Walmart adding sensory-friendly shopping hours nationwide
The nation’s largest retailer is adding special hours designed for guests with disabilities.
Walmart is adding sensory-friendly shopping hours at stores nationwide. During this time, lights in the stores will be dimmed, radios will be turned off and moving images on screens will be changed to static ones.
“We are striving every day to create a culture where everyone feels they belong. This year, Walmart is taking steps toward creating a quieter shopping environment that’s more enjoyable for customers who live with sensory disabilities,” said Julie Barber, executive vice president of general merchandise at Walmart, in a post detailing the retailer’s back-to-school plans.
The sensory-friendly hours will take place Saturdays in July and throughout August from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. in most stores. For areas where school starts after Labor Day, sensory-friendly hours will begin July 22.