Company Profile For Stage Stores, Inc.

Stage Stores, Inc. (Stage Stores) is a specialty department store retailer that offers brand name and private-label apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear. As of January 31, 2009, the Company operated 739 stores located in 38 states. The Company operates its stores under four names: Bealls, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage. The Company offers a range of branded merchandise within merchandise categories, such as women's, men's and children's apparel, as well as accessories, cosmetics and footwear. The Company focuses on consumers in small and mid-size markets. Stage Stores has an average store size of approximately 18,600 selling square feet and approximately 80% of the Company's stores are located in strip shopping centers in which they are one of the anchor stores. An additional 14% of the Company's stores are located in local or regional shopping malls, while the remaining 6% are located in either free standing or downtown buildings.

BRIEF: For the twenty six weeks ended 1 August 2009, Stage Stores, Inc.'s revenues decreased 7% to $675.3M. Net income decreased 31% to $8.2M. Revenues reflect lower comparable store sales. Net income also reflects lower gross margin. The company is engaged in selling of apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family to small and mid-size towns and communities through 747 stores located in 39 states.