Food Basics is a no-frills Canadian supermarket chain created by A&P Canada. Food Basics prices are generally lower due to low maintenance (no free plastic bags, just free cardboard boxes), store decor is kept to a minimum and a smaller number of staff is employed, mostly part-time positions. The chain operates by pushing higher volumes on a limited selection of products than A&P/Dominion, allowing it to compete price-wise with other grocery stores. Currently, it has over 100 locations in Ontario.  
Added on February 6, 2008