"Sari-sari" store

A sari-sari store is one which sells goods at retail. It is so called because almost all basic needs though in small quantity are present in the store. It is this kind of store where one can buy even a stick of cigar or a spray of milk. I believe in almost all nooks and crannies in the Philippines this kind of business thrive. I am referring to the rural countrysides and the "iskinitas" as well as the small tiendas or tindahans in the slums miles away from the plushy malls in cities. For those who have gone abroad or users from other lands, would you please comment if you've this kind of business which I've presented.