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  1. …. not likely, not when they get away with other known tricks…. “As you search for the milk and eggs that most people need to make a quick stop for, have you ever noticed that they are at the back of the store? This is no accident. “

  2. Not going to happen but good idea – they make sure you don’t have anywhere to off-load unwanted shopping near the tills. And staff know to give you a dirty look as if you are creating more work for someone. Bad manners in the UK, not sure if its the same everywhere.