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.

Allegiance Campaign Promotes Healthy Meals with $9 a Day Challenge

January 26, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

With inflation booming and prices rising, families across the country are tightening their belts and seeking ways to stretch their budgets.  That’s why Allegiance Retail Services, under the Foodtown and Green Way Markets banners, launched a campaign to inspire and showcase to consumers how they can prepare three healthy, quality meals on a budget of $9 per day, promoted as the $9 a Day Challenge.