In this special section, The Griffin Report of the Northeast honors Weis Markets as its 2020 Northeast Retailer of the Year. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company has nearly 200 stores in seven states. Click below to read what key executives have to say about Weis’ culture, community involvement, associates and response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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At Weis Markets, ‘We’re Really In The People Business’
Customer service unlike any other; opportunity abounds for ‘everybody at every level’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Weis Markets’ go-to-market strategy permeates the whole company. “If you treat your associates well, they in turn will take care of your customers,” explained Amy Zimmerman, store manager. Zimmerman began her Weis career as a part-time cashier, working […]
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COVID-19 Pandemic Can’t Alter Weis’ Overall Approach
CEO proud of safety, swift response and that stores ‘still all about serving the public’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Asked to reflect on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S. grocery industry, Weis Markets COO Kurt Schertle deferred to the company’s CEO and president, Jonathan Weis. “Candidly, I think my boss […]
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Weis Markets – A ‘Deliberate Company That Is Very Nimble’
Execs also cite family atmosphere, support for grocer’s bright future by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In this special section, The Griffin Report of the Northeast honors Weis Markets as its 2020 Northeast Retailer of the Year. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company has nearly 200 stores in seven states. We begin by hearing from some of Weis’ key […]
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Community Involvement Key To The Culture At Weis
Makes good business sense to take care of those who ‘take care of us’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Since 1912, Weis Markets has been a substantial giver at many different levels – hospitals, soup kitchens, religious institutions, veterans’ agencies, schools and universities. That generosity extends throughout the company itself, via a scholarship fund for […]
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Profile: Meet Phyllis Johnson With Catalina USA
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group together present this series, People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Phyllis Johnson, senior director of business development (own brands) with Catalina USA. Tell me a little bit about yourself. […]
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Grocers Supply Company Salutes Its People
Hometown Heroes competing in country’s ‘toughest retail grocery market’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer People. Grocers Supply Company is a wholesaler that serves independent retailers. But when stripped down, the most important part of this 90-year family business is the people. And GSC’s people are quick to share that. Eric Winn, president of retail independents […]
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Arlan’s Market Embraces Neighborhood Approach
Expands to areas where grocery stores are needed by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Ames Arlan started sacking groceries at age 16, where he fell in love with the business. He knew for some time he wanted to own a grocery store. Today, he owns and operates several Arlan’s Market locations in Texas with his son, […]