There are stores like this in Connecticut, USA.

The West coast is lacking in small independent convenience stores. Something like the land got parceled out and ballooned in value before the thrifty shop owner types were able to set up at a cost accessible to a private citizen. Thats my guess at least.

Connecticut was established before the industrial revolution, so most towns are pedestrian friendly and can support small stores.

You also get armed guards in bigger malls in DR where shoplifting might be possible.

That is exactly the same layout as many small convenience stores in Pakistan.