Allegiance Retail Services Focused on Team Strength
July 7, 2025 | 3 min to read
Iselin, NJ – Allegiance Retail Services, a leading retailer-owned grocery cooperative, held its Annual Membership Meeting on June 25, 2025. One of the largest gatherings in recent years, the event reflected the strong support and unity among the cooperative’s independent retail members.
Highlights from the day underscored the cooperative’s forward momentum and growth with new members in attendance. Joseph Fantozzi, President and COO of Allegiance Retail Services, praised the exceptional leadership team now in place—describing it as the “dream team” for the present and next decade of grocery. He announced the expansion of the cooperative’s technology team to better serve its members with cutting-edge in-store and digital retail solutions. In addition, a new multi-product banner initiative was introduced, designed to deliver benefits for all members and banners.
Standing alongside Executive Vice Presidents Donna Zambo and Samer Rahman, and Vice President Dean Holmquist, Fantozzi unveiled the new private label brand. He described it as crafted to meet the evolving needs and desires of today’s consumers and those of tomorrow. The brand will offer premium quality without the premium price tag—aligning with future grocery shopping trends.
The meeting concluded with the announcement of the Allegiance Retail Services and Foodtown Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Board appointments include:
- Louis Scaduto, Jr., Chairman
- Jason Ferreira, Vice Chairman
- Esmail Mobarak, Treasurer
- John Estevez
- Avi Kaner
- Noah Katz
- Michael Mignosi
- Joseph Parisi
- Adam Shapiro
Adam Shapiro, who was newly appointed, fills the seat previously held by John (Jack) Shakoor, who did not stand for re-election.
The Annual Meeting showcased Allegiance’s expansion over the past four years and unwavering focus on innovation, leadership, and the shared strength of its cooperative network—well-positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.
About Allegiance Retail Services LLC
Allegiance Retail Services, LLC supports independent supermarkets (e.g., Foodtown, Freshtown, D’Agostino, Gristedes, Morton Williams, Pathmark, LaBella Marketplace, Brooklyn Harvest, Market Fresh, Big Deal Food Market, Green Way Markets, Marrazzo’s Market, and Shop n Bag) for retail success by providing them with marketing, advertising, technological and merchandising support. For more information, please visit www.allegianceretailservices.com.