A new 32,000-square-foot grocery store has opened in the Greater Toronto Area.<\/p>\n
Food Basics launched Thursday in the Clarkson Village Shopping Centre, at 1865 Lakeshore Rd. W. The Mississauga store marks the fifth of eight new locations opening this year.<\/p>\n
According to grocery brand, the new store will employ a team of 110 people. This is the discount banner\u2019s 156th store in Ontario.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to be able to bring Food Basics to the Clarkson community, offering more ways for residents to save on quality products,\u201d said John Manax, vice-president of operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo matter where you live, people are always looking for ways to save. Residents who may be first-time shoppers at Food Basics will get to know us as a discount grocer that is a reliable source for fresh, always in-stock, healthy food at great prices.\u201d<\/p>\n
The store will offer \u201chigh-quality, budget-friendly Irr\u00e9sistible and Selection products, locally sourced products, fresh meat and produce, along with fresh BBQ chicken.\u201d<\/p>\n
Food Basics\u2019 new location will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur main goal is to provide our customers with the best discount shopping experience possible with the most value at the lowest prices possible,\u201d said store manager Tara Gerow. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our new and modern store here in Mississauga.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other store openings in the GTA<\/p>\n
This week, Walmart Canada<\/a> announced it would be opening a new Supercentre in Ontario next year.<\/p>\n Brampton\u2019s Bramalea City Centre, located at 25 Peel Centre Dr., will be the home of the 140,000-square-foot Supercentre.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0the retailer<\/a>, the new space will feature Walmart\u2019s full general merchandise assortment, a full grocery assortment and a pharmacy.<\/p>\n