Grand Central Clothing

RACIST! Sadly No other way to put this. I accompanied my gf (UofA) student to this clothing store. I casually stayed in the corner as my gf browsed their store. After about 5 minutes a blonde Caucasian student WITH A BLACK BACKPACK asked to try something on, the store associate kindly said yes and showed her to the dressing room. Seconds later my gf asked the same associate who took one look at her, said "yes but you have to leave your backpack here". I witnessed two people who both had backpacks get treated very differently. My girlfriends race was judged by the associate, because she decided right then she wasn't allowed to go into the dressing room with her school back pack, which was right next to the register. The associates demeanor towards us was NOT friendly, as her demeanor to the Caucasian blonde hair college girl was kind and welcoming. There was and is NO DOUBT we were judged due to my gf's skin color. Owner/Manager pull the camera on 2/28/23 at 2:30pm and you will see how we were stopped and the white customers were free to take their bags into the dressing room. I also want to mention the staff had NOOOO idea where to even place the backpack (which had her laptop in it). They were asking each other. As if they don't do this often. If this is store policy you would assume they have a designated area for bags. Not only will be never support this store again, we will let our friends and family know of this horrible treatment. Keep your eye open on how they treat those who look like white college students versus the black or dark skin college students. Sad we have this happening right on the University strip.
Feb 27th, 2023

I love grand central clothing!!! The workers are all so helpful, especially kennedy! She helped me find the perfect outfit for my weekend! I recommend grand central to anyone
Sep 8th, 2022

I was looking for a dress for wedding and Nicole was super helpful and kind! She made my shopping experience really easy and I ended up walking out with the dress she picked out! Definitely going to come back once there are more events to shop for lol
Feb 28th, 2021

I was visiting Tucson recently and walked into this boutique without knowing anything about it. Nicole was very personable and helped me figure out what to wear to my special event. I even bought a couple other things I didn't need because I couldn't help it. I got so many compliments that night!! I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Tucson.
Feb 20th, 2020

This is my favorite boutique EVER! The girls are so sweet and friendly. It’s not intimidating to go in. They know me now and when I come in they pull items for me to try and help me put outfits together and show me different ways I can wear them. I can’t say enough good things. You will feel the same way! Promise!!!
May 19th, 2019