Since I haven't heard of this in the US, I guess that it's just one example of how WM does things differently outside of the US:
DORTMUND, Germany - On a stifling Friday evening, Andreas Semprich, a 35-year-old single father, decided to go looking for love. Or at least a date. He packed up his 2-year-old son and headed to his local Wal-Mart.Note that this was originally printed in the Wall Street Journal.Wal-Mart workers greeted him at the sprawling store's entrance with a glass of sparkling wine and freshly shucked oysters. They took his picture and tacked it on a singles bulletin board, along with his age, interests and the qualities he seeks in a prospective partner. Semprich grabbed a shopping cart outfitted with a bright-red bow denoting his unmarried status and hit the aisles.
"I first tried out discotheques, but that did not work," said Semprich. "First of all, when you see some of the women again in daylight, I sometimes almost fainted. No, this here is much better. It is a natural, relaxed atmosphere. And besides, I can also save money. The milk is cheaper than in any other store."
Posted by Kevin on November, 16 2004 at 09:52 AM
