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May 23, 2013
Bon Ton boosts net sales, lowers net loss

The Bon Ton Stores, Inc. increased net sales and reduced its net loss during first quarter fiscal 2013.

May 22, 2013
Bon-Ton taps PeopleAnswers for talent assessment

PeopleAnswers has announced a five-year software licensing agreement for The Bon-Ton Stores to use the PeopleAnswers HR-focused business solution to improve its in-store employee sales performance while lowering employee turnover.

May 7, 2013
Younkers store in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to close

The Bon-Ton Stores announced it will close its Younkers store in the Rapids Mall in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

April 12, 2013
The Bon-Ton Stores to close Michigan furniture gallery

The Bon-Ton Stores will close its Younkers Furniture Gallery in the Lakeshore Marketplace in Muskegon, Mich., in June.

March 12, 2013
Bon-Ton Q4 profit tops Street

The Bon-Ton Stores reported better-then-expected fourth quarter net income of $74.4 million, compared with $78.2 million in the year-ago period.

February 14, 2013
Bon-Ton relaunches updated loyalty program

The Bon-Ton Stores announced that its “Your Rewards” loyalty program has been revamped and will be reintroduced beginning Feb. 15.

December 14, 2012
Bon-Ton Stores to pay $450,000 in civil penalty related to error with drawstrings

An issue related to drawstrings has resulted in Bon-Ton Stores agreeing to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $450,000.

November 15, 2012
Bon-Ton narrows loss

Bon-Ton Stores narrowed its fiscal third-quarter loss narrowed partly on lower expenses.

October 3, 2012
Bon-Ton to close Elder-Beerman location in Springfield, Ohio

The Bon-Ton Stores said it will close its Elder-Beerman store in Springfield, Ohio.

August 27, 2012
Carson’s store in Chicago suburb to close

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said that it plans to close its Carson's store in the River Oaks Mall in Calumet City, Ill., when the lease expires in January.

August 8, 2012
Bon-Ton changes nameplate in two Michigan markets

The Bon-Ton Storesannounced it will convert its Elder-Beerman nameplate in two markets in Michigan.

June 19, 2012
Alliance Data to buy Bon-Ton’s credit card portfolio

Alliance Data Systems has agreed to acquire The Bon-Ton Stores’ private-label credit card portfolio worth $475 million.

May 1, 2012
Bon-Ton merchandising chief to retire, names new marketing head

The Bon-Ton Stores said Tuesday that vice chairman/president of merchandising Tony Buccina will retire from the company effective Feb. 15, 2013.

March 19, 2012
Bon-Ton to open Herberger’s in Pocatello, Idaho

The Bon-Ton Stores has signed a lease with General Growth Properties to open a Herberger’s in Pine Ridge Mall, Pocatello, Idaho.

January 31, 2012
Bon-Ton announces board changes; Bergen named chairman

Following recent news that Bon-Ton Stores president and CEO Bud Bergren would be stepping down and succeed by former Lord & Taylor CEO Brendan Hoffman, the retailer said Tuesday that, effective Feb. 7, Bergen will become chairman of the board.

January 24, 2012
Bon-Ton names former Lord & Taylor chief as new president and CEO

The Bon-Ton Stores said it has appointed Brendan L. Hoffman as president and CEO, effective Feb. 7.

December 20, 2011
Bon-Ton Stores in long-term credit agreement with Alliance Data

The Bon-Ton Stores announced it has signed a new, multi-year private-label credit card program agreement with Alliance Data, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions.

November 15, 2011
Bon-Ton CEO to retire once successor named

Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said that its CEO Bud Bergren will retire his position once the company finds and hires his successor.

November 1, 2011
Bon-Ton real estate strategy includes two store closings in Pa., Ohio

As part of a real estate realignment strategy, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Tuesday said it will close two of its department stores, one in Pennsylvania and the other in Ohio, when their leases expire in early 2012.

October 17, 2011
Bon-Ton Stores opens two stores

The Bon-Ton Stores will celebrate the opening of its new Carson’s location on Nov. 9 at the Markland Mall in Kokomo, Ind. The store was previously located at the Kokomo Mall.

August 18, 2011
Bon-Ton narrows loss on reduced expense

The Bon-Ton Stores reported Thursday that it narrowed its loss in the second quarter to $32.3 million from $33.7 million a year earlier.

May 20, 2011
Bon Ton’s Q1 loss widens

Bon-Ton Stores said Thursday that its first-quarter loss grew as it booked hefty debt-related charges and sales declined almost 2%.

April 14, 2011
Bon-Ton to open new Carson’s in Markland Mall

The Bon-Ton Stores said that it has signed a letter of intent with Simon Property Group for a 60,000-sq.-ft. facility at Markland Mall, located in Kokomo, Ind.

March 9, 2011
Bon-Ton Q4 income, sales up

Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit climbed 6%.

February 11, 2011
Bon-Ton to open new Herberger’s location

The Bon-Ton Stores has signed a letter of intent with Simon Property Group for the 135,000-sq.-ft. former Mervyn's facility located in the Southdale Center in Edina, Minn.

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