Children's Place Inc (NASDAQ: PLCE) is a children's specialty retail company that designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells apparel, accessories, and footwear for infants, toddlers, and children through an omni-channel network in North America and internationally. Revenue comes from direct retail sales across physical stores, two e-commerce storefronts, wholesale marketplaces, and international franchise and wholesale partnerships. Founded in 1969 and publicly traded since 1997, the company operates 498 stores in North America and 223 international points of distribution across 12 countries as of the 10-K filed April 10, 2026. Total net sales were $1.21 billion in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, down from $1.39 billion in the prior fiscal year. The company reported a net loss of $88.3 million, or $4.01 per diluted share, in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. Its two proprietary brands are The Children's Place and Gymboree. Muhammad Umair serves as President and CEO, with Mithaq Capital SPC holding a majority ownership position.

Revenue model

Transactional retail sales of proprietary-brand children's apparel, accessories, and footwear through physical stores, e-commerce sites (childrensplace.com and gymboree.com), wholesale marketplaces, and international franchise and wholesale partner agreements. U.S. segment generated $1.10 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026; international segment contributed $105.4 million.

Products and services

Fashionable apparel, accessories, and footwear sold at value prices under two proprietary brands: The Children's Place and Gymboree. Product categories cover girls and boys sizes 4-22, toddler girls and boys sizes 6 months to 5T, and baby sizes 0-24 months. Certain merchandise is sold exclusively through e-commerce channels.

Customers and end markets

End consumers are parents and caregivers purchasing children's clothing and accessories. The retail customer base is served across North American physical stores and digital storefronts, with international consumers reached through nine franchise and wholesale partners across 12 countries.

Value-chain role

Brand owner and retailer. The company designs product internally and contracts manufacturing to third parties, then sells directly to consumers through owned stores and e-commerce, and distributes internationally through franchise and wholesale partners.

Geographic exposure

Primarily North America. U.S. segment net sales were $1.10 billion and international segment net sales were $105.4 million for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. International presence spans 12 countries through 223 points of distribution operated by nine franchise and wholesale partners. Corporate offices in Secaucus, NJ and Lahore, Pakistan; distribution center in Fort Payne, AL; product support office in Hong Kong, China.

Source: SEC 10-K, filed 2026-04-10

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