To help customers with sensory disabilities, Walmart is introducing “sensory-friendly hours” in stores nationwide through August.
From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each Saturday, the stores will turn down the radio and dim the lights to create a more calming environment for shoppers.
“This year, Walmart is taking steps toward creating a quieter shopping environment that’s more enjoyable for customers who live with sensory disabilities,” Walmart’s executive vice president of general merchandise Julie Barber wrote in a post on the company’s website.
The sensory-friendly hours will begin July 22 and conclude Aug. 26.
