NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2003--The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) announces today the launch of an innovative national children's literacy and community service program --ReadingUSA(TM). As part of the ReadingUSA(TM) campaign, The Children's Place has made a major commitment to PBS KIDS'

SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug 7, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced sales of $49.8 million for the four-week period ended August 2, 2003, a 28% increase over sales of $39.0 million for the same period last year.

SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2003--The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced sales of $61.0 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2003, a 23% increase compared to sales of $49.6 million reported for June 2002.

SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2003--The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced that its merchandise offering can now be found at the Apparel & Accessories Store on Amazon.com. This new relationship gives customers another means to shop The Children's Place

SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2003--The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced sales of $48.4 million for the four-week period ended May 31, 2003, a 22% increase compared to sales of $39.7 million reported for May 2002.

SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2003--The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCE) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2003. -- Net sales for the first quarter increased 5% to $181.0 million, compared with $173.0 million a year earlier.

SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2003--The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced sales of $59.5 million for the four-week period ended May 3, 2003, a 16% increase compared to sales of $51.2 million reported for April 2002.

SECAUCUS, N.J., Apr 10, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced sales of $77.2 million for the five-week period ended April 5, 2003, a 5% increase compared to sales of $73.6 million reported for March 2002.

SECAUCUS, N.J., Apr 1, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced that Richard Flaks, 40, has joined the Company in the position of Vice President of Planning and Allocation. "Richard is a great addition to our team," said Ezra Dabah, Chairman

SECAUCUS, N.J., Mar 6, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced sales of $44.3 million for the four-week period ended March 1, 2003, an 8% decrease compared to sales of $48.2 million reported for February 2002.