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About Children's Place
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Children's Place is based in Secaucus, New Jersey. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker PLCE. The SEC classifies its business as retail-family clothing stores. In the fiscal year to 31 January 2026, it reported revenue of $1.21bn and a net loss of $88.3m. At that date it held total assets of $670.3m and shareholders' equity of −$54.2m.
The Children’s Place, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is one of the only pure-play children’s specialty retailers in North America with an omni-channel presence. We design, contract to manufacture, and sell fashionable, high-quality apparel, accessories and footwear predominantly at value prices, primarily under our proprietary brands: “The Children’s Place” and “Gymboree”. Our global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, 498 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces, 223 international points of distribution in 12 countries through nine international franchise and wholesale partners, and social media channels on Instagram, Facebook, and X, formerly known as Twitter. Our physical stores offer a friendly and convenient shopping environment, segmented into departments that serve the wardrobe needs of girls and boys (sizes 4-22), toddler girls and boys (sizes 6 months-5T), and baby (sizes 0-24 months). Our digital storefronts are at www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com, where our customers are able to shop online for the same merchandise available in our physical stores, as well as certain exclusive merchandise offered only on our e-commerce sites.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 10 Apr 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- Listed since
- 19 Sept 1997
- Employees
- 7,800
- Website
- childrensplace.com ↗
- Head office
- 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094
- Classification
- Retail-Family Clothing Stores
- Filer status
- Non-accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Turki Saleh AlrajhiChairman of the Board, since 2024
- Mr. Muhammad UmairPresident, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2024$2.0m
- Mr. Muhammad Asif SeemabExecutive Vice Chairman of the Board, since 2024$132,525
- Mr. John SzczepanskiChief Financial Officer
- Ms. Claudia LimaguinehutBrand President$1.3m
- Ms. Laura LentiniChief Accounting Officer$141,348
- Mr. Jared ShureChief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary$1.3m
- Mr. Hussan ArshadIndependent Director$241,665
- Mr. Douglas EdwardsIndependent Director$209,835
- Mr. Rhys SummertonIndependent Director
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 65
- Environment
- 52
- Social
- 61
- Governance
- 81
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 3,964 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 25,252 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 770,868 t
- Women in the workforce
- 85%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong Brand Image: Children's Place Inc has established itself as a well-known and trusted brand in the children's clothing industry.
- Extensive Product Range: The company offers a wide variety of clothing and accessories for children of different age groups, catering to a diverse customer base.
- Robust Distribution Network: Children's Place Inc operates through a large number of retail stores across multiple locations, ensuring easy accessibility for customers.
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Seasonal Demand: Children's clothing sales are often influenced by seasonal factors, which can result in fluctuations in revenue and profitability.
- Limited International Presence: The company's operations are primarily focused on the United States, limiting its exposure to potential international markets.
- Vulnerability to Fashion Trends: The children's fashion industry is highly influenced by rapidly changing trends, which may pose challenges in terms of inventory management.
Opportunities
- E-commerce Growth: The increasing popularity of online shopping presents an opportunity for Children's Place Inc to expand its digital presence and reach a wider customer base.
- Expansion into New Markets: Exploring untapped international markets can help the company diversify its revenue streams and reduce dependence on the domestic market.
- Collaborations and Partnerships: Forming strategic alliances with other brands or designers can enhance product offerings and attract new customers.
Threats
- Intense Competition: The children's clothing industry is highly competitive, with numerous established brands and new entrants vying for market share.
- Economic Factors: Economic downturns or recessions can impact consumer spending on discretionary items such as children's clothing.
- Changing Consumer Preferences: Shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethical clothing may require adaptations in the company's offerings and production processes.
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