Weis Markets

A day after news to extend its 90-day price freeze on 3,000 of its staple items for the next 90 days, Weis Markets, Inc.’s first-quarter net income surged 82 percent to $16.5 million vs. the same period a year ago. Further, the Sunbury, Pa.-based chain’s basic and diluted earnings per share increased 27 cents to 61 cents per share.

Beginning today, Weis Markets, Inc. is extending its 90-day price freeze on 3,000 of its staple items through July 15.