Weis

Weis Markets was founded in 1912 by brothers Harry and Sigmund Weis, who opened a small neighborhood store called Weis Pure Foods on Market Street in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Their approach was considered revolutionary at the time — the store operated on a cash-only model rather than the prevalent credit system, which allowed them to offer prices up to 25% lower than competitors. The chain grew steadily through the 20th century, going public in 1965 while remaining majority family-controlled — the Weis family still holds approximately 61% of shares today, with Jonathan Weis serving as Chairman, President, and CEO. Today, Weis operates 200 stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia, and remains headquartered in Sunbury where it all began.