Stage Stores Inc. reported sales results for the month, fourth quarter to date and year to date ended December 29, 2012. For the month, the company reported total sales increased 5.0% to $287 million from $273 million in the prior year five week December period ended December 31, 2011. Comparable store sales for the December period increased 2.7%. The company noted that its feminine apparel businesses, which include misses sportswear, petites, plus sizes and junior's, achieved comparable store sales increases that exceeded the company average for December.

For the quarter to date, the company reported total sales of $428 million compared with $394 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 5.9%.

For the year to date, the company reported total sales of $1,546 million compared with $1,427 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 5.5%.