International Business News - BONT http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Department store operator The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Wednesday that its same-store sales fell 4.6 percent in September from the same period a year ago. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/bon-ton-says-september-same-store-sales-drop.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:56:30 EDT WHAT HAPPENED: The nation's retailers, particularly mall-based apparel chains, reported sluggish sales for August as consumers focused on buying basics and delayed making purchases amid economic worries. Among the few bright spots were discounters such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and warehouse club operators such as Costco Wholesale Corp. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/a-spotlight-on-august-same-store-sales-figures.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:16:23 EDT Shares of department stores slipped Thursday after operators reported big same-store sales declines in August, led by steeper-than-expected drops at luxury department store chains. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/sector-snap-department-stores-slide.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:29:00 EDT Department store operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Thursday its same-store sales fell 10.3 percent in August, which was more than Wall Street analysts expected. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/bon-ton-same-store-sales-fall-in-august.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:46:24 EDT When it came to buying their children new jeans and trendy tops, parents held the line: They focused on basics at discounters and waited for the best deals, resulting in weak August sales at many stores. That's a bad sign for the holiday season as families may be just as cautious with their gift-giving. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/retailers-report-sluggish-august-sales.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:19:07 EDT Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Wednesday said its board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 5 cents. The apparel and furniture retailer said the dividend will be payable on Nov. 3 to stockholders of record as of Oct. 15. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/bon-ton-stores-declares-quarterly-dividend.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:44:06 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Aug. 21, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Stage Stores Inc. raised its full-year guidance on Thursday as the accessories and clothing retailer reported better-than-expected profits in the second quarter helped by tighter expense controls. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/outlook-roundup-stage-stores-bon-ton.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:49:19 EDT Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Thursday forecast a loss for the fiscal year wider than analysts projected, hurt by a drop in consumer spending. The operator of the Bon-Ton, Elder-Beerman, Boston Store and Carson Pirie Scott chains forecasts a loss of 45 cents to 95 cents per share, adjusted to exclude a goodwill impairment charge between $1.17 and $1.67 per share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/bon-ton-forecasts-wider-than-expected-year-loss.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:25:30 EDT Department-store operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. reported a wider second-quarter loss Thursday, though adjusted results topped expectations, helped by reduced selling, general and administrative expenses. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/bon-ton-2q-loss-widens-adjusted-results-narrow.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:04:55 EDT The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales rose 0.7 percent in July, helped by a back-to-school promotion. Total sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 2 rose 2 percent to $197.9 million from $194.3 million last year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/bon-ton-july-same-store-sales-rise-0-7-percent.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:22:38 EDT Department-store operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Tuesday Byron L. "Bud" Bergren will continue to serve as president and chief executive until Feb. 5, 2010. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080805/bon-ton-stores-ceo-byron-bergren-gets-extension.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:54:48 EDT Department-store operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Thursday same-store sales fell 6.5 percent last month, led by weakness in home, dresses and men's furnishings categories. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/bon-ton-june-same-store-sales-fall-6-5-percent.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:33 EDT Department store operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 9.9 percent in May on lower traffic levels and cooler weather. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial expected same-store sales to drop 5 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/bon-ton-may-same-store-sales-down-on-lower-traffic.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:05:16 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, May 22, from AP Financial News: CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) _ Technology products distributor Tech Data Corp. said Thursday it expects fiscal second-quarter sales above Wall Street's expectations, with flat sales in the Americas region but mid- to high-single-digit growth in Europe on a local currency basis. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/outlook-roundup-tech-data-bon-ton-stores.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 10:48:52 EDT Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Thursday lowered its full-year outlook, forecasting a sharper decline in same-store sales than previously expected. The department store operator now expects fiscal 2008 results to range from break-even to a profit of 30 cents per share. Previously, the company forecast full-year earnings of between 20 cents and 45 cents per share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/bon-ton-stores-lowers-full-year-outlook.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 08:17:17 EDT Department-store operator Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter loss widened as sales fell amid a challenging retail environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/bon-ton-stores-1q-loss-widens-on-drop-in-sales.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 07:58:49 EDT Shares of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. fell on Friday, after an analyst said the department-store operator might not meet its full-year earnings guidance amid a difficult environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080509/bon-ton-shares-fall-as-analyst-reiterates-neutral-rating.htm Fri, 09 May 2008 14:21:09 EDT Department store operator The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 0.9 percent in April, amid traffic the company called inconsistent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080508/bon-ton-april-same-store-sales-decline-0-9-percent.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 09:10:01 EDT Even with most department stores reporting dismal same-store sales results for March, shares traded mainly higher Thursday as investors looked ahead to what retailers predict will be a better April. ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080410/sector-snap-department-stores.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:37:38 EDT Department-store operator The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Thursday said March same-store sales fell 5.3 percent amid a weak retail environment. Total sales for the five weeks ended April 5 fell 5 percent... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080410/bon-ton-march-same-store-sales-fall.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:22:37 EDT