[Whit]

     I'm with Bruce on the timing idea. Personally, I solve almost all those problems by going at one am. The hassles of other shoppers is at a minimum and since the only employees actually working are stockers they do know where stuff is. Oh yeah, and since management has nothing better to do the graveyard shift cashiers will demand back-up over the PA if two people get in line. Good stuff.
     You still have to bag it your self, but as Dave pointed out this is a good thing. No eggs under the canned goods, but on top of the bread that way.