Metro

lowers its prices in a number of ways: low maintenance, store decor is kept to a minimum, and fewer staff are employed, mostly in part-time positions. The chain operates by pushing higher volumes on a limited selection of products than Metro stores, allowing it to compete price-wise with other grocery stores. There are over 144 stores across Canada.[3] 36 were franchise stores until Metro Inc. purchased all stores back by the end of 2008.