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Mother’s Day footfall up compared to 2024, data shows

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Mother’s Day delivered a +13.4% uplift in High Street footfall compared to 2024, as shoppers splashed out on gifts and treats for mums, the latest data from Sensormatic Solutions reveals. Data from Sensormatic’s ShopperTrak Analytics insights platform, which captures 40 billion store visits globally each…

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