Widdis Food Market Opens on Staten Island
The approximately 13,000-square-foot supermarket replaces a neighborhood store in Rossville and is led by president Shady Widdi.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Local Shops
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Allegiance Retail Services member Shady Widdi opened Widdis Food Market, an approximately 13,000-square-foot supermarket in the Rossville community of Staten Island. The store replaced an existing neighborhood supermarket.
Why it matters
The opening brings a full-format independent grocery to a Staten Island neighborhood, giving New York City shoppers in the area an additional local option for fresh food and services. Widdi selected Rossville for the strength of its family-oriented community.
The store is approximately 13,000 square feet and operates as a member of Allegiance Retail Services, which is based in Iselin, New Jersey. Public figures on sales, staffing, or pricing were not included in the announcement.
The players
Shady Widdi
Shady Widdi is the president of Widdis Food Market and a member of Allegiance Retail Services, an independent supermarket support network.
Allegiance Retail Services
Allegiance Retail Services is a Iselin, New Jersey-based company that provides marketing, advertising, technology, and merchandising support to independent supermarkets.
The details
Widdi reimagined an existing neighborhood supermarket in Rossville, applying the same level of detail used at Foodtown of Noll Street in Brooklyn. The store offers fresh-made mozzarella, a full-service butcher shop, deli, bakery, sushi, juice bar, Best Yet private label products, and online shopping.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Widdis Food Market opening reported.
Market Landscape
Independent supermarkets increasingly rely on cooperative support networks such as Allegiance Retail Services to compete on marketing and merchandising. Widdis Food Market follows that model by pairing a local operator with network resources in a neighborhood setting.
Staten Island shoppers gain a nearby supermarket with a butcher, deli, bakery, and fresh mozzarella under one roof. The store also offers online ordering for residents who prefer to shop from home.
The takeaway
Shoppers who want fresh, made-in-store foods can check Widdis Food Market's full-service counters when planning weekly purchases. Residents of the Rossville area can compare its offerings with other nearby grocers.
Further reading
Explore more independent options in the Local Shops section for New York City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Progressive Grocer.
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