Mark Thorson wrote:

>
> You bring up an interesting point. Trader Joe's
> doesn't have express lines, and they usually are
> pretty quick to open a new checkstand if the
> lines are getting long. (I wonder how many of
> their customers get heart attacks when they
> ring that dang bell.) However, I don't usually
> notice people with very full carts shopping at
> Trader Joe's.
>
> A regular supermarket would seem to be very
> unfriendly toward single people if they did not
> have express lines. I shop frequently, visited
> 3 grocery stores just this morning, but usually
> make small purchases.

That is an interesting point too. By having express lines for people
making small purchases it makes it more convenient for them to take some
of their business to another store, where they will also expect
preferential treatment for their small purchases.

I like the idea of having enough cashiers on hand to keep everyone
moving quickly through the checkout. As long as they are busy ringing up
sales and moving people through everyone should be happy.