Allegiance Names Joseph Fantozzi as President & Chief Operating Officer

December 14, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services, LLC, a supermarket services Co-Operative based in Iselin, New Jersey, has named Joe Fantozzi as President & Chief Operating Officer.   Mr. Fantozzi was named Interim President & COO in September, when the prior President voluntarily stepped down to a reduced role.

Foodtown of Atlantic Avenue Opens, Filling Brooklyn Neighborhood Need

December 14, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services, a prominent retailer-owned grocery co-op, is delighted to announce the grand opening of Foodtown of Atlantic Avenue that took place on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The store is owned and operated by the Elayyan family, who now have nine supermarkets, seven of which are in Brooklyn, New York. Nestled in the heart of the Boerum Hill neighborhood, the new 4,500 square foot supermarket is poised to become a central hub for the community.

Allegiance Retail Services Executive Appointments Support Store Growth

September 7, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services announces the appointment of Michael Conese as Vice President of Perishable Merchandising. In a related move, Dean Holmquist, formerly Vice President of Perishable Merchandising, has been appointed Vice President of Store Operations

Allegiance’s John Derderian to Reduce Role, Joe Fantozzi Appointed Interim President

August 10, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

John Derderian, President & Chief Operating Officer for the last eight years at Allegiance Retail Services, has decided to reduce his responsibilities and transition to a part-time role of Principal Advisor for Retail Development and Strategic Business Initiatives for the cooperative, beginning October 1, 2023. 

Brigido’s Fresh Markets Join Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services, a leading retailer-owned grocery co-op, announces that three Brigido’s Fresh Markets have been added to its roster of independently owned supermarkets. The stores were acquired by independent grocers Mike and Melissa Fernandez, who were already members of the Allegiance co-op and operating stores under the Foodtown banner.