Small Grocery Stores in Homes

[Suba]

In my country, especially among lower-middle-class people, we can find small grocery stores that utilize their homes. These small grocery stores are generally opened using the front of the house and set up like kiosks. These small grocery stores are run by retirees, housewives whose husbands work, or even by the unemployed. They sell daily necessities, such as cigarettes, coffee, soap, rice, etc. Another advantage of opening a small shop in one's own home is that they don't have to pay rent, are easy to manage, and have easy access to inventory or can be purchased from larger retailers or wholesalers.

Are there many small shops in your country that operate within homes?

 

[eLdavis]

Yes we have a lot here, and they are very common. Most of them even go ad far as building a small shop at the front of the house.

 

[Kross]

As I am planning my dream home when I start the building, would have a small shop in front where future wifey can run small grocery business.

 

[Starmix]

There are many homes here with a small store in front, and they can also find buyers nearby. My neighbors here are mostly small stores and eateries.

 

[Springtime]

It is not common here unless in rural areas or outlying islands. There are groceries stores operating at home.

 

[freelancermaria]

There are many small grocery stores in homes here, which we call "tindahan" or "sari-sari store." When I am too lazy to go to the supermarket and need an item, I go to one.