878079--4/16/2010--BON_TON_STORES

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We conduct our operations in a highly competitive retail environment which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our discretion in some matters is limited by the restrictions contained in our senior secured credit facility, term loan and mortgage loan facility agreements and in the indenture that governs our senior unsecured notes, and any default on our senior secured credit facility, term loan, mortgage loan facility or the indenture that governs the senior unsecured notes could harm our business, profitability and growth prospects. Changes in the terms of our proprietary credit card program, including as a result of the CARD Act, could have an adverse effect on our operations. An inability to find qualified domestic and international vendors and fluctuations in the exchange rate with countries in which our international vendors are located could adversely affect our business. Our business could be significantly disrupted if we cannot retain or replace members of our management team. Our business could be significantly disrupted and burdened with additional costs if our associates unionize.

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