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<p>SHAVERTOWN &#8212; You could soon start saving money on your grocery bills, as a new discount grocery store will be opening up in Shavertown in the middle of next month.</p><p>Food Basics, a deep discount grocery store, will be setting up shop in the former Thomas&#8217; Family Markets Foodtown location on Route 309 in Shavertown. It&#8217;s currently set for a July 12 opening.</p><p>According to a release from the company, the new, 16,000 square foot market aims to bring &#8220;low prices, every day.&#8221; The company says its savings come from focusing on the products customers buy the most, instead of offering an &#8220;overwhelming&#8221; variety of products.</p><p>&#8220;Food Basics will offer everyday low pricing, where no loyalty card is needed, no must buys, no minimum purchase requirements and NO gimmicks,&#8221; the press release reads.</p><p>The store will feature deli, bakery and seafood sections that will all use &#8220;grab and go&#8221; areas to increase convenience. Additionally, the store will sell products in the Best Yet brand in addition to more well-known brands, which are sold at a &#8220;deeply discounted price,&#8221; the company claims.</p><style>
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Deep discounts to come to Shavertown in new Food Basics store