UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2012
THE BON-TON STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania |
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2801 E. Market Street, York, Pennsylvania 17402
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
717-757-7660
(Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On August 29, 2012, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (the Company) determined that the position of Chief Operating Officer would be eliminated and that, as a result of such change, the employment of the Companys current Chief Operating Officer, Barbara J. Schrantz, would be terminated effective September 14, 2012.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Keith E. Plowman |
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Keith E. Plowman |
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial |
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Officer and Principal Accounting Officer |
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Dated: August 31, 2012 |
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