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Private equity firms reportedly mulling bid for American retailer Bon-Ton Stores

WWD reports that Sycamore Partners is considering a deal for the struggling American firm to take advantage of synergies with its portfolio company Belk Inc. Bon-Ton currently operates 250 stores across the United States.

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