Morton Williams Supermarkets joins Allegiance Retail Services co-op
The New York chain adds to the stable of independent operators
November 22, 2022
Morton Williams Supermarkets, which operates 16 family-owned stores in the New York Metropolitan area, is the latest independent operator to join the Allegiance Retail Services LLC grocery co-op. The Iselin, N.J.-based co-op provides members with marketing, advertising, technological and merchandising support along with a full line of private label products that carry the Foodtown, Green Way and Rancher’s Legend brands.
“We are honored to join the Allegiance family,” Avi Kaner, a Morton Williams owner, said in a statement. “The level of dedication and support by the cooperative’s executives and other members has been stellar. We look forward to growing and enhancing our relationship with this wonderful organization.”
Kaner also will serve on Allegiance’s board of directors.
Other Allegiance members operate under the Foodtown, Freshtown, D’Agostino, Gristedes, Pathmark, LaBella Marketplace, Brooklyn Harvest, Market Fresh, Big Deal Food Market, Green Way Markets and Shop ’n Bag banners in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
“It is a great testament to the strength of our cooperative and product offerings that Morton Williams Supermarkets has chosen to join our membership,” said John T. Derderian, Allegiance president and chief operating officer.