Allegiance Retail Services held its annual meeting on May 20, during which the board of directors for the supermarket cooperative and for Foodtown were elected for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Jason Ferreira was elected and named chairman and CEO.
A highlight of the meeting was the introduction of the newly branded Pathmark Daily banner. The first store opened May 1 in East Meadow, Long Island, New York. The Pathmark Daily small‑format concept was created to help independent supermarket retailers compete with big box stores by delivering quality products at exceptional value. The stores feature the “Best Yet” private label brand along with the return of the iconic Pathmark “Wall of Values,” designed to help consumers manage tighter household budgets while still enjoying quality grocery options.
During the meeting, Allegiance staff shared the requirements for operating a Pathmark Daily format store. Mike Said, who opened the first Pathmark Daily, shared the store’s success and thanked the cooperative for its support.
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Allegiance also focused on preparing members for AI‑powered grocery shopping, discussing Agentive Commerce – an emerging model in which AI agents serve as consumers’ shopping assistants. Allegiance is making investments to ensure e‑commerce platforms are ready for these advancements.
Allegiance Retail Services congratulated the following cooperative members on their board appointments for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
- Jason Ferreira, chairman;
- Esmail Mobarak, treasurer;
- Angelo Avena;
- John Estevez;
- Noah Katz;
- Michael Mignosi;
- Joseph Parisi;
- Fouad Elayyan; and
- Joseph Fantozzi, manager by appointment.
About Allegiance Retail Services
Allegiance Retail Services supports independent supermarkets – including Foodtown, Freshtown, D’Agostino, Gristedes, Pathmark, Pathmark Daily, Compare and Save, LaBella Marketplace, Brooklyn Harvest, Market Fresh, Big Deal Food Market, Green Way Markets and Shop n Bag – by providing marketing, advertising, technological and merchandising support.
