Am I Dreaming? Walmart Considering Healthy Checkout Aisles?
While I might quibble some with what’s defined as “healthy“, a Walmart in West Virginia is setting an example for the nation – instead of candy and glossy magazines they’ve put together checkout aisles with fresh fruits and vegetables, along with sporting goods.
And guess what? According to the store manager customers love it and sales are up!
Wish these were the norm rather than the exception.
To have a peek, here’s a news report covering their experiences to date.
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