Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) will open a new grocery banner, Pathmark Daily, May 1 in East Meadow, New York. Pathmark Daily is a small format concept developed to meet the expectations of today’s busy shopper, delivering convenience, quality and strong value through a curated assortment of high-quality fresh foods and essential grocery items – including […]
Category: Foodtown
Founded in 1953, Foodtown has been a cornerstone of communities in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for 69 years. The cooperative was established with the vision of delivering the freshest quality products and providing the friendliest service to its customers. With a commitment to excellence, Foodtown has grown to encompass 66 independently owned grocery stores, each dedicated to serving its local community.
Foodtown’s business model revolves around offering a wide selection of fresh and high-quality products, coupled with exceptional customer service. What sets Foodtown apart is its cooperative structure, which allows each store to retain its independence while benefiting from the collective resources and expertise of the larger network.
Customers also enjoy the convenience of shopping for groceries online, with the option for pickup or home delivery at select locations. The FREE Club Card offers discounts on groceries, while the weekly circular keeps customers informed about the latest offers and promotions.
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ARS’ Fantozzi To Receive Visionary Award From Foundation Fighting Blindness
Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), will receive the Visionary Award from The Foundation Fighting Blindness on May 14 during the annual Night For Sight gala at Guastavino’s in New York City. The award recognizes honorees for exemplary values, visionary leadership and philanthropic impact on the community. Fantozzi will be recognized […]
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Instacart Expands ARS Partnership With Omnichannel Technologies
Instacart has expanded its partnership with Allegiance Retail Services to deploy omnichannel retail technologies across ARS’s network of more than 125 independently-owned supermarkets in the Northeast. The expansion includes the introduction of Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts at select Foodtown stores, alongside new capabilities designed to unify Allegiance’s digital, loyalty and in-store experiences. Storefront Pro – […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Celebrates Growth At Annual Membership Meeting
Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery cooperative, held its annual membership meeting June 25. The gathering, one of the largest in recent years, reflected the strong support and unity among the cooperative’s independent retail members. Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services, praised the exceptional leadership now in place – describing it as […]
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ARS Supports Night For Sight Gala In NYC
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) supported the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Night for Sight Gala on May 15 at Guastavino’s in New York City. The annual event brings together leaders from fashion, food and finance to raise funds for advancing treatments and cures for blinding diseases. This year, the foundation presented its Visionary Award to Michael Tarloff, […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman, Zambo To New EVP Roles
Allegiance Retail Services has promoted two senior associates, Samer Rahman and Donna Zambo, to the positions of EVP, effective immediately. “These promotions reflect the continued growth of our cooperative and the expanded leadership roles of both Samer and Donna,” said Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services. “I am proud […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Opens Foodtown On Staten Island, NY
Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown on March 28 at 1490 Clove Road in Staten Island, New York. Formerly known as Olive Tree Marketplace, the rebranded store brings all the hallmarks of a Foodtown family-owned and operated supermarket, featuring traditional departments and products. To celebrate, a customer appreciation day and ribbon cutting ceremony were held […]
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ARS Co-op Member Ferreira Wins Industry Award
Jason Ferreira, a member of Allegiance Retail Services, a supermarket grocery services co-op, was recognized by Shelby Publishing in its third annual Exceptional Independents Awards program, which celebrates the contributions of independent retailers across the industry. Ferreira, who owns and operates Foodtown stores in the New York City area, was honored for his achievements in […]