[von949]

I noticed this today at my local Smiths. Not a bad idea to keep people from snacking on the stuff that's for sale.

[soclose]

That is a blessing to see... We need that at every retail store. Wal-Mart might be chaotic but I think they might be already donating most of their produces before it goes bad...

[EA]

I saw the signs a couple times, but haven't seen any fruit yet.

[DavieJ89]

I haven't seen this at my local smiths as of yet

[Katie the heartbreaker]

It has been at my Smiths on Windmill and Eastern for a while now. I always eat a banana and orange from there when I shop.

[von949]

Originally Posted by EA

I saw the signs a couple times, but haven't seen any fruit yet.

I think it comes down to store management. I frequent two different Smith stores. One has the sign but never any fruit. The other is always full of fruit.

[PinkString]

There is always plenty of fruit by that sign at our local Smiths at Aliante parkway. But I never take any, since it specifically states it is for the children.

[Sethro80]

The Smiths on S. Eastern I frequent has it, fruit in it all the time. I see kids with fruit all the time. I've never taken any though since I'm not in that age bracket.

[Katie the heartbreaker]

Originally Posted by Cold Warrior

I believe she referred to the 'free snack' display.

Correct

Originally Posted by fvansan

That is called Shoplifting, also known by the names, theft, stealing, pilfering, pinch, rip-off, and essentially, you are a criminal and we the other shoppers are paying you your theft for higher prices. Now you will post something and we can read your rationalization for your unsocialized behaviors.

You are in the wrong for calling me a criminal when I am not. When I first saw it, I asked the lady at the self-checkout if I could have some fruit from there when I shop. She said no problem since they constantly have to throw out fruit that has gone bad. I would not suggest anyone just take from there without asking, unless they are a child.

Originally Posted by fvansan

Yes, I know, but she said it was for children and she isn't a child = stealing.

I am 39 years old and I think I have clarified what I said enough to say that I am not stealing in any way.

[EA]

The wording on the sign is such that it can easily apply to parents or kids.

First off, it address the parents directly. "Hey parents"

Then it talks about wanting them, the parents, to have a highly satisfied shopping experience.

It goes on to say "As YOU shop today please enjoy a free healthy snack for your kids."
To me, this sentence means that Smiths wants ME to eat a healthy snack for my kids. Kind of like when you quit smoking for your kids. You quit a bad habit, or start a good habit so that you can be around longer for your children.

If Smiths intended this only for children, they should reword the sign.