SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates 
Nasdaq Proposes Fast-Track Rule to Accelerate Index Inclusion for Major New Listings 
Missouri Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Starbucks’ Diversity and Inclusion Policies 
Weight-Loss Drug Ads Take Over the Super Bowl as Pharma Embraces Direct-to-Consumer Marketing 
Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate 
Ford and Geely Explore Strategic Manufacturing Partnership in Europe 
Sony Q3 Profit Jumps on Gaming and Image Sensors, Full-Year Outlook Raised 
Rio Tinto Shares Hit Record High After Ending Glencore Merger Talks 
Baidu Approves $5 Billion Share Buyback and Plans First-Ever Dividend in 2026 
American Airlines CEO to Meet Pilots Union Amid Storm Response and Financial Concerns 
FDA Targets Hims & Hers Over $49 Weight-Loss Pill, Raising Legal and Safety Concerns 
Prudential Financial Reports Higher Q4 Profit on Strong Underwriting and Investment Gains 
SpaceX Pushes for Early Stock Index Inclusion Ahead of Potential Record-Breaking IPO 
Alphabet’s Massive AI Spending Surge Signals Confidence in Google’s Growth Engine 
Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch 
Tencent Shares Slide After WeChat Restricts YuanBao AI Promotional Links 
Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Steps Down After Layoffs 
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2017 -- The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced its Board of Directors has elected William Tracy to its Board, effective August 25, 2017. Mr. Tracy will also begin his role of President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. on August 25 after serving as the company’s Chief Operating Officer of Bon-Ton since July 2015.
Debra Simon, Chairman of the Board, commented, "I am very pleased to welcome Bill as a member of our Board of Directors and I congratulate him on his new role as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Bill is a proven leader with more than 40 years of retail experience, and we look forward to working with him on Bon-Ton’s strategic initiatives for our long term success.”
Mr. Tracy previously held various management positions at Hudson's Bay Company, including Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Logistics & Omni Channel Fulfillment, and Global Sourcing. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Omni Channel Fulfillment & Information Services. He has also held the position of Chief Operating Officer at both Fortunoff Brands LLC and Nine West Corporation, and has served in various senior leadership positions at Lord & Taylor and Abraham & Straus Department Stores.
Mr. Tracy said, "I am excited about the board appointment and for the opportunity to lead Bon-Ton to success. We have a strong team in place and I look forward to continuing to drive Bon-Ton forward as we execute our growth and profit improvement strategies to improve the business and enhance shareholder value."
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 9 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, Elder-Beerman, 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 The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. 414.347.5329 [email protected]
