Bluestem Group Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended May 5, 2017. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $427.622 million compared with $428.516 million a year ago. Operating loss was $29.461 million compared with $18.473 million a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $42.316 million compared with $31.996 million a year ago. Net loss was $43.023 million or $0.33 per basic and diluted share compared with $33.756 million or $0.25 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $13.768 million compared with $48.862 million a year ago. Net purchases of property and equipment was $3.788 million compared with $15.287 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.295 million compared with $1.566 million a year ago.