By Amber Murray Retail footfall in the UK was boosted by good weather and easing inflation in August, despite the effect of the violent riots which erupted earlier in the month. Total UK retail footfall fell by 0.4 per cent in August year-on-year, compared to an annual drop of 3.3 per cent in July, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). It’s the best monthly figure for more than a year, with consistent reductions in footfall over the last 12 months. It’s likely that the disorder pushed Brits towards retail parks in August, as some “continued to avoid high streets and shopping centre…