Weis Markets is a $2.4 billion chain that has 155 stores in five states, with headquarters in Sunbury, Pa.
Weis Markets' Vice Chairman Jonathan Weis (left) with David Hepfinger, the newly named chief executive officer.
The remainder of this photo gallery features a store in Brodheadsville, Pa., that recently underwent an expansion and renovation. Previously 50,000 square feet and operating under the Mr. Z's banner, it was expanded to 66,000 square feet and the Weis banner last summer. This is a display of Weis' premium Five Star private-label products. Officials feel Weis has great potential to grow the top of its three-tier private-label offering.
Weis Markets' private-label program is 'best-in-class' in terms of penetration, officials say.
Weis' Five Star private label includes some co-branded specialty products like Delverde pastas.
Weis' store-brand pasta alongside a branded counterpart.
Weis' service meat department.
Weis has made a virtue of its regional status, developing what officials say is the industry's first local Angus beef program.
A specialty cheese department is among the expanded offerings.
A display of specialty cheeses.
An expanded produce section offers wide variety.
Temperatures are checked at the fresh fruit bar.
The cafe and food-to-go area includes seating and its own entrance.
A cafe including grab-and-go foods and sandwiches.
A large salad bar in the food-to-go section.
A newly expanded Weis store offers in-store amenities like banking.
An expanded health and beauty aids section.
An expanded health and beauty aids section.
The pharmacy department at the new store in Brodheadsville, Pa.
Signs promote price differences between Weis and a neighboring ShopRite. Officials say a strong price perception is a requirement of all competitors in Pennsylvania.