[mom-from-missouri]

Milk and bread are put in the back. That way you have to walk thru the entire store when all you needed was a gallon of milk. That increases your chances of picking up more items that way. Some discount stores and grocery store , management teams tell the house pharmacy that they are not to fill a prescription in under 30 minutes. That way, you will wander around and buy more. If the pharmacist tells you it will be longer than 30 minutes, chances are the customer will take the prescription and leave to get it filled later (and possible elsewhere) or leave not buying anything and come back later and only getting the prescription. (Ever notice that old time pharmacys have a place to sit and wait for a few minutes while the newer ones dont? Thats because they want to keep you on your feet. Research shows you are more likely to walk around while waiting and pick up other items than standing in one spot to wait).