MILWAUKEE, WI, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX: BONT), today (November 28, 2017) announced it will close its Elder-Beerman store at the Grand Central Mall in Vienna, West Virginia early next year when its lease expires January 31, 2018. The store will be open for business to customers through the end of January. The closing will impact approximately 54 associates currently working at this location.
“We would like to thank the loyal customers who have shopped with Elder-Beerman over the years as well as our devoted store associates for their dedication and friendly customer service to this community,” commented Bill Tracy, president and chief executive officer for The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
In January, associates at this location will be offered the opportunity to interview for available positions at other store locations or receive career transition benefits, including severance, according to established practices and state employment service support.
Customers are invited to visit the company’s website at elderbeerman.com to continue to access promotions and shop an expanded merchandise assortment.
About The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 260 stores, which includes nine furniture galleries and four clearance centers, in 24 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, ElderBeerman, Herberger’s and Younkers nameplates. The stores offer a broad assortment of national and private brand fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings. The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is an active and positive participant in the communities it serves. For further information, please visit http://investors.bonton.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Christine Hojnacki
414-347-5329
christine.hojnacki@bonton.com
Source: The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.