Stage Stores (SSI) Reports Increase in October Sales

Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) reported that its total sales for the four week October period ended October 31, 2009 increased 2.9% to $101M from $99M in the prior year four week period ended November 1, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 0.1% this year versus a decrease of 8.4% last year.

Dresses, footwear, intimates, juniors and men’s achieved comparable store sales increases during October.

Stage Stores, Inc.(SSI) brings nationally recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family to small and mid-size towns and communities through 758 stores located in 39 states.