Weis Markets promotes Maria Rizzo to VP of advertising and marketing

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based grocer Weis Markets has promoted Maria Rizzo to VP of advertising and marketing, the grocery retailer said last week. She is stepping into her new position following the retirement of Ron Bonacci, who will depart at the end of the year, Weis said.

In her new role, Rizzo will  oversee management of the company’s advertising, marketing and public/community relations activities. Rizzo, who joined the company in 2006, worked as category manager, senior manager of private brands and specialty foods before becoming director of marketing in 2015.

Weis Markets last month reported third-quarter net income of $28.66 million, a slight increase over the prior year. 

In April, the grocery retailer announced it would invest $150 million new stores, upgrades and other store improvement projects.

Weis Markets operates 197 grocery stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia.