X0303 4 2011-04-11 0000006885 STAGE STORES INC SSI 0001486546 HUNTER STEVEN L 10201 MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77025 0 1 0 0 EVP, Chief Information Officer Common Stock 2011-04-11 4 A 0 8000 0 A 23008 D On April 11, 2011, the reporting person was granted 8,000 shares of restricted common stock. The shares will vest one third ratably on the first three anniversary dates from the date of grant. /s/ R.E. Stasyszen, Attorney in Fact for Steven L. Hunter 2011-04-13