe geopolitical state where retail destinations are suffering from reduced footfall.
  • David LonsdaleDirector at the Scottish Retail Consortium, commenting on the implications for retail investment.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Glasgow City CouncilSpeculative

    Reduced retail footfall could impact local tax revenue and commercial viability in city centers.

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