Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-176094 on Form S-8 of our report relating to the consolidated financial statements of Stage Stores, Inc., and the effectiveness of Stage Stores, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting dated April 10, 2018, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Stage Stores, Inc. for the year ended February 3, 2018.