The Children’s Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE) is a leading specialty retailer of children’s apparel and accessories in North America. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company designs, markets and sells clothing ranging from infants through preteen ages. Its core offerings include everyday essentials such as playwear, activewear, bottoms, tops, outerwear and accessories, with seasonal collections to address back-to-school, holiday and other key selling periods.
The company operates under several brands, most notably The Children’s Place, which encompasses mall-based and outlet retail stores as well as an e-commerce platform. In addition, the company’s portfolio includes the Janie and Jack brand—targeting a more premium demographic with higher-end children’s apparel—and the online wholesale site PB Kids. The Children’s Place also licenses its “Crazy 8” and “Baby Place” sub-brands to extend reach across different customer segments.
The Children’s Place primarily serves the United States and Canada through a network of approximately 900 retail locations and its direct-to-consumer channels, which include online shopping and mobile applications. The company’s supply chain network is supported by distribution centers in North America, helping to ensure timely delivery to stores and fulfillment of e-commerce orders. International licensing agreements have enabled the brand to reach customers in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Leadership is headed by Chief Executive Officer Matthew Hollander, who joined the company in 2018 and was appointed CEO in 2019, bringing extensive retail and digital experience. The senior management team oversees merchandising, supply chain, digital strategy and store operations, with a focus on driving omnichannel growth and enhancing the customer experience. Over its more than five decades of operation, The Children’s Place has evolved through strategic initiatives in branding, technology and store optimization to maintain its position in the competitive children’s apparel market.
