Store launches 'slow shopping' for elderly customers and people with disabilities
 

Store launches 'slow shopping' for elderly customers and people with disabilities
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LONDON — Shopping isn't necessarily the most relaxing experience. But one UK supermarket will be slowing down the pace for two hours each day to help elderly customers and people with disabilities. *

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Sainsbury’s in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, is trialling a new concept called 'slow shopping', tailored for vulnerable people.*

Slow shopping will be run at the store every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm. People using the service will be greeted at the store's entrance, where a Sainsbury's employee can help them with their shopping. Read more...

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