The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced its board of directors has elected William Tracy to its board, effective August 25, 2017. Mr. Tracy will also begin his role of President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. on August 25 after serving as the company's Chief Operating Officer of Bon-Ton since July 2015. Mr. Tracy previously held various management positions at Hudson's Bay Company, including Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Logistics & Omni Channel Fulfillment, and Global Sourcing.

Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Omni Channel Fulfillment & Information Services. He has also held the position of Chief Operating Officer at both Fortunoff Brands LLC and Nine West Corporation, and has served in various senior leadership positions at Lord & Taylor and Abraham & Straus Department Stores.