Local stores seem to have greater options to stock items according to their local population, rather than standard items throughout the branch network. I've noticed that in big stores like Asda (our local one has huge varieties of Asian and Indian foods and suppliers and rice in sacks) and smaller stores like the Co-op and Londis. The ordering, picking and distribution network is so sophicated now. Good to see local suppliers as well. I was sorry when the Co op sold their farms.