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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. [2] Their store has been noted as "revolutionary" since it did not operate on credit; sales were only for cash.
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.
Jan 4, 2011 · He and his wife, Ella, had sons Harry and Sigmund, who opened Weis Pure Food Stores in 1912 in Sunbury. Harry’s son, Robert F. Weis, and Sigmund’s son, Sigfried (Janet’s husband), ran...
Dec 19, 1999 · IN the 1920's, with their corner stores thriving, Harry and Sigmund Weis decided to build neighboring houses on choice land in this small Susquehanna Valley city. The brick...
For over 100 years, Weis Markets and its associates have worked hard to offer their customers the best combination of value, quality, and service. 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.
