Looks like we are not completely done after all. CSC Generation Holdings bought all Bon-Ton brands and is getting ready for a relaunch. I know they will focus primarily on online, but I've read that they are getting ready to reopen some of the stores... — read more
24,000 people losing jobs
Probably no severance since companies don't have to pay severance when going out of business, but hey... We're in an "ECONOMIC BOOM WITH THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT EVA AND JOBS GALORE!" Yeah, that's why retailers are closing by the tens of thousands and... — read more
Vultures are already circling
This is so so infuriating. So many people are coming into the store to ask about liquidation sales. Really???!?!?! We are losing our livelihood, I know people who are the only ones working in their family...people with children...and all these... — read more
24,000 people losing jobs
And probably no severance due to liquidation. Still believe "THE ECONOMY IS BOOMING!"? Layoffs happening in all industries and sectors, more stores closing than ever in history, far surpassing 2017 which was formerly the worst year ever. And stop... — read more
More layoffs, not sure about store closings
Apparently, despite getting ready to show the door to 140 employees in one store (Bethlehem) and one distribution center (Whitehall), Bon-Ton is not planning to close those locations. But how do you expect to continue operating when you cut the... — read more
some creditors want Bon Ton to liquidate
https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2018/02/07/debt-holders-want-bon-ton-stores-liquidate-court-approves-retailers-plan-keep-operating/317147002/ Start looking for jobs, people! But whatever you do, don't go down to the other end of the... — read more
Imminent bankruptcy
Bon Ton bankruptcy looking to happen this month. 2018 will make 2017 look like the good old days. https://www.retaildive.com/news/bon-ton-bankruptcy-could-reportedly-be-imminent/514732/
Things not looking good for 2018
Things are really not looking good for Bon-Ton for the next year. It looks like we are among the front-runners of retail stores that will file for bankruptcy in 2018. And bankruptcy means store closing and layoffs. I'm sure nobody is really surprised... — read more
More cuts July 2017
Stores are down more supervisory positions. Theses cuts were made at the same time they announced the closing of a Maryland store. Some other support cuts were made as well. You can be sure thete will be more. It is a sad state of affairs at The... — read more
Things are still tough - Good luck to all
Cannot say much, very tough
Let's see what 2017 brings
I am not sure if the company can be successful
Maintenance department let go
The whole maintenance department was let as of February 24th 2017. A lot of the stores still don't even know we were let go. We were replaced by a few Project Managers to be in charge of vendors because apparently it's cheaper that way. Most of the... — read more
More cuts at bonton
Lay off of selling supervisors. All across the board. One or more at each store. Right before 4 th quarter/ Black Friday. Tells you the state of the business
Carson’s Ran Them Into The Ground
Bon-Ton almost to the brink of bankruptcy? Doesn’t surprise me. They let most of the CPS central executives stay, and they ran that company into the ground. Back when Saks turned over country of Herbergers and Younkers to them, they wrecked those... — read more
Bankrupt
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/05/department-store-chain-bon-ton-files-for-bankruptcy-protection.html Saw this coming.
Bon-Ton closings and layoffs February 2018
We finally know which stores are closing. Unlike the forty they announced, it's actually 47. Close to 2,000 people will lose their jobs. Here's the list: http://investors.bonton.com/node/19006/pdf And here's a handy map:... — read more
Four Michigan locations to close
Saw today that WARN notices have been filed in Michigan, warning the state of closures to locations in Clinton Township, Grandville, Livonia, and Rochester Hills
Bon-Ton may be headed for liquidation
Looks like that purported bid from mall operators won't be able to go forward https://www.retaildive.com/news/breaking-bon-ton-may-be-headed-for-liquidation-after-losing-key-bid-condit/521136/
Stick a fork in Bon-Ton
The going-concern bid never came to fruition, and the only bidders left are liquidators. RIP Bon-Ton Stores. http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/bon-ton-auction-going-going-fashion-scoop-1202652507/
It’s over
Going out of business
212 Store Closing List
https://www.scribd.com/document/376744878/Bonton-Store-List-Select#from_embed
It's finally happening
It looks like our days are truly numbered. Not as if anybody is surprised by this. The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. is preparing to close its remaining stores in Wisconsin and its Milwaukee headquarters if it cannot find a buyer willing to purchase the... — read more
Its getting sad to watch Bon-Tons stock fall any more
Its getting sad to watch Bon-Tons stock fall any more