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Area Elder-Beerman furniture store to close

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By Tim Tresslar, Staff Writer Updated 10:10 PM Friday, November 6, 2009

TROTWOOD — The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Friday, Nov. 6, it will close the Elder-Beerman furniture gallery at 5370 Salem Ave. in December, but will add a furniture clearance center at Elder-Beerman’s department store on Philadelphia Drive.

The closing of the 50,000-square-foot gallery will affect 10 employees, but they will be allowed to interview for open positions at other Elder-Beerman department and furniture stores, Bon-Ton said. Those who don’t find work within the company will receive severance and other benefits, the company said.

Bud Bergren, president and chief executive, in a statement said Bon-Ton decided to close the furniture store after reviewing its performance.

“We appreciate the loyalty and dedication of our associates and the support of Dayton customers,” Bergren said.

The company said it will continue to operate furniture galleries in Miami Twp., Montgomery County, and Beavercreek.

In addition, the company plans to convert the furniture section at its 2917 Philadelphia Drive department store into a clearance center for furniture, executives said. The center will open in mid-December, executives said.

Bon-Ton spokeswoman Mary Kerr said the company owns the building that houses the Salem Avenue furniture gallery. The York, Pa., department store chain will keep the property, which also serves as a warehouse for Elder-Beerman’s other local furniture galleries.

Kerr said Bon-Ton has closed two Elder-Beerman department stores in Ohio this year, one in Hamilton and another in Northwood.

Closing costs for the location will not be material, the company said.

Shares of Bon-Ton (Nasdaq: BONT) closed Friday’s regular trading session at $10.95, up 11 cents over the previous close. The stock has a 52-week range of 76 cents and $11.15 per share.

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I always liked El-Be..but wouldn't set foot in the Salem Ave. store. While they are closing shops, someone needs to close that shooting gallery called WalMart on Dorothy. That place is a ticking time bomb of violence.

resident
11:58 AM, 11/8/2009

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I would say make it a shooting range, but it already is.

Uncle Uncle
10:14 AM, 11/8/2009

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Elber Beerman makes me laugh like a hyena. These bozos are tiny goofs. Unbelievable they are still in business.

Salem Ave makes Detroit look like pardise. Bull doze the entire corridor and plant crops.

Uncle Jimmy
8:33 PM, 11/7/2009

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I agree with Jumping Jack Flash, the retail world is changing and Bon Ton is way behind the power curve. Their concept is way behind the times and they are a near terminal retailer.

The Times are a Changing...
11:59 AM, 11/7/2009

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The headline should read "Yet another store closing on Salem Ave." What a surprise here folks.

So Surprised
10:23 AM, 11/7/2009

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