Bon-Ton narrows loss

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



For the period ended Oct. 27, Bon-Ton lost $10.1 million, compared with a loss of $22 million a year earlier.



Revenue rose 2% to $668.7 million from $656.1 million. Same-store sales rose 1.9%.