SHOPPERS have shared their fury after a woman has been seen getting changed in the clothing aisle of Tesco, but she has a reasonable explanation.
Annoyed shoppers are calling for Tesco to bring back its changing rooms. It comes after a fashion fan shared a video online of her trying on Christmas outfits in the F&F clothing section recently.
Over the years, supermarket clothing ranges have become popular. Now with Christmas around the corner, many are rushing to get their hands on party wear, pyjamas, festive jumpers and fluffy socks to wrap up for family members.
However, it seems that buying the products has become harder due to the lack of changing rooms.
In Covid-19, many supermarkets removed their changing rooms. Some big brands decided to keep them closed due to cost reductions and in a bid to avoid theft.
But, the removal of changing rooms is the source of growing anger among women in particular, with many now refusing to buy clothes they can no longer try on.
Recently a content creator and mum, Christie, known as @thehomethestimsonsmade and loves sharing clothing hauls and new product launches, shared a video clip on her Instagram page begging for Tesco to bring the changing rooms back.
In the clip, which has raked in over one million views, she said: “Dear Tesco, all we want for Christmas is the changing rooms back. Wouldn’t it be the best Christmas present ever?”.
In order to do F&F try on hauls in store, Christie has to get changed in the aisle. She was seen putting dresses on and slipping clothing off underneath discretely.
In a second post, she added: “I know I’m not the only one that does it, but posting online to hopefully make @fandfclothing and @tesco realise if they are going to sell absolutely stunning clothes, we need somewhere to try them on.”
People rushed to comment on Christie’s posts. “If shops sell clothes they should provide a fitting room,” commented one.
Another shopper pointed out: “If charity shops can supply them for customers, then why can’t Tesco and other supermarkets?”.
Another agreed and said: “Omg yes, we need this sorted. My nearest clothes store is a 30 minute drive away and it drives me wild.”
“Why did they get rid of them to start with?,” questioned one shopper.
One F&F fan commented: “Totally agree, love Tesco clothes but so annoyed with no changing rooms anymore, so having to buy two sizes and paying out double the money…then going back to return items.”
Others said they also try on clothes in the aisles like Christie. One wrote: “This is exactly what I do, I’m not buying two or three for size and keep returning items to exchange.”
“I did this [tried on in the clothing aisle] and my 10-year-old daughter walked off like she didn’t know me,” one other wrote.
Another said it puts them off shopping. They said: “I agree, I rarely purchase clothes anymore from the supermarkets if I can’t try something on.”
“I do not purchase clothes now from places that do not have changing rooms,” added another shopper.
“It’s not OK to have to change in full view of everyone,” insisted another.
One confessed: “100% I’ve stopped buying clothes from there for this reason.”
But many pointed out that changing rooms are often empty or are used for shop lifting.
One individual said: “Our local Tesco in Leicestershire has the fitting rooms open from 10am to 5pm every day up to Christmas. No one seems to use it when I go past.”
Reasons to shop supermarket fashion
When looking for new pieces to add to your seasonal wardrobe, or update your basics, there’s no need to spend hours walking around clothes shops, or scrolling online. Just pick up a dress or two alongside your fruit and veg…
They’re convenient – Chances are you visit your supermarket more times than a shopping centre or high street.
It’s affordable – For basics to more fashion-led pieces, supermarkets are leading the way for budget fashion that doesn’t look cheap.
They’re more on-trend that you think – With a customer database larger than the average high street store, shops like ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are able to cater to the markets and predict trends in a lot more areas than just food supply.
They fit well – Fits and lengths often come with a little more modesty in mind. Fabrics are often highly practical too—think plenty of 100% cotton that can be thrown into the washing machine without thought.
A former Tesco worker also noted: “Having worked in Tesco when they were changing rooms, honestly they were used more to aid shoplifters than people actually using them to try clothes on.”
Another retail worker pointed out: “I’ve worked in retail my whole life and unfortunately having someone man a changing room is no longer effective.”
Earlier this year Sainsbury’s confirmed it has got rid of all its in-store changing rooms. Some have also noticed that their local Asda changing rooms have closed, while many remain open. M&S changing rooms remain open.
Tesco have been contacted for a comment.
