My ideal quilt shop would have more than one table of fabric brights. So many shops cater to florals and while I like florals, I like brights more and can rarely find enough choices.
The sales people would be friendly and not just to those who spend alot. I have 2 quilting friends I shop with regularly and they can and do spend alot more money than I can, and the saleslady always welcomes them so happily, and to me she says, oh, hello. Could be paranoia but it's very uncomfortable for me.
I agree with QBeth on those Creative Grid rulers too! Hard to find but much easier for me to "read" than other rulers.