Weis Markets

Weis Markets is an American food retailer and regional grocery chain founded in 1912 and headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The company operates a distribution and warehousing network supporting its store base, including a 1.5 million square foot warehouse facility in Milton, Pennsylvania, and has announced a $135 million capital expenditure programme covering its infrastructure and operations. Weis Markets is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WMK and employs more than 23,000 people.

The retailer runs more than 200 stores across seven states - Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia - serving communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Its store offering covers groceries and fresh produce departments, together with in-pharmacy services provided to customers on site. The company's stated position is to offer value without compromising quality, reflected in its tagline, "Eat Better, Spend Less, That's Weis!".

Employment at Weis Markets spans store, pharmacy and distribution operations across the region. The company reports that it offers internal career-growth opportunities and development programmes for associates, and describes a service culture built on friendly, helpful customer care. Continued investment in facilities and equipment forms part of its recent capital plans.