-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SCxI8M99ZmHvTYPDzUnkRjeCIh+6FyQsO/uEdQf0rvF6tt1mQ36T0G+z8P4w7jR2 nHpyhLZhi3ePEwmUNcj0Zw== 0000006885-10-000024.txt : 20100305 0000006885-10-000024.hdr.sgml : 20100305 20100305115201 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000006885-10-000024 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100303 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100305 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100305 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STAGE STORES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000006885 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651] IRS NUMBER: 911826900 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14035 FILM NUMBER: 10659606 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10201 MAIN ST CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77025 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136675601 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10201 MAIN STREET CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77025 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: APPAREL RETAILERS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930908 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TEXTILE DISTRIBUTORS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19690521 8-K 1 form8k_hunter.htm STAGE STORES, INC., FORM 8K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549

________________
 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 3, 2010
(Date of Report, Date of Earliest Event Reported)

Stage Stores, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

1-14035
(Commission File Number)

NEVADA
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
91-1826900
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
10201 Main Street, Houston, Texas
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
77025
(Zip Code)
 
(800) 579-2302
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 
 
 

 
Item 8.01                      Other Events

On March 3, 2010, Stage Stores, Inc. issued a News Release announcing the promotion of Steven Hunter, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, to Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer.  A copy of the News Release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.
 
Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)                     Exhibits
 
                                     
99
News Release issued by Stage Stores, Inc. on March 3, 2010, announcing the promotion of Steven Hunter, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, to Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer.
 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
 

   
 
STAGE STORES, INC.
   
March 5, 2010
/s/ Edward J. Record
    (Date)
Edward J. Record
 
Chief Financial Officer and
 
Chief Operating Officer
   


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Exhibit 99

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:
Bob Aronson
Vice President, Investor Relations
800-579-2302
(baronson@stagestores.com)


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Stage Stores Announces Executive Promotion; Begins Development of eCommerce Platform

HOUSTON, TX, March 3, 2010 – Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) announced today that Steven Hunter, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer.  The promotion is being made in conjunction with Hunter assuming responsibility for the Company’s eCommerce initiative, which is in the early stage of development.  The Company is targeting full roll-out of its eCommerce platform in 2011.

Hunter, 39, joined Stage Stores in June 2008.  Prior to joining Stage Stores, Hunter served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology for Belk, Inc. and held positions of escalating leadership responsibility at Best Buy and Kmart.  In addition to his new responsibility of overseeing the development of the Company’s eCommerce platform, Hunter oversees Information Services for both the Houston and South Hill Divisions.  Hunter reports to Edward Record, Chief Operating Officer.

Commenting on the appointment of Hunter, Record stated, “Steven is a dynamic leader with a strong retail background and extensive knowledge of information systems and technology.  Steven has been instrumental in the successful implementation of the Company’s new POS platform and North/South store realignment, in addition to the development and pilot of the markdown optimization system.  His leadership and vision have driven significant cost efficiencies and productivity improvements and I am confident that, under his leadership, we will meet our goal of rolling-out eCommerce in 2011.”

Commenting on the Company’s eCommerce initiative, Andy Hall, President and CEO, stated, “This is an exciting opportunity for us to make our merchandise more accessible to consumers in small towns across the nation.  Given Steven’s impressive track record and leadership abilities, I know we are in good hands on this very important initiative.”
 
 

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About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. 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.  The Company operates its stores under the five names of Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage.  For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s web site at www.stagestoresinc.com.


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