Effective May 13, 2013, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. appointed Michael W. Webb as Group Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer). Mr. Webb reports to Keith E. Plowman, Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Webb has served as Vice President - Corporate Accounting and Chief Accountant of the company since May 2010. Prior to that, he served as Divisional Vice President - Corporate Accounting from 2007 to May 2010.

Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced sales results for the first quarter 2013. For the quarter, the company's comparable store sales increased 1.2% over the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Total sales increased 1.0% to $646.9 million, compared with $640.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The company provided earnings guidance for the first quarter and full year 2013. For the quarter, the company's adjusted EBITDA guidance in a range of $13 million to $15 million. For the full-year, the company's adjusted EBITDA guidance in a range of $180 million to $200 million.

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced it will close its Younkers store in the Rapids Mall in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The company will not renew the lease, which terminates July 31, 2013. The closing will impact approximately 45 associates at this location. The company does not expect costs associated with the closing of the location to be material. The store will close at the end of its lease term. The affected associates in the Rapids Mall location will be offered the opportunity to interview for available positions at other Younkers stores or receive career transition benefits, including severance, according to established practices and state employment service support.