Stage Stores, Inc. disclosed that Jason Curtis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company to pursue a career with another retailer, effective May 22, 2020. Mr. Glazer will oversee the finance function, and to support him, the Company retained Rick Stasyszen, who previously served as the Company's Senior Vice President, Finance and Controller until 2019.

The health and safety of its associates and guests remains Stage Stores' top priority as it takes a phased approach to reopening its stores in the coming weeks to commence the liquidation of its inventory. The company currently anticipates that the first phase of approximately 557 stores will open on May 15, 2020, the second phase of approximately 67 stores is expected to open on May 28, 2020 and the balance of the chain is expected to open on June 4, 2020.