Houston-based national retailer reportedly cuts jobs, considers restructuring

Houston-based retailer Stage Stores Inc. (NYSE: SSI) reportedly is making cuts while moving ahead with plans to convert all locations to its low-price brand.

The company, which operates several department store chains, is transitioning all of its stores to the Gordmans off-price brand. More than 100 Gordmans stores will celebrate their grand openings throughout the month of March.

However, Stage Stores plans to close a total of roughly 200 locations, including some Gordmans stores and some stores…