The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. (BONT) announced comparable store sales in the four weeks ended November 24, 2012 decreased 0.1%. Total sales decreased 0.8% to $301.3 million from prior year. Year-to-date comparable store sales increased 0.2%. Year-to-date total sales were at $2.21 billion, slightly above last year.
Bon-Ton Stores said sales gained momentum in the second half of November after experiencing a negative impact from Hurricane Sandy earlier in the month. The overall results for post-Thanksgiving were ahead of last year, led by record online orders which will benefit December sales.
Solid performances were achieved in ready-to-wear categories, which continued to outperform total company. Other categories with solid results were fine jewelry, cosmetics, accessories, men's and cold weather apparel.
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