Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Super Foodtown at Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center

November 5, 2025 (North Philadelphia, PA) – Allegiance Retail Services, a leading retailer-owned grocery co-op, is proud to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Super Foodtown at Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center in Philadelphia, PA by co-op member Carlos Ubiera. The 17,000-square-foot store, formerly Compare & Save, will bring the community exceptional value, fresh products, and signature Foodtown programs.

The Grand Opening was held Saturday, November 1st and featured special in-store sales, product demonstrations, and food samples from brands including Boar’s Head.

City Councilmember at Large, Nina Ahmad, Ph.D. partook in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and shared the following remarks, “I want to congratulate Mr. Carlos Ubiera, Allegiance Retail Services, and the entire Foodtown team on this exciting milestone. This beautiful, 17,000-square-foot store represents more than just a place to buy groceries — it represents renewal and resilience. A fire earlier this year forced the community and business owners to regroup, rebuild, and rise again. And today, we are standing together — stronger, prouder, and ready to serve our neighbors with fresh, quality food and excellent service.”

Ubiera, the store owner, enthusiastically commented, “We are excited to bring the Foodtown banner to Harrowgate, along with the great deals and programs our customers love. Customer service is key, and I’m proud that our dedicated staff, many of whom live right in the neighborhood, will continue serving our shoppers.”

Shoppers will enjoy Foodtown’s well-known perks, including the Club Card & Loyalty Program, new Best Yet private label brand, fresh organic produce, full-service meat and seafood counters, and a wide selection of yogurts and ice cream. A standout feature of the store is its large international aisle, designed to serve Harrowgate’s diverse community, including its vibrant Puerto Rican population.

“Philadelphia is a growing, diverse city, and we want Super Foodtown to be a place where everyone feels at home. Being Latino, I understand the needs of the older and younger generations to have a supermarket where there is everything they want,” explained Ubiera. “From traditional cultural products for grandparents to the trending snacks and sports drinks kids see online, we’re here to make sure the entire family finds what they want at the best prices.”

During the visit, Councilmember Ahmad, Carlos Ubiera, and Joseph Fantozzi, President and COO of Allegiance Retail Services, discussed several issues important to Philadelphia and its residents, including food access, education, employment, and safety. Ubiera expressed interest in learning more about how Super Foodtown could partner with the city, particularly in the areas of food access and job creation. Fantozzi emphasized that Allegiance Retail Services remains committed to Philadelphia communities and expects to open several additional Foodtown supermarkets in the near future.

Super Foodtown of Harrowgate Plaza is located at 3528 I Street, Philadelphia, PA. Store hours are Monday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

About Allegiance Retail Services LLC

Allegiance Retail Services, LLC supports independent supermarkets (e.g., Foodtown, Freshtown, D’Agostino, Gristedes, Pathmark, LaBella Marketplace, Brooklyn Harvest, Market Fresh, Big Deal Food Market, Green Way Markets, Marrazzo’s Market, and Shop n Bag) for retail success by providing them with marketing, advertising, technological and merchandising support, as well as a full line of private label products, including Foodtown, Green Way and Rancher’s Legend. For more information, please visit www.allegianceretailservices.com.