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Harry and Sigmund Weis founded Weis Markets in 1912 when they opened a small neighborhood store known as Weis Pure Foods on Market Street in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Today, Harry’s grandson, Jonathan oversees the company with stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Sigfried Weis had two sons--Harry and Sigmund--both of whom attended Susquehanna University. In 1904, Sigfried's sons became his business partners. However, Harry and Sigmund were not as enchanted with the general store business and soon became interested in branching into other areas.
Weis Markets was founded as Weis Pure Foods in 1912 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, by two brothers, Harry and Sigmund Weis. Their store has been noted as "revolutionary" since it did not operate on credit; sales were only for cash.
Jan 4, 2011 · LEWISBURG — Janet C. Weis, a matriarch of the family that built Weis Markets Inc. and a philanthropist whose generosity can be seen throughout the Central Susquehanna Valley, died Monday...
Oct 26, 2021 · At the store co-founded by Sigmund and his brother Harry, a decision was made to sell all groceries for cash only. This was a tremendous innovation at the time, and while not an immediate success, it set the tone for the future of Weis Markets.
Jun 8, 2018 · Sigfried Weis had two sons, Harry and Sigmund, both of whom attended Susquehanna University. In 1904, Sigfried's sons became his business partners. However, Harry and Sigmund were not as enchanted with the general store business and soon became interested in branching into other areas.
Dec 21, 2020 · Jonathan Weis, CEO and president. In 1912, Harry and his brother Sigmund Weis founded Weis Markets. 108 years later, Harry’s grandson, Jonathan, is living out the legacy of the family business as company CEO and president.
