Bon-Ton Stores announces September Goodwill Sale

YORK, Pa. The Bon-Ton Stores announced its semi-annual Goodwill Sale, which will take place between Sept. 10 and Sept. 22.

Customers who donate clean, gently-used clothing and home textiles at participating locations will receive 20% off coupons toward the purchase of new fall merchandise, including apparel and cosmetics. One coupon is given per donated item. The donations will be sold at Goodwill Industries retail stores, where the revenue generates job training programs and career services for local communities.

In spring 2008, Bon-Ton’s semi-annual Goodwill Sale generated nearly 3.3 million pounds of donated clothing and textiles, which in turn earned an estimated $2.3 million in revenues for Goodwill.

“This semi-annual event is a wonderful benefit to our customers. Our customers can donate their items to be re-sold for a great cause while receiving a substantial discount on new fall fashions,” commented Bon-Ton Stores president and ceo Bud Bergren. “The Goodwill Sale exemplifies our commitment to the communities in which we operate.”

“Bon-Ton is a valuable partner,” said Jim Gibbons, president and ceo of Goodwill Industries International. “By donating to Goodwill, Bon-Ton shoppers are helping people in their local community find and keep good jobs.”