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inclusion-and-accessibility2 years ago•1 min saved

Walmart Implements Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours Nationwide

Walmart is reintroducing sensory-friendly hours from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at all its U.S. and Puerto Rico stores, starting November 10. These hours aim to create a less stimulating environment for individuals with sensory disabilities by implementing small changes such as static TV walls, lowered lights, and no radio. The pilot program received overwhelmingly positive feedback, prompting Walmart to extend the initiative indefinitely. The company encourages customers and associates to provide feedback to further enhance the sensory-friendly measures in their stores.

via Walmart Corporate|

#customer-feedback #inclusion-and-accessibility #inclusive-shopping

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Walmart's Morning Makeover: The Reason Behind Noticeable Store Changes"

Walmart is implementing changes in all of its US stores to create a calmer shopping experience for a few hours each day, starting on November 10. These changes include setting static images on TV walls, turning off the radio, and lowering store lights. The retailer found that these efforts are particularly beneficial for neurodiverse individuals with sensory disabilities. The sensory-friendly hours will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. every day, and there is no planned end date. Other retailers, such as Target and Victoria's Secret, are also making efforts to create a more inclusive shopping experience for differently abled consumers.

via CNN|

#business #inclusive-shopping #retail-industry

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Walmart Introduces Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours for Saturday Mornings"

Walmart will offer "sensory-friendly shopping hours" every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m through August, dimming lights and making other accommodations to improve the shopping experience for those with sensory disabilities. The initiative aims to create a more inclusive environment for autistic individuals and others with sensory processing disorders. It is unclear if these accommodations will continue after August.

via USA TODAY|

#accommodations #business #inclusive-environment