Help us collect 2.5 million pounds of
merchandise donations
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT), which operates Bon-Ton,
Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and
Younkers stores, kicks off the largest, longest-running Goodwill®
donation drive on Wednesday, September 14. In its 22nd year,
the program remains a signature community event and customer
favorite. Savvy shoppers know September is the best time to
transition their wardrobes for the fall season and during Bon-Ton’s
Goodwill Sale, they will find all the new fashion trends, support
Goodwill’s mission and find great deals. The semi-annual Bon-Ton
Goodwill Sale takes place September 14 to October 1, 2016, at all
local Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman,
Herberger’s and Younkers stores.
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Here’s how the Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale works: People bring their
used apparel or home textile donations for Goodwill to any of
Bon-Ton’s 267 store locations. Donations can include clothing
for ladies, men and children, soft household goods such blankets,
outerwear, shoes and accessories. Donors receive discount coupons
of up to 25 percent off new fall merchandise including designer
brands and other items at Bon-Ton. 20 items donated equal 20
coupons to shop during the Goodwill Sale, it’s that easy.
New this year, one donor in every Bon-Ton store throughout the
Goodwill Sale, will be randomly awarded with a $100 Bon-Ton gift
card on the spot. It's Bon-Ton’s way of saying thank you for the
simple act of donating and giving back to the community.
“The Goodwill Sale is a signature event for Bon-Ton and kicks
off the shopping season with the newest fall fashions,” said
Kathryn Bufano, president and CEO of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
“Customers enjoy receiving discounts on their favorite brands while
making a difference in their community.”
During this cause-marketing promotion, Goodwill trucks pick up
the donated items from Bon-Ton stores and later sell the items in
Goodwill stores in the communities where they were collected. The
revenues help fund local job placement, training and community
services for people facing challenges to finding employment.
“Donations received from the Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale are vital to
helping Goodwills continue to provide services such as career
counseling and education,” said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of
Goodwill Industries International. “Each local Goodwill
organization tailors its services to community needs, so donors can
take pride in knowing that their donations will directly help local
job seekers.”
Goodwill and Bon-Ton have partnered for the Bon-Ton Goodwill
Sale for 22 years. Last year alone, donations to Goodwill during
the Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale provided 578,000 hours of Goodwill
services in the communities where both Bon-Ton and Goodwill
operate.
Customers can learn more about the donation drive at
Million Acts of Goodwill and enter for a chance to win a $20,000
Fall Style and Wardrobe Makeover.
About Bon-Ton StoresThe Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.,
with corporate headquarters in York, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, operates 267 stores, which includes 9 furniture
galleries and four clearance centers, in 26 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 store locations and information visit bonton.com. Join the
conversation and be inspired by following Bon-Ton on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and the fashion, beauty and lifestyle
blog, #LoveStyle.
About Goodwill Industries InternationalGoodwill
Industries International is a network of 164 community-based
organizations in the United States and Canada with a presence in 13
other countries. Goodwill is the #1 brand doing the most good in
the world (Brand World Value Index, 2016) and is one of America’s
top 20 most inspiring companies (Forbes, 2014). Goodwill
organizations are innovative and sustainable social enterprises
that fund employment placement services, job training programs and
other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and
household items in more than 3,100 stores and online at
shopgoodwill.com®. Local Goodwill organizations also build revenue
and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to
provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging
and assembly, food services preparation, and document imaging and
shredding. Last year, Goodwill placed 312,000 people in employment
in the United States and Canada. Nearly two million people worked
to build their career and financial assets by engaging with
Goodwill team members. In addition, more than 35 million people
used computers and mobile devices to access Goodwill education,
training, mentoring and online learning services to strengthen
their skills. To learn more, visit goodwill.org.
For more information or to find a Goodwill location near you,
use the online locator at Goodwill.org or call (800) GOODWILL.
Follow us on Twitter: @GoodwillIntl and @GoodwillCapHill, and find
us on Facebook: GoodwillIntl.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Christine Hojnacki
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
(414) 347-5329,
cell (262) 378-9354
christine.hojnacki@bonton.com
Charlene Sarmiento
Public Relations Program Manager
Goodwill Industries International
(240) 333-5590
cell (240) 620-7703
charlene.sarmiento@goodwill.org