The Galleries in Bristol take part in the UK's accessible shopping day - Purple Tuesday
Posted on: 15 Nov 2018The Galleries – one of the cities’ most established shopping spaces – helped raise awareness of disability in the public sphere earlier this week! Since, staff have taken part in accessibility training to improve the shopping experience of every customer. #PurpleTuesday
On November 13th, The Galleries shopping centre took part in Purple Tuesday – dubbed as the UK’s accessible shopping day. Established to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those with disability in retail environments, the day aimed to uncover accessibility issues present in customer-facing businesses, and encouraged improvements to shopping experience.
The Galleries Bristol – one of the centre’s most iconic shopping spaces – took part in the event, inviting all staff to stand in solidarity with the cause with purple sashes and ties. To accompany their lavender attire, The Galleries was decorated in eye-catching purple balloon arches.
Besides an aesthetic support of Purple Tuesday, The Galleries team are also undergoing new training on disability awareness and focused customer service techniques to better suit customers with additional needs. What a fantastic scheme!
Promising to continue their reputation as a shopping space driven by a whole-heartedly inclusive ethos, The Galleries Centre Manager, Colin Lang, said, “We intend to carry this knowledge forwards in order to deliver a better shopping experience for all our customers.”
The Galleries in Bristol boasts of a rich shopping experience, with a range of retail opportunities and restaurants for everyone to enjoy. Most recently, The Galleries has welcomed it’d very own Kids clubhouse – Brizzle Kids – alongside Bodycare. Besides this, the centre consists of big brands such as The Entertainer, Bonmarché, Peacocks, Damaged Society, Boots, Trespass, F. Hinds and many more.
Visit The Galleries this weekend for a well-deserved treat. Head to their website or their Facebook page to find out what's on offer. The Galleries is located: The Galleries Shopping Centre, Bristol BS1 3XA.
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