Australian stores are leading the way in consumer activity across the Asia Pacific region.
Experian Footfall's Global Shopper Trends Report has analysed foot traffic for the first quarter of 2015.
Although Asia-Pacific as a region saw consumer activity drop by -0.7 per cent, Japan and Australia were major winners.
Japan posted a +3.4 per cent improvement in consumer activity while Australia recorded a +0.6 per cent increase in retail traffic over three months.
Experian Footfall regional director Adam Oakim said a number of factors contributed to the rise.
"Buoyed by record low interest rates, a flat unemployment rate and increasing consumer confidence, in Australia the increase in retail footfall comes as no surprise.
"Unseasonably warm weather along the eastern seaboard in particular, drew shoppers into stores post-Christmas.
"Although this didn’t translate into a significant increase in retail sales, there is cause for optimism.
"Historically the federal budget announcement, which takes place in May, has resulted in a sharp decline in footfall.
"However this traditionally only lasts for 2 – 3 weeks prior to people making their way back into stores."