Stage Stores Reports Comparable Store Sales Increase of 11.1% for September

Stage Stores, Inc. SSI today reported that total sales for the five week September period ended September 29, 2012 increased 13.7% to $134 million from $118 million in the prior year five week September period ended October 1, 2011. Comparable store sales for the September period increased 11.1%. The Company noted that it was reporting its sales results earlier than normal due to its participation at the Telsey Advisory Group's Fall Consumer Conference on October 2, 2012.