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): January 31, 2018

THE BON-TON STORES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania		0-19517		23-2835229
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2801 E. Market Street, York, Pennsylvania 17402

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

717-757-7660

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 31, 2018, the Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the 42 locations that will be closed as part of its previously communicated store rationalization program. The closing stores will include locations under all of the Company’s nameplates. The store closing sales are scheduled to begin on February 1, 2018 and run for approximately 10 to 12 weeks.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release issued January 31, 2018

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

	By:	/s/ Michael G. Culhane
		Michael G. Culhane
		Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer

Dated: January 31, 2018

BON TON STORES INC 8-K