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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Stage Stores have rated Manager, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Stage Stores employees are -57% more likely to recommend Stage Stores as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at Stage Stores is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Stage Stores employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Stage Stores’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Lake Charles, LA. See below in detail how working at Stage Stores was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Stage Stores is rated D
Last updated months ago
Stage Stores ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 21 Stage Stores employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Stage Stores improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
What are some of the best things about your team?We do work together as a team
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The customers are the best part of my day
What do you like best about the leadership team?i loved the relationships i made with the co workers.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to treat there associates with respect
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The pay is very poor. The evaluations are terrible
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Management needs to be a little more Kinder and understanding of their Associates
Stage Stores Inc. brings nationally recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family.
Our mission is to be America’s leading small town and neighborhood retailer dedicated to delivering desirable brand name family apparel with exceptional value and service!
| Headquarter | Lake Charles, LA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.stagestores.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1928 |
| Tel | (337) 478-0072 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SSI |
Stage Stores competitors include Gordmans Stores, Kohl's, Ross Stores, and Shopko Optical. Stage Stores ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Stage Stores compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

9 employees at Stage Stores have reviewed Stage Stores across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 Stage Stores employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Stage Stores are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Stage Stores, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Stage Stores are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Stage Stores are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Stage Stores believe the environment at Stage Stores is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Stage Stores is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at Stage Stores work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Stage Stores are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lake Charles, LA about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lake Charles, LA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 31% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Stage Stores' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Stage Stores employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lake Charles, LA. Michael Glazer’s employees rank Stage Stores in the Top 50% for Manager, in the Bottom 40% for Team, and in the Bottom 35% for Executive Team. Glazer is generally unpopular with Stage Stores employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Stage Stores’s competitors, Michael Glazer ranks below both Ross Stores CEO Barbara Rentler and Gordmans Stores CEO Andrew Hall.
The Stage Stores Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Michael Glazer, Chief Operations Officer of Gordmans Steven Hunter, and Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President Thorsten Weber
Michael Glazer CEO / President
Michael Glazer serves as the CEO / President of Stage Stores.
Steven Hunter Chief Operations Officer of Gordmans
Mr. Steven L. Hunter has been the Chief Operations Officer of Gordmans at Stage Stores Inc. since November 22, 2017. Mr.... read more
Thorsten Weber Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Thorsten I. Weber has been Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President of Stage Stores Inc. since... read more
William E. Gentner Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. William E. Gentner, also known as Bill, has been Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Stage... read more
Oded Shein Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Oded Shein has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Stage Stores Inc., since January 10,... read more
Randi Sonenshein Senior Vice President of Finance & Strategy
Mr. Randi Sonenshein serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategy at Stage Stores Inc. Mr. Sonenshein... read more
Chadwick P. Reynolds Chief Legal Officer, Executive Vice President and Secretary
Mr. Chadwick P. Reynolds, also known as Chad, has been the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at Stage Stores Inc. since... read more
Russell A. Lundy II Chief Stores Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Russell A. Lundy, II, also known as Russ, has been an Executive Vice President and Chief Stores Officer of Stage... read more
Richard E. Stasyszen Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller
Mr. Richard E. Stasyszen has been Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller of Stage Stores Inc., since July 2001... read more
How much do people at Stage Stores get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Stage Stores is $129,364, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,379, or $62 per hour.
At Stage Stores, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,962 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,809 annually. Average Stage Stores salaries by department include: Customer Support at $69,478, Finance at $89,736, IT at $108,196, and HR at $126,451. Half of Stage Stores salaries are above $129,379.
6 employees at Stage Stores rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 6 employees at Stage Stores rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Stage Stores across various culture dimensions.
Stage Stores PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Stage Stores applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Stage Stores?
Stage Stores CEO is Michael Glazer, their score by employees is 49
What is Stage Stores eNPS?
The eNPS for Stage Stores is -57
What is Stage Stores revenue?
Stage Stores revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Stage Stores?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 143k
What are the salaries in the Product in Stage Stores?
The average salaries for Product in Stage Stores is 165k