Weis Markets Company Description
The Weis family is wise to the ways of grocery retailing. Weis (pronounced "Wise") Markets, founded in 1912, runs about 165 grocery stores, mostly in Pennsylvania but also in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and West Virginia. In addition to the Weis Markets banner, the company also runs stores under the Mr. Z's Food Mart, King's Supermarkets, Save-A-Lot, and Scot's Lo-Cost names. Weis Markets also owns more than 25 SuperPetz pet supply stores in 10 southern and midwestern states. Chairman Robert Weis and family own about 65% of the company's stock.
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