Allegiance Retail Services LLC

Iselin-based Allegiance Retail Services announced May 14, 2026, that Jason Ferreira, a co-op member and vice chairman of the board of directors, has been named acting chairman of the board and CEO, effective immediately.
May 18, 2026

Allegiance Retail Services taps new CEO, chairman

Jason Ferreira takes over as Lou Scaduto steps down amid a planned leadership transition.

Fresh fruits and vegetables
Apr 28, 2026

Pathmark Daily debuts small-format grocery concept

Iselin-based Allegiance Retail Services is focusing on convenience, value and fresh foods with the opening of its first Pathmark Daily May 1 in New York.

Caper Carts
Jan 29, 2026

Allegiance rolls out Instacart AI smart carts at Foodtown

Allegiance Retail Services is expanding its partnership, rolling out the smart carts at select stores to speed checkout and enhance shopping.

Edible Garden's flagship facility in Belvidere.
Mar 17, 2025

Edible Garden expands distribution with Allegiance Retail Services banner

The hydroponic farming company announced it will grow its relationship with a member supermarket of the Iselin-based supermarket co-op, hitting shelves at more than 65 stores.

Joseph Fantozzi, president and chief operating officer, Allegiance Retail Services
Dec 15, 2023

Allegiance Retail Services names Fantozzi president, COO

Joseph Fantozzi assumed the interim posts in September, when John Derderian moved into a reduced role with the Iselin-based supermarket cooperative.

As part of an Allegiance Retail Services campaign launched in Foodtown and Green Way Markets, shoppers were able to learn how to prepare three healthy, quality meals for just $9 a day.
Feb 28, 2023

Allegiance supermarkets receive industry award for ‘$9 A Day Challenge’

The Iselin-based co-op is garnering acclaim for its recent campaign to help supermarket shoppers make the most of their food budgets.

As part of an Allegiance Retail Services campaign launched in Foodtown and Green Way Markets, shoppers were able to learn how to prepare three healthy, quality meals for just $9 a day.
Jan 25, 2023

Allegiance supermarkets helping shoppers hack their grocery budgets

With inflation-weary consumers across the U.S. focused on cutting costs and finding ways to stretch their pennies, Foodtown and Green Way Markets customers were able to learn how to prepare three quality meals for just $9 a day.

Edible Gardens' flagship facility in Belvidere.
Jan 24, 2023

Edible Garden expands distribution network to include NYC-based grocery

The Belvidere-based company's line of sustainably grown leafy greens will soon be available at Morton Williams Supermarkets, a member of Iselin-based supermarket co-cop Allegiance Retail Services LLC.

Edible Gardens' flagship facility in Belvidere.
Dec 7, 2022

Edible Garden expands distribution with leading NYC supermarket chains

The Belvidere-based hydroponic farming company's products will soon be found at Gristedes and D’Agostino – both of which are members of Iselin-based supermarket co-op Allegiance Retail Services LLC.

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Nov 21, 2022

NYC grocery chain Morton Williams joins Allegiance Retail Services

The brand with 16 locations joins Gristedes and D’Agostino’s as members, positioning the Iselin-based cooperative as the leader in the Manhattan marketplace.

Daniel Katz
Nov 10, 2022

Allegiance Retail Services mourns death of Chairman, CEO Katz

“Dan’s contribution to Allegiance as both an Operating Member and CEO & Chairman, can be characterized in one word – outstanding,” stated Lou Scaduto Jr., who has been named as his successor. “His commitment to, and vision for the cooperative was inspiring.”