8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

November 1, 2012 (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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Item 8.01Other Events

On November 1, 2012, Stage Stores, Inc. issued a News Release reporting its October 2012 sales results.  A copy of the News Release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99 News Release issued by Stage Stores, Inc. on November 1, 2012, reporting its October 2012 sales results.

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.
November 2, 2012	/s/ Oded Shein
(Date)	Oded Shein
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-99

Exhibit 99

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:

Bob AronsonVice President, Investor Relations800-579-2302 (baronson@stagestores.com)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Stage Stores Reports Comparable Store Sales Increase of 6.5% for October and 8.1% for the Third Quarter

HOUSTON, TX, November 1, 2012 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) today reported that total sales for the four week October period ended October 27, 2012 increased 9.8% to $113 million from $102 million in the prior year four week October period ended October 29, 2011.  Comparable store sales for the October period increased 6.5%.

For the month, cosmetics, home & gifts, junior sportswear, men's and misses sportswear posted comparable store sales gains that exceeded the Company average.  Geographically, all regions of the country achieved a comparable store sales increase, with the Midwest, Northeast, South Central and Southwest regions outperforming.

For the third quarter, the Company reported that total sales increased 11.1% to $371 million from $333 million last year.  Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 8.1%.  For the first nine months of the fiscal year, total sales grew 8.2% to $1,118 million and comparable store sales increased 5.3%.

SALES SUMMARY

	Comparable Store Sales		Total Sales
	% Increase (Decrease)		($ in Millions)
Fiscal Period	2012	2011	2012	2011
1st Quarter	2.5	0.2	366	347
2nd Quarter	5.4	0.9	381	353
August	6.5	(1.7)	124	113
September	11.1	(0.7)	134	118
October	6.5	0.8	113	102
3rd Quarter	8.1	(0.6)	371	333
Year-To-Date (9 Mos)	5.3	0.2	1,118	1,033

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Stage Stores Reports

October Sales

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Michael Glazer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "October was another strong month for our company and provides us with nice momentum as we enter the critical fourth quarter.  We feel we are well positioned for the important holiday shopping period with a solid combination of desirable merchandise assortments, a compelling promotional calendar and exciting store events."

Store Closures Related to Hurricane Sandy

The Company also provided store closure information related to Hurricane Sandy.  A total of 54 stores across 10 states were closed as a result of the storm.  As of this morning, 49 of the 54 stores have reopened.  The Company noted that the 54 stores that were closed account for approximately 7% of annual sales.

Store Activity

The Company opened nine new stores during October.  Goody's stores were opened in Marianna, FL, Pell City, AL and Morganfield, KY; Peebles stores were opened in Taneytown, MD and Brockport, NY; a Bealls store was opened in Mountain Home, ID; and Steele's stores were opened in Houma, LA and Uvalde and Mount Pleasant, TX.

Reporting of Third Quarter Results

The Company plans to report its third quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, November 15, 2012, and to hold a conference call and webcast the same day beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

About Stage Stores

Stage Stores, Inc. operates primarily in small and mid-sized towns and communities.  Its stores, which operate under the Bealls, Goody's, Palais Royal, Peebles, Stage and Steele's names, offer moderately priced, nationally recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family. The Company operates 851 stores in 40 states.  The Company also has an eCommerce website.  For more information about Stage Stores, visit the Company's web site at www.stagestoresinc.com.

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