Measuring The Impact Of Bon-Ton’s Liquidation In Wisconsin And Beyond

Bon-Ton, the parent company of retailers like Younkers, Boston Store and Bergner’s, is heading to liquidation, and more than 200 stores are facing closures in the coming weeks and months. Bon-Ton has a heavy presence in Wisconsin, including a handful of stores throughout the state and a headquarters in Milwaukee, and more than 2,000 employees stand to lose their jobs. This hour, we look at what went wrong for the company, how the closures will affect Wisconsin’s economy, and what the impact of Bon-Ton’s departure might mean for the broader retail landscape.