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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
Mar. 20, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name CHILDRENS PLACE RETAIL STORES INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001041859    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jan. 28, 2012    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-28    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,093,457,810
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   24,495,017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY