Retail footfall rose by 3.7% across all UK destinations in the week between 17 and 23 November, according to the latest figures from the MRI Software retail footfall tracker.

The figures showed a 6.3% rise in activity in retail parks, a 4.8% growth in shopping centre activity and a 1.9% rise in high street visits.

In particular, high-street retailers posted a strong recovery with a 32.3% increase, which may be driven by the number of festive events attracting visitors.

Additionally, the overall rise in retail activity was driven by a 25.6% increase in high-street footfall on Friday (21 November).

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The data from the Consumer Pulse Survey found that 75% of consumers plan to shop during Black Friday sales across physical retail stores, and 43% will be shopping online.

Last year Black Friday led to a 3.4% yearly increase in retail footfall activity across all UK destinations.

The data also found that in the upcoming festive season, 24% of consumers plan to visit the high street, while 13% will opt for retail parks, and 12% will select major flagship shopping centres.

On a yearly basis, footfall grew by 4.2% across all UK retail destinations, which was driven by a 5.1% increase in high-street visits and a 3.3% and 3.1% rise in retail parks and shopping centres, respectively.