Weis Markets

SUNBURY, Pa. -- Weis Markets said yesterday its first quarter sales increased 5.6 percent to $549.7 million, and its identical store sales rose 5.3 percent compared to the same period in 2004.

SUNBURY, Pa. -- Weis Markets plans to invest almost $110 million in an extensive capital expansion strategy, the company said yesterday.

SUNBURY, Pa. -- Weis Markets plans to invest almost $110 million in an extensive capital expansion strategy, the company said yesterday.

SUNBURY, Pa. -- Strong performances in both perishables and core center store categories helped Weis Markets, Inc. here boost sales and net income for the fourth quarter.

WASHINGTON -- In appreciation of their exceptional service to the community, consumers and the industry, Jack Brown, chairman and c.e.o. of Colton, Calif.-based Stater Brothers Markets, and William J. Grize, president and c.e.o. of Qunicy, Mass.-based Ahold USA, were awarded the Sydney R. Rabb Award. Food Marketing Institute Board Chair Liz Minyard presented the awards during FMI's 2005 Midwinter Executive Conference in Boca Raton, Fla.

SUNBURY, Pa. - Weis Markets will open a new 54,244-square-foot replacement superstore in Pennsburg, Pa. Saturday, November 13, replacing a nearby 33,841-square-foot unit, which will close at the end of business day Friday, November 12. This new replacement unit is part of the company's ongoing efforts to convert the majority of its stores to its superstore format.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - Regional chain Kings Super Markets is kicking its standard holiday promotion up a notch by giving away more than 25,000 prizes, in addition to turkeys.

SUNBURY, Pa. - Weis Markets opened a new-design 53,712-square-foot superstore Saturday in Honeygo Village Center in White Marsh, Md.