Stage Stores, Inc. is a retailer, which operates specialty department stores and off-price stores. The Company offers apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. The Company operates in over 42 states through approximately 727 department stores under the BEALLS, GOODY'S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES and STAGE nameplates and approximately 68 GORDMANS off-price stores. It also operates an electronic commerce Website for its department store business. The Company's department stores are located in small towns and rural communities. Its off-price stores are located in mid-sized, non-rural Midwest markets. The Company contracts with third-party carriers to deliver merchandise to its stores and customers in the fulfillment of online orders. It enables customers to pick up an online order in a local store through its buy online, ship-to-store program.
STAGE STORES, INC. 
