how to call the retail store

How can i call the apple retail store? when ever I get to the store's number it puts me over to Apple care and not the store? I need a local person at the store to tell me about stock that they have on hand or set up a one to one appointment, any ideas? I try saying, "HUMAN BEING!" but it always asks me what I'm calling about. I always say, "none of your business," to the automated system. I would never say that to a person. so rude! Is there any way to avoid that second prompt? I just want to get straight to a rep in the store without any prompts. what ever happened to operators answering the phones? Thanks for any sugestions.