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Weis Markets
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Weis Markets, which is based in nearby Sunbury, PA, has been a strong supporter of the Children's Hospital at Geisinger since the event began in 1984. Over $20 million has been raised, and all monies generated from the event support pediatric services at Geisinger.
Weis Markets, which is based in Sunbury, PA, is a Mid-Atlantic supermarket company. It currently operates 158 stores in six states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. The company ... owns SuperPetz, a pet supply superstore chain with 31 units in 10 states.
Since September 14, all Weis Markets stores, including Mr. Z's in Northeast Pennsylvania and Kings in the Lehigh Valley, have participated in the fundraising efforts. Customers made their contributions by adding to their checkout total when paying for their groceries. These efforts concluded last week.
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Weis Markets Q3 sales up US food retailer Weis Markets has reported a 1.4% increase in sales to US$565.0 million for the third quarter of 2007. Over the quarter ending September 29, 2007, the company reported a 1.8% increase in comparable store sales, while net income declined by 6.5% to US$10.8 million.
Weis Markets, Inc. is a Pennsylvania business founded by Harry and Sigmund Weis in 1912 and incorporated in 1924. The company is engaged principally in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. There was no material change in the nature of the company's business during fiscal 2006. The company's stock has been traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1965 under the symbol "WMK." The Weis family currently owns approximately 64% of the outstanding shares. Robert F. Weis serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Jonathan H. Weis, son of Robert F. Weis, serves as Vice Chairman and Secretary.
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Weis Markets is engaged mainly in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Co.'s retail stores sell groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meats, seafood, fresh produce, floral, prescriptions, deli/bakery products, prepared foods, fuel and general merchandise items, such as health and beauty care and household products. Certain locations provide services such as third party providing in-store banks, laundry services and take-out restaurants. Co.'s Weis Club Preferred Shopper loyalty card program provides shoppers with discounts, promotions and rewards. At Dec 30 2006, Co. owned and operated 156 retail food stores and a chain of 31 SuperPetz, LLC pet supply stores.
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