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 10, 2014

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Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On January 10, 2014, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. issued a press release discussing its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014.  The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits

99.1  Press Release issued January 10, 2014 discussing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014.  

SIGNATURE

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