ELDER-BEERMAN PARENT FIRM TO HIRE 13,000 FOR HOLIDAYS

Bon-Ton Stores, the parent of Elder-Beerman department stores, is hiring for 13,000 positions before the holiday season.

The company will hire associates for all its store locations to service customers during the busy season. Bon-Ton is also looking to hire an additional 500 additional employees for its distribution centers and its e-commerce fulfillment center.

“Bon-Ton plans to increase our staffing for the holiday season so we can provide an exceptional shopping experience to our customers,” said Bill Tracy, chief operating officer. “Hiring additional staffing will ensure we deliver fast, friendly service and meet customer expectations in our stores as well as online.”

All positions include an immediate 20 percent shopping discount, one-on-one training, and an opportunity to transition to full-time and part-time positions when the season ends, according to a statement from the company.

Elder-Beerman has locations at the Dayton Mall, the Mall at Fairfied Commons and the Towne Mall in Middletown.

Bon-Ton also operates stores including the Boston Store, Bergner’s, Carson’s, Herberger’s and Younkers. Interested applicants who enjoy a fun and fast paced environment can apply online or stop by any store to apply.

The Bon-Ton Stores, with corporate headquarters in York, Penn. and Milwaukee, Wis., operates 267 stores, which includes nine furniture galleries and four clearance centers.