The Children's Place Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyer

The Children's Place, a national children's clothing retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The company is pursuing a court-supervised sale process for substantially all of its assets, with bids requested by December 9, 2026, and an expected sale completion by the end of December. All stores and e-commerce websites remain open, but gift cards and reward points will be accepted for a limited time.