-----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, H9WUExIwUDok8J1SJKXPCMVXfOn6zDRrrgIHEQaArbQ2vfmSBCe7b2n/CMbRV+EC 3FfhBs/waQ+77ECxeEC2bA== 0000006885-10-000105.txt : 20100902 0000006885-10-000105.hdr.sgml : 20100902 20100902103556 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000006885-10-000105 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100830 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100902 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100902 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: 101053867 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_bernard.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

August 30, 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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
o  
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 August 30, 2010, Stage Stores, Inc. issued a News Release announcing the appointment of Robert Bernard as President and Chief Operating Officer of its South Hill Division.  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 August 30, 2010, announcing the appointment of Robert Bernard as President and Chief Operating Officer of its South Hill Division.
 

 
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.
   
September 2, 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 NAMES ROBERT BERNARD PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF ITS SOUTH HILL DIVISION

HOUSTON, TX, August 30, 2010 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) today announced that Robert Bernard has joined the Company as President and Chief Operating Officer of its South Hill Division, which is headquartered in South Hill, Virginia.  Bernard succeeds Richard Maloney, who was appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company in February 2010.

“We are extremely pleased that Bob is bringing his retail leadership skills to our South Hill Division,” stated Andy Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “He is another significant talent addition to the Stage family.”

Bernard, 55, comes to Stage Stores from Ross Stores, where he was Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager.  Bernard has over 30 years of retail experience, 20 of which were in senior executive merchandising positions at several Macy’s divisions.  Bernard will report to Maloney, and will be responsible for all operations of the South Hill Division, including merchandising, planning and allocation, and store operations.

“I am confident that, based on Bob’s extensive retail skills and experience, he will be instrumental in the continued development, growth, and success of our South Hill Division,” stated Maloney.

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 777 stores located in 39 states.  The Company operates its stores under the five names of Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage.  The South Hill Division operates 300 of the Company’s stores in 24 states.  For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s web site at www.stagestoresinc.com.
 
 
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