DELAWAREONLINE — Nov 16th — The Dortmund store launched its first singles shopping event in the fall last year, at the suggestion of two workers who thought it might help an unmarried bakery worker at the store. Now, every Friday night is singles night at the store, and the event plays out regularly at many of the 91 other German Wal-Marts. Wal-Mart officials in Germany say they know of about 30 couples who found each other at a singles shopping night. In fact, the events have become such hits in Germany, increasing Friday night sales 25%, that Wal-Mart has trademarked the name "Singles Shopping" to deter copycats.
