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August 27, 2012

Carson’s store in Chicago suburb to close

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said that it plans to close its Carson's store in the River Oaks Mall in Calumet City, Ill., when the lease expires in January.

York, Pa. -- The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said that it plans to close its Carson's store in the River Oaks Mall in Calumet City, Ill., when the lease expires in January.

The department store company said doesn't expect costs tied to the closing to be material.

Bon Ton received the leasehold interests in the store as part of its Northern Department Store Group acquisition in 2006.

November 1, 2011

Bon-Ton real estate strategy includes two store closings in Pa., Ohio

As part of a real estate realignment strategy, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Tuesday said it will close two of its department stores, one in Pennsylvania and the other in Ohio, when their leases expire in early 2012.

York, Pa. -- As part of a real estate realignment strategy, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Tuesday said it will close two of its department stores, one in Pennsylvania and the other in Ohio, when their leases expire in early 2012.

The company said it plans to close its store in the West Manchester Mall in York, Pa., in January, and its Elder-Beerman store in the Northwest Mall in Dayton, Ohio, which will shut down in February.

October 17, 2011

Bon-Ton Stores opens two stores

The Bon-Ton Stores will celebrate the opening of its new Carson’s location on Nov. 9 at the Markland Mall in Kokomo, Ind. The store was previously located at the Kokomo Mall.

York, Pa. -- The Bon-Ton Stores will celebrate the opening of its new Carson’s location on Nov. 9 at the Markland Mall in Kokomo, Ind. The store was previously located at the Kokomo Mall.

Also on Nov. 9, the retailer will open a Herberger’s store at the Southdale Center in Edina, Minn., its sixth store in the Minneapolis market.

July 8, 2011

Target wins approval to add bulls-eye to Chicago landmark building

New York City -- Target Corp. has won approval to put its signature red logo on one of Chicago's most famous buildings. The Permit Review Committee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks on Thursday approved the chain’s request to allow its bull's eye to be placed on its new store planned for downtown Chicago.

February 15, 2011

Target to open in landmark Chicago building, to call small-format locations CityTarget

Target Corp. said Tuesday it will open a small-format store in an historic Chicago building constructed in 1899 to house a department store.

Minneapolis -- Target Corp. said Tuesday it will open a small-format store in an historic Chicago building constructed in 1899 to house a department store. The national landmark, designed by famed architect Louis Sullivan, was home to the Carson Pirie Scott department store from 1904 to 2007. The retailer also announced that its small-format locations across the United States will be named CityTarget, including the store in Chicago.

December 1, 2010

IBM software helps Bon-Ton Stores’ website boost holiday sales

IBM on Wednesday announced that the Bon-Ton Stores website and its seven leading brands have experienced a double-digit increase in their online sales using IBM software to advance their online and mobile commerce features.

Armonk, N.Y. -- IBM on Wednesday announced that the Bon-Ton Stores website and its seven leading brands have experienced a double-digit increase in their online sales using IBM software to advance their online and mobile commerce features.

November 7, 2010

Bon-Ton closing store in Frederick, Md.

The Bon-Ton Stores will close its Frederick, Md., department store at the end of January....

August 18, 2010

Bon-Ton narrows Q2 loss

The Bon-Ton Stores, parent company of Boston Store and other department store chains, reported Thursday...

October 28, 2009

Shopko names senior VP, general merchandise manager

Shopko has promoted Jeff Csuy to the position of senior VP and general merchandise manager...

January 12, 2009

Department Stores Give Away Cosmetics to Settle Lawsuit

Several department store retailers are faced with giving away free cosmetics in order to settle...