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THE CHILDREN'S PLACE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF STOREFRONT ON SHEIN

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The Children's Place (PLCE) has announced a strategic partnership with global online retailer SHEIN, launching its storefront on SHEIN's platform. This collaboration aims to expand The Children's Place's reach by offering their children's apparel through SHEIN's extensive digital marketplace. The partnership, initially launching in the U.S. with plans for global expansion, combines The Children's Place's expertise in children's fashion with SHEIN's digital presence and customer base. The initiative is part of The Children's Place's strategy to diversify its omnichannel presence and enhance customer accessibility.

The Children's Place (PLCE) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con il rivenditore online globale SHEIN, lanciando il proprio punto vendita sulla piattaforma di SHEIN. Questa collaborazione mira ad ampliare la portata di The Children's Place offrendo i loro abiti per bambini attraverso l'ampio marketplace digitale di SHEIN. La partnership, che verrà inizialmente lanciata negli Stati Uniti con piani di espansione globale, unisce l'esperienza di The Children's Place nella moda infantile con la presenza digitale e il bacino di clienti di SHEIN. L'iniziativa fa parte della strategia di The Children's Place per diversificare la propria presenza omnicanale e migliorare l'accessibilità per i clienti.

The Children's Place (PLCE) ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con el minorista en línea global SHEIN, lanzando su tienda en la plataforma de SHEIN. Esta colaboración tiene como objetivo expandir el alcance de The Children's Place al ofrecer su ropa infantil a través del extenso mercado digital de SHEIN. La asociación, que se lanzará inicialmente en EE. UU. con planes de expansión global, combina la experiencia de The Children's Place en moda infantil con la presencia digital y la base de clientes de SHEIN. La iniciativa es parte de la estrategia de The Children's Place para diversificar su presencia omnicanal y mejorar la accesibilidad para los clientes.

어린이의 장소(The Children's Place, PLCE)는 글로벌 온라인 소매업체 SHEIN과 전략적 파트너십을 발표하고, SHEIN 플랫폼에 자사 매장을 론칭하게 되었습니다. 이 협업은 SHEIN의 광범위한 디지털 마켓플레이스를 통해 자사 아동복을 제공함으로써 The Children's Place의 범위를 확장하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 파트너십은 미국에서 처음 시작되며, 글로벌 확장 계획이 있으며, 아동 패션에 대한 The Children's Place의 전문성과 SHEIN의 디지털 존재감 및 고객 기반을 결합합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 The Children's Place의 옴니채널 존재를 다각화하고 고객 접근성을 향상시키려는 전략의 일환입니다.

The Children's Place (PLCE) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec le détaillant en ligne mondial SHEIN, lançant sa boutique sur la plateforme de SHEIN. Cette collaboration vise à étendre la portée de The Children's Place en proposant leurs vêtements pour enfants à travers l'énorme marché numérique de SHEIN. Le partenariat, qui sera initialement lancé aux États-Unis avec des plans d'expansion mondiale, combine l'expertise de The Children's Place en mode pour enfants avec la présence numérique et la base de clients de SHEIN. L'initiative s'inscrit dans la stratégie de The Children's Place pour diversifier sa présence omnicanale et améliorer l'accessibilité pour les clients.

The Children's Place (PLCE) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit dem globalen Online-Händler SHEIN angekündigt und seinen Store auf der Plattform von SHEIN eröffnet. Diese Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die Reichweite von The Children's Place zu erweitern, indem die Kinderbekleidung über das umfangreiche digitale Marktplatz von SHEIN angeboten wird. Die Partnerschaft wird zunächst in den USA gestartet, mit Plänen zur globalen Expansion, und verbindet das Fachwissen von The Children's Place im Bereich Kinderbekleidung mit der digitalen Präsenz und dem Kundenstamm von SHEIN. Die Initiative ist Teil der Strategie von The Children's Place, ihre Omnichannel-Präsenz zu diversifizieren und die Zugänglichkeit für die Kunden zu verbessern.

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  • Strategic expansion of digital presence through SHEIN's global platform
  • Access to SHEIN's massive customer base
  • Potential for international market expansion through phased roll-out
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This strategic partnership with SHEIN represents a significant market expansion opportunity for The Children's Place. SHEIN's platform boasts over 150 million active users globally, potentially providing PLCE immediate access to a vast new customer base. The collaboration addresses critical challenges: declining foot traffic in traditional retail and the need for enhanced digital presence.

The partnership could drive substantial revenue growth through:

  • Access to SHEIN's younger, digitally-native consumer demographic
  • Reduced customer acquisition costs through SHEIN's established platform
  • International market expansion without significant capital investment
However, potential risks include brand dilution and margin pressure from SHEIN's aggressive pricing model. The success will largely depend on maintaining product quality while adapting to SHEIN's fast-fashion operational tempo.

This partnership marks a pivotal shift in The Children's Place's digital transformation strategy. By leveraging SHEIN's advanced e-commerce infrastructure and sophisticated algorithm-driven platform, PLCE gains immediate technological advantages without substantial investment in proprietary systems. The move is particularly timely given the company's recent financial challenges and the need for cost-effective growth channels.

The integration with SHEIN's marketplace could significantly reduce operational complexity while expanding market reach. Key benefits include access to SHEIN's robust logistics network, data-driven inventory management and sophisticated digital marketing capabilities. This could help optimize inventory turnover and reduce markdown risks, critical factors for improving profitability in the children's apparel segment.

SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, SHEIN.

This collaboration brings The Children's Place's high-quality, trend-right apparel to SHEIN's platform, opening new doors to reach millions of families. This partnership marks a significant step forward, combining the heritage and value of The Children's Place with SHEIN's unmatched global reach, trend-savvy appeal, and innovative shopping experience. Together, they aim to deliver stylish, affordable children's fashion directly to the fingertips of parents everywhere. 

New Horizons in Omnichannel Strategy

"As a brand with deep roots in providing exceptional value and trend-forward children's apparel, diversifying our omnichannel strategies is a top priority," said Claudia Lima-Guinehut, Brand President of The Children's Place. "Our partnership with SHEIN allows us to seamlessly meet customers where they are – on digital platforms – delivering the convenience, value, and satisfaction they expect from us. This collaboration reflects our commitment to making shopping effortless, accessible, and exciting for today's families." 

"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Children's Place, helping them reach millions of customers around the world by offering their beloved products on SHEIN's trusted and innovative global platform," said Jessica Liu, Vice President, Global Brand Operations at SHEIN. "This collaboration underscores our commitment to offering a wide variety of affordable, high-quality options for shoppers, and we look forward to continuing to integrate renowned brands like The Children's Place into the SHEIN shopping experience."

Seamless Shopping for Every Occasion

With The Children's Place now available on SHEIN, parents can effortlessly shop for high-quality, affordable clothing, whether it's for back-to-school, holiday celebrations, weekend playdates, or family vacations. The collaboration offers trend-right product assortments and limited-time promotions designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern families. 

Shop Now 

The Children's Place is now available on SHEIN in the U.S. and will soon be made available globally in a phased roll-out.

Visit US.SHEIN.COM to explore The Children's Place's latest collection and to experience this exciting collaboration first-hand. 

This partnership showcases both brands' shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. As The Children's Place and SHEIN come together, they are redefining what it means to deliver quality, affordable, and fashion-forward style – empowering parents and delighting children around the world. 

About The Children's Place

The Children's Place is an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands. Its global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, more than 500 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces and distribution in 15 countries through five international franchise partners. The Children's Place designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells fashionable, high-quality apparel, accessories and footwear predominantly at value prices, primarily under its proprietary brands: "The Children's Place", "Gymboree", "Sugar & Jade", and "PJ Place". For more information, visit: www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com, as well as the Company's social media channels on Instagram, Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.  

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN remains committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements relating to the Company's strategic initiatives and results of operations, including adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share. Forward-looking statements typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "plan," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the "Risk Factors" section of its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. Included among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially are the risk that the Company will be unable to achieve operating results at levels sufficient to fund and/or finance the Company's current level of operations and repayment of indebtedness, the risk that the Company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences, the risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of the Company's business and its dependence on consumer spending patterns, which may be affected by changes in economic conditions (including inflation), the risk that changes in the Company's plans and strategies with respect to pricing, capital allocation, capital structure, investor communications and/or operations may have a negative effect on the Company's business, the risk that the Company's strategic initiatives to increase sales and margin, improve operational efficiencies, enhance operating controls, decentralize operational authority and reshape the Company's culture are delayed or do not result in anticipated improvements, the risk of delays, interruptions, disruptions and higher costs in the Company's global supply chain, including resulting from disease outbreaks, foreign sources of supply in less developed countries, more politically unstable countries, or countries where vendors fail to comply with industry standards or ethical business practices, including the use of forced, indentured or child labor, the risk that the cost of raw materials or energy prices will increase beyond current expectations or that the Company is unable to offset cost increases through value engineering or price increases, various types of litigation, including class action litigations brought under securities, consumer protection, employment, and privacy and information security laws and regulations, the imposition of regulations affecting the importation of foreign-produced merchandise, including duties and tariffs, risks related to the existence of a controlling shareholder, and the uncertainty of weather patterns. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact:  The Children's Place Investor Relations (201) 558-2400 ext. 14500

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FAQ

When did The Children's Place (PLCE) launch its storefront on SHEIN?

The Children's Place launched its storefront on SHEIN in October 2023, initially in the U.S. market.

Will The Children's Place (PLCE) products on SHEIN be available internationally?

Yes, The Children's Place products will be available internationally through SHEIN in a phased roll-out, following the initial U.S. launch.

What products will The Children's Place (PLCE) sell on SHEIN's platform?

The Children's Place will offer its trend-right, high-quality children's apparel through the SHEIN platform.

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