Bluestem Group Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2018. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $381.060 million compared with $427.622 million a year ago. Operating loss was $27.199 million compared with $29.451 million a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $39.801 million compared with $42.316 million a year ago. Net loss was $40.112 million or $0.30 per basic and diluted share compared with $43.023 million or $0.33 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was $2.992 million compared with net cash from operating activities of $13.768 million a year ago. Net purchases of property and equipment was $4.958 million compared with $3.788 million a year ago. Adjusted LBITDA was $14.193 million compared with adjusted EBITDA of $6.295 million a year ago.