Bluestem Group Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2016. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $428.5 million compared with $206.2 million a year ago. Operating loss was $18.5 million compared with $15.7 million a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $31.99 million compared with $23.2 million a year ago. Net loss was $33.8 million or $0.25 per basic and diluted share compared with $23.5 million or $0.17 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $48.9 million compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $12.3 million a year ago. Net purchases of property and equipment was $15.3 million compared with $6.3 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.6 million compared with $8.1 million a year ago.