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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
CAMP HILL, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Weis Markets today introduced
its new Pennsylvania Proud Choice Angus Beef program, which is supplied by
Angus producers throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the
nation's first locally raised beef program offered by a supermarket chain
and it is also the first branded Pennsylvania Angus program.
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The introduction of Weis Markets' Pennsylvania...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 04/25/2008
SUNBURY, Pa., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weis Markets, Inc.
(NYSE: ) today reported its first quarter sales increased 4.2% to $595.7
million while its comparable store sales were up 3.9% compared to the same
period a year ago.
For the thirteen-week period ending March 29, 2008, the Company's net
income declined to $9.1 million compared to $13.4 million in 2007. Basic
and diluted earnings...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 04/23/2008
SUNBURY, Pa., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weis Markets, Inc.'s
(NYSE: ) Vice Chairman Jonathan Weis today said his company would invest
$80 million in its growth over the next twelve months. Mr. Weis made the
announcement at his company's annual shareholder meeting, which was held in
Sunbury earlier today.
"For the coming year, we plan to invest nearly $80 million in our
growth. We will target...
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 04/01/2008
By Anonymous RETAIL CLINICS-WHERE a quick checkup or strep throat check can be had for around $60 in the middle of the day's errands-are experiencing sharp growth, as affordability and convenience lure new customers.
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FlipSide Blog (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
A few weeks ago, I posted about my at-home latte in a bottle. While I love the Nescafe java in a bottle, I still wanted to try to make one with real espresso. Here's what I did. I bought a simple espresso maker on Craigslist for $10. I purchased a bag of whole bean coffee at Weis Markets for $4.09 and used the grinder at the store using the espresso setting (it's finer than what you use for drip coffee)....
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 02/20/2008
SUNBURY, Pa., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weis Markets (NYSE:
WMK) today said it had named David J. Hepfinger Company President and Chief
Operating Officer (COO). Prior to joining Weis Markets, Mr. Hepfinger was
Senior Vice President of Retailing and Administration at Price Chopper, a
116 store supermarket company based in Rotterdam, New York.
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As Weis Markets, Inc. President and...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
SUNBURY, Pa., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weis Markets, Inc.
(NYSE: ) today said its fourth quarter sales increased 4.4% to $603.0
million compared to the same period a year ago and its comparable store
sales increased 4.9%.
For the 13-week period ending December 29, 2007, the Company's basic
and diluted earnings per share decreased $.20 to $.32 per share compared to
the same period a year...
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kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 12/31/2007
The following recall has been announced:
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Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 12/31/2007
_ Weis Markets Inc. is recalling its Weis Baker's 18-count Fruit Miniatures and two-pound platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds in four varieties because the products might contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy to this ingredient run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product. The Sunbury, Pa., company has received one report of a customer becoming...
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Another Monkey (Free subscription) | 12/31/2007
It was just one day. But it hurts like hell. I was on some super-fast presses again today. Four of them - the night shift, which is made up of more experienced operators, was only working on three presses apiece. Actually, three systems , not presses; each system is made up of two presses, two metallizers , a bonder , an inspection machine, and an unloading table. Each stage could have about a gajillion...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 10/23/2007
SUNBURY, Pa., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weis Markets, Inc.
(NYSE: ) today said its third quarter sales increased 1.4% to $565.0
million compared to the same period a year ago and its comparable store
sales increased 1.8%.
For the thirteen week period ending September 29, 2007, the Company's
net income declined 6.5% to $10.8 million and its earnings per share
declined $.03 to $.40 per share...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 10/17/2007
SUNBURY, Pa., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weis Markets Inc.'s
(NYSE: ) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $.29
per share to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2007 payable on
November 16, 2007.
Weis Markets Inc. is a Mid-Atlantic food retailer operating 156 stores
in states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and West Virginia.
It also owns and operates...
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New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/13/2007
Elizabeth Anne Edmiston and Donald Richard Jordan Padgett were married last evening at Central Presbyterian Church in New York. The Rev. Douglas Grandgeorge performed the ceremony.
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Democratic Underground (Free subscription) | 09/28/2007
Source: [b]AP[/b] TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Bacterial contamination first confirmed in New York State has led to a nationwide recall of Topps frozen hamburgers. The Centers for Disease Control says 21 people in eight states have fallen ill after eating burgers possibly contaminated with E. coli bacte...
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Capitol Ideas with John L. Micek (Free subscription) | 09/14/2007
This may shock you ...... but apparently there's a growing number of state lawmakers who are opposed to tolling I-80. And they're giving some serious thought to cracking the hood on the issue when the General Assembly comes back from...
