Grocer Creates 85 Jobs with the Opening of Its 146th Store in Ontario
MISSISSAUGA, March 27, 2025 - Today, Food Basics officially opens the doors of its seventh and newest location in the Mississauga community. This new store is the first of seven to open in Ontario in 2025, the same year the banner is celebrating its 30th anniversary of offering "always more for less." The modern, 29,000+ square foot site, located at 4152 Confederation Parkway is the discount banner’s 146th store.
“Food Basics is always looking for opportunities to expand, and we are excited to growing in a dynamic community like Mississauga,” says John Manax, Vice President of Operations, Food Basics. “No matter where you live, people are always looking for ways to save on quality products. 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 always fresh, always in-stock, healthy food at always great prices.”
The contemporary retail space offers Food Basics customers a stylish, urban feel, located on the ground level of the brand-new Parkside condos, and will employ a team of 85 people.
The store offers a tailored product selection to reflect the diversity of the community. Customers will be able to shop for high-quality, budget-friendly Irresistible and Selection products, an extensive international foods section offering favourite brands and flavours from around the world, locally sourced products, fresh meat and produce. Additionally, customers can earn Moi Rewards and have the option to order groceries online with click-and-collect or have them delivered via Uber Eats.
“Our main goal is to provide our customers with the best discount shopping experience possible with the most value at the lowest prices possible,” said Jennifer Hall, Store Manager, Food Basics. “I’m looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our new and modern store here in Mississauga.”
To further strengthen its commitment to the community, Food Basics will donate $5,000 to Food Banks Mississauga, which is affiliated with Feed Ontario – a long-time partner, notably through One More Bite, METRO’s food recovery program. The program has distributed more than 35.5 million kilograms of food, helping to fight food insecurity while keeping waste out of landfills between 2016 and 2024.
Starting March 27, the new Food Basics store will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. To celebrate the grand opening, gift bags will be given to the first 250 customers, and Thursday through Saturday the store will have tasty samples available. Until April 2, Moi Rewards members will receive an exclusive offer – spend $100 get 500 points.
Canadian and proud since 1995
For 30 years, Food Basics has been helping customers save money on their grocery needs by providing Always More for Less. Food Basics operates on three guiding principles: Always Fresh, Always in Stock and Always at Great Prices. Food Basics is the discount banner of Metro Ontario Inc. and currently operates 146 stores across Ontario.
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About METRO Inc.
With annual sales of more than $21 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services, the company operates or services a network of 995 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Première Moisson, and some 640 pharmacies primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca and follow the latest news on LinkedIn.
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