Weis Markets begins aggressive expansion into Baltimore market

SUNBURY, Pa. - Weis Markets on Thursday announced it has converted and reopened five former Mars Super Markets as Weis Markets stores located in Baltimore County, including two locations in Dundalk and individual units in Essex, Arbutus and Carney.

"We have converted and reopened our stores in record time to reduce to the inconvenience to the communities we serve," stated Kurt Schertle, Weis Markets' COO. "We look forward to sharing our commitment of value, quality and customer service with residents in the area, and are extremely pleased to welcome more than 500 new Weis associates to our team."

Weis Markets also plans to finalize the purchase of 38 Food Lion stores in September, six of which are located in the Baltimore region. Once those reopen as Weis locations, the company will operate 15 stores in the Baltimore region, essentially tripling its presence in the community within a few months' time.