Developer sees future in empty AM&A's Jun 18, 2009
Except for a brief run as Taylor s department store, the AM&A s store has been closed since March 1995 when the Bon-Ton Stores Inc., who bought the AM&A s chain in 1993, shuttered the retail outlet. AM&A s, for more than a century, was one of downtown s retailing anchors. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Price Chopper Selects DemandTec for Price Optimization Apr 29, 2009
DemandTec customers include more than 195 leading retail and consumer products manufacturers such as ACE Hardware, Advance Auto Parts, Belk, Best Buy, Bon-Ton Stores, Circle K Stores, ConAgra Foods, Delhaize America, General Mills, Giant-Carlisle, H-E-B Grocery Co, Hormel Foods, Monoprix, PETCO, Safeway, Sara Lee, Spartan Stores, Toys R US and WH Smith. Connected via the DemandTec TradePoint Network(TM), DemandTec customers have collaborated online with nearly 2. (PR Newswire)
Bon-Ton will continue to work with bankrupt mall owner Apr 20, 2009
Bon-Ton spokeswoman Mary Kerr said the company has corresponded with General Growth representatives and determined that the bankruptcy won t have any impact on Bon-Ton stores. We don t anticipate any impact from General Growth s announcement it s business as usual, Kerr said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Wilmers blasts condition of old AM&A's Apr 17, 2009
Various development plans never materialized after The Bon-Ton Stores, which bought the AM&A s chain in 1993, closed the store. The building is now owned by a Long Island investment group. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Companies penalized for hood drawstrings Apr 8, 2009
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.. Concord Buying Group Inc., doing business as A.J. Wright. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
DemandTec Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results Apr 3, 2009
DemandTec customers include more than 195 leading retail and consumer products manufacturers such as ACE Hardware, Advance Auto Parts, Belk, Best Buy, Bon-Ton Stores, Circle K Stores, ConAgra Foods, Delhaize America, General Mills, Giant-Carlisle, H-E-B Grocery Co, Hormel Foods, Monoprix, PETCO, Safeway, Sara Lee, Spartan Stores, The Home Depot, Toys R US and WH Smith. Connected via the DemandTec TradePoint Network(tm), DemandTec customers have collaborated online with nearly 2. (Primezone Releases)
Carroll to retire from Bon-Ton Mar 17, 2009
Ed Carroll will retire as executive vice president of sales promotion and marketing at Boston Store Parent the Bon-Ton Stores Inc. effective April 3 ... Bon-Ton Stores is based in York, Pa. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
BUSINESS BRIEFCASE Mar 13, 2009
Goodwill Sale; begins for Bon-Ton stores Twice a year, the ;Goodwill Sale; calls for shoppers to donate gently used clothes and housewares to their nearest Bon-Ton store ... After shoppers have donated their goods to local Bon-Ton stores, they can revisit the site, share what they;ve contributed and see how their donation gets Bon-Ton closer to one million people supporting the Goodwill Sale. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Bon-Ton posts $87.7M net loss Mar 12, 2009
Bon-Ton Stores is based in York, Pa. and operates 280 department stores and furniture galleries under the Bon-Ton, Bergner s, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger s and Younkers nameplates. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
U.S. retail sales slide further, except at Wal-Mart Mar 6, 2009
8 percent), and Macy's and Bon-Ton Stores (both down 8. 5 percent). (International Herald Tribune)
Employers drop 401(k) match to cut costs Feb 27, 2009
Bon-Ton Stores Milwaukee-based CEO Bud Bergren said the company included suspending 401(k) matches in a series of measures to cut costs due to economic pressure on the retail industry. The company also plans to lay off 1,150 employees, including 100 in the Milwaukee area. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Down in U.S. Feb 13, 2009
Macy's Inc. said last week it will eliminate 7,000 jobs, or almost 4 percent of its work force, while Bon-Ton Stores Inc. and apparel maker Liz Claiborne Inc. also disclosed major job cuts. Even Wal-Mart said Tuesday it will cut 700 to 800 jobs at its Arkansas headquarters as it builds fewer new stores this year and makes other operational changes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Retail sales rebounded unexpectedly in Jan. Feb 13, 2009
Macys Inc. last week said it will eliminate 7,000 jobs, or almost 4 percent of its work force, while Bon-Ton Stores Inc. and apparel maker Liz Claiborne Inc. also disclosed major job cuts. More on. (MSNBC -- Business)
Liz Claiborne plans to cut its staff by 8% Feb 8, 2009
Last month alone, thousands of jobs were eliminated by Home Depot, Saks, Neiman Marcus, Bon-Ton Stores, Pacific Sunwear, Wet Seal, Chico's FAS and Eddie Bauer. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
S&P downgrades outlook for Kohls, Bon-Ton Feb 8, 2009
The corporate credit rating outlook for Bon-Ton Stores (NASDAQ: BONT) changed to B-/Negative from B-/Stable. The negative outlook for Bon-Ton reflects S&P s uncertainty regarding Bon-Ton s highly leveraged capital structure and its ability to execute a turnaround strategy. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Out of work, on the dole for more Americans Feb 8, 2009
Black & Decker Corp. and Bon-Ton Stores Inc. also announced layoffs. Outdoor and lifestyle retailer Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. said it is eliminating 193 jobs, mostly at its corporate headquarters in Seattle, its information technology center in Chicago, a distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, and a call center in Saint John, Canada. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
A difficult January for most U.S. retailers Feb 8, 2009
2 percent at Bon-Ton Stores and 4. 5 percent at Macy's. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Retailers report dismal January sales Feb 7, 2009
Macy's Inc., Bon-Ton Stores and apparel maker Liz Claiborne Inc. are among those that have announced layoffs in recent days. "They are hunkering down," said Chris Donnelly, a partner in the retail practice at consulting group Accenture. (MSNBC -- Business)
Gottschalks same-store sales slip by 9.5% Mar 7, 2008
7% and Bon-Ton Stores fell 7. 2%, according to company reports. (Fresno Bee)
U.S. department stores report weaker February sales Mar 7, 2008
Bon-Ton Stores Inc said same-store sales fell 7. 2 percent in the month on weak traffic trends. (ABC News -- Wire)
Byron "Bud" Bergren Mar 4, 2008
The Bon-Ton Stores (NASDAQ: BONT), which has its corporate headquarters in York, Pa. operates 280 department stores, which includes ten furniture galleries, in 23 states, including Wisconsin. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
County Democrats endorse four state candidates Feb 3, 2008
Kiskis owns an organic clothing store; Scudder was a division manager at Bon-Ton Stores. McDermott said their candidacy might help the Democratic presidential nominee. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
MicroStrategy Announces Record Revenues of $351 Million in 2007 Feb 2, 2008
"MicroStrategy achieved record revenues in the fourth quarter and sustained a high operating margin while continuing to expand its global reach. We are delighted with the progress we have made this past year and look forward to leveraging our strengths as an independent business intelligence company in 2008." New Customers and New Deals with Existing Customers in Q4 2007 Included: Bell Canada; BMC West Corporation; Cancer Care Ontario; Chiquita Brands LLC; Classic Residence by Hyatt; Cox... (PR Newswire)
Mobile Phones, Virtual Worlds Morph Shopper Behavior Jan 19, 2008
Though keeping costs down is key this year, retailers such as Bon-Ton Stores recognize the importance of upgrades and are still spending despite the rocky economy. "Return on investment on some of the technology ... is absolutely crucial for us to take the next step," said Edward Carroll, Bon-Ton vice president of sales promotion and marketing. (CIO Information Network)
Cellphones, virtual worlds to morph shopping Jan 18, 2008
Though keeping costs down is key this year, retailers such as Bon-Ton Stores Inc. recognize the importance of upgrades, and are still spending despite the rocky economy. "Return on investment on some of the technology ... out there, that we're thinking that we need, is absolutely crucial for us to take the next step," said Edward Carroll, a Bon-Ton vice-president of sales promotion and marketing. (Globe and Mail)
Retailers Post Weak Holiday Sales Jan 10, 2008
But Bon-Ton Stores Inc. again slashed its fiscal-year earnings view. Gap Inc. reported a wider-than-anticipated 6% drop in same-store sales, with the weakest link being its namesake North American stores, which posted a 9% decline. (SmartMoney)
Retail Sector Hit Hard by Job Cuts Jan 5, 2008
On Wall Street, Macy's Inc., J.C. Penny Co., Kohl's Inc., Bon-Ton Stores Inc. and Stage Stores Inc. all hit 52-week lows during Friday trading. The major indexes also fell, with the Dow Jones industrial average losing more than 200 points Friday afternoon. (ABC News -- Wire)
The Big Uneasy Dec 7, 2007
York-based department store operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said cold-weather merchandise, which saw double-digit sales decreases in September and October, posted a double-digit sales increase in November. Teresa F. Lindeman can be reached at or at 412-263-2018. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rockford Bon-Ton warehouse picked for Web order distribution Oct 20, 2007
The local Bon-Ton Stores no longer serves just 118 stores ... Bon-Ton stores had limited sites. (Rockford Register Star)
Local Lowes victim of our success Oct 7, 2007
But Lowe s and warehouses for such companies as Bon-Ton Stores and UPS sorting hub at Chicago/Rockford International Airport give opportunities to workers who would struggle to build careers elsewhere. The Rock River Valley has long lagged the nation in terms of the educational achievement of its population. (Rockford Register Star)
Stocks In The Danger Zone Aug 25, 2007
2%, and the small-cap decliners were led by Bon-Ton Stores (nasdaq: - - ), which declined by 38. 4. (Forbes)
Brands expand: Retailers work to create exclusive products to set themselves apart Aug 24, 2007
Even Bon-Ton Stores, a smaller department store operator based in York, got in on the act earlier this year announcing an exclusive KN Karen Neuburger line of home goods. Retailers' push to carry exclusive brands has put pressure on vendors, many of whom could once count on supplying the same popular lines to competing stores. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stocks to Watch Aug 23, 2007
Bon-Ton Stores Inc. () is expected to report a second-quarter loss of 79 cents a share. Brocade Communications Systems Inc. () is expected to post earnings of 11 cents a share for the third quarter. (Fox News)
Wal-Mart, discounters raise hopes for retailers Jul 13, 2007
Also posting lower-than-expected results were department store operator Bon-Ton Stores and apparel retailer Gap. In June, retailers typically mark down items to clear their stores of summer merchandise and get ready for the back-to-school shopping season. (USA Today -- Money)
Retail Sales a Mixed Bag; Macy's Misses Jul 13, 2007
Regional operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. (BONT) posted a bigger-than-expected 8% drop and sees fiscal-year earnings 20 cents to 30 cents a share below the company's outlook of $3. 40 to $3. (SmartMoney)
Saks in Jackson Jul 10, 2007
It then sold its Northern Department Store Group to Bon-Ton Stores Inc. in March 2006 and Parisian to Belk in October 2006. "Through all the gyrations of the company, the operations center has been there," said Benji Barham, director of business development for the Hinds County Economic Development District. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PRAIRIE FLOWER: Post Prom was great fun thanks to help of many Jun 29, 2007
Thank you to C.S.R. Bobcat, Pizza Villa, Dennis Collins and family, Megan Morrison, Moxie, Tires Plus, Egg Haven, Elder-Beerman, Campus Cinemas, Ollie's Frozen Custard, Grand China Buffet, Pizza Hut, Wal-Mart, Studio One, Target, Kyler Photography, Cracker Jax, Unique Concepts, Barnes , Bed, Bath d, OC Imageworks, Becky Beck's Jewelry, Whitman's Catering, Dr. Todd Anderson, Ben Gordon Center, Precision Car Wash, Valley Free Press, The MidWeek, Daily Chronicle, Blue Moon Balloon Company,... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
U.S. retailers say better weather warms sales Jun 8, 2007
Department store operators Bon-Ton Stores Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. as well as Costco Wholesale Corp. , Limited Brands Inc. and Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. posted better-than-expected results as warm temperatures across the country encouraged shoppers to stock up on spring and summer goods, after an unusually cool April. The dramatically warmer weather compelled shoppers into action and drove much stronger sales than during the month of April, said Paul Walsh, senior vice president at... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Bon-Ton May same-store sales up 1.2 percent Jun 6, 2007
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said on Tuesday that sales at stores open at least a year rose 1. 2 percent in May as apparel goods saw a rebound. (ABC News -- Wire)
Wednesday's Stocks to Watch Jun 6, 2007
Bon-Ton Stores Inc. () total sales for the four weeks ended Saturday increased 1 percent to $234. 7 million from $232. (Fox News)
Boston Store parent company launches new home collection May 23, 2007
The Bon-Ton Stores plans to introduce additional new merchandise throughout this year, including tabletop, gifts and decorative accessories. The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. operates 277 stores under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
A Closer Look at Federated May 22, 2007
It contrasts, for instance, with the approach of rival Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which broke out same-store results for its Carson's acquisition in the first quarter after its 2006 deal. Federated says it's not an apples-to-apples comparison, since Bon Ton kept Carson's a separate company. (BusinessWeek)
Macy's: State St. store 'doing badly' May 19, 2007
New owner Bon-Ton Stores decided the giant emporium was too costly to operate. On Wednesday Lundgren characterized the former May stores' sales performance as "disappointing," as Federated missed its first-quarter sales target and earned less than Wall Street had expected. (Chicago Tribune)
Bon-Ton reports April sales decline May 13, 2007
The figure includes comparable store sales for Bon-Ton stores and Carson's stores, which Bon-Ton acquired in 2006. First quarter sales increased 31 percent to $738 million, compared to $562 million for the same period last year. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
The Little Fire Engine That Could May 1, 2007
Jakks Pacific, Deckers Outdoor, Bon-ton Stores). (SmartMoney)
HP Unveils New BI Services Apr 25, 2007
One of them is Bon-Ton Stores. Jim Lance, CIO of the large regional department store chain based in York, Pa. (eWeek)
Heavy Metal Supplier Apr 6, 2007
You Are Viewing: Metals Supplier Brush Engineered Looks Underpriced ( Brush Engineered Materials, Bear Stearns, Bon-Ton Stores, G-III Apparel, Watson Wyatt Worldwide). (SmartMoney)
COURT NOTES 3/30/2007 Mar 30, 2007
Marie Kowalchik, 1001 Jackson St., v. the Bon-Ton Stores Inc., 200 Lackawanna Ave.; seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries suffered in a fall; James M. Wetter, attorney. ESTATES FILED. (Scranton Times, PA)
Carson's eyes South Loop sites Mar 19, 2007
With the Carson Pirie Scott flagship on State Street now closed, owner Bon-Ton Stores Inc. is eyeing a replacement site on Roosevelt Road in the South Loop, along with other locations in the Chicago area. Real estate sources say York, Pa. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Liz Claiborne Dresses Up Its Line Mar 15, 2007
"Slowly but surely we are hoping to get the Liz customer back," said Joyce Armeli, who oversees ready-to-wear for Bon-Ton Stores. Armeli said sales of Liz Claiborne products beat Bon-Ton's internal plan by 7 percent for the fall season. (New York Post -- Business)
Medley Center Owner to Buy Mall's Bon-Ton Mar 14, 2007
(Irondequoit, N.Y.) -- On Tuesday, The Bon-Ton Stores announced it will close its store at the Medley Centre mall in Irondequoit by May. About 65 employees will be affected by the closing of the 102,500-square-foot store. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Bon-Ton announces two store closings Mar 14, 2007
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced that it will close its 108,000 square foot Northtown store located in Buffalo, New York and that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 102,500 square foot Irondequoit store located in Rochester, New York. The closing costs for both locations will not be material. (10NBC.com, NY)
Soaring metal prices lift markets Mar 9, 2007
Retailers Target and Bon-Ton Stores have advanced the most, Target adding 2. 6 per cent and Bon-Ton jumping 16 per cent.. (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
Last day of business for downtown Carson's store Feb 22, 2007
-based Bon-Ton Stores Inc., announced last August that it would close the store because it had become too costly to operate. Advertisement. (Crain's Chicago Business)
End Of An Era As Carson's Closes State St. Store Feb 22, 2007
"Im on my way to an eye appointment and I said let's walk through and see it for the last time. Its a heartbreak, one woman said. Back in August, the chief executive officer of Carson's parent company, Bon-Ton stores, said operating costs at the State Street station prompted the decision."We are very proud of Carson Pirie Scotts rich tradition in Chicago a tradition that has prospered for more than 150 years, and will continue to be a very important part of the Chicago metropolitan... (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Last day for State Street icon Feb 22, 2007
-based Bon-Ton Stores Inc., announced last August that it would close the store because it had become too costly to operate. Shopper Patricia Green was among the throngs looking at fur coats marked as much as 90 percent off. (Chicago Tribune)
Analytics the first step to customer centricity Feb 20, 2007
Like many organizations, the Bon-Ton Stores Inc., a York, Pa ... Like many organizations, the Bon-Ton Stores Inc., a York, Pa. (SearchCRM.com)
Buffalo stock index rises Feb 11, 2007
The stock with the biggest increase was Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which rose $5. 75, or 15 percent, to $43. (Buffalo News)
Area nonprofit groups can raise funds via upcoming event Feb 6, 2007
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced it will continue its successful Community Day sale event to be held on Saturday, March 3 ... Participating in our Community Day event provides an excellent opportunity for local nonprofit groups to raise funds for their cause and also offers savings discounts to those who purchase the booklets, said Bud Bergren, president and chief executive officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. This event is a free turn-key opportunity for local organizations that enables us to... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Belk to operate two stores at Trussville center Feb 4, 2007
Since that time, Belk announced it will divest 12 Parisian stores, which include four it sold to The Bon-Ton Stores and one it swapped with Federated Department Stores in return for a Macy's in North Carolina. Related Industry stories. (Birmingham Business Journal)
Younkers to close Ankeny distribution center Jan 10, 2007
Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced it will close the center in April, displacing about 60 employees. The workers will receive severance pay and other assistance, the company said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Price cuts hurt holiday sales Jan 5, 2007
At Bon-Ton Stores Inc., comparable store sales rose 0 ... 8 percent drop at legacy Bon-Ton stores and a 4. (Chicago Tribune)
Holiday discounts didn't spur shopping (Jen Haberkorn) Jan 5, 2007
8 percent at Bon-Ton Stores, a Midwest chain. Sales at Federated Department Stores Inc., the new owner of former Hecht's stores and the owner of Macy's stores, rose 4. (Washington Times)
