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<CONFORMED-NAME>CHILDRENS PLACE RETAIL STORES INC
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<STREET1>ONE DODGE DR
<CITY>CALDWELL
<STATE>NJ
<ZIP>07006
<PHONE>9732278900
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<TITLE>Form 8-K</TITLE>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>FORM 8-K</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>CURRENT REPORT</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B></FONT></P>


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<TD WIDTH=70%>Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)</TD>
<TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=RIGHT>February 5, 2004</TD>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>THE CHILDREN'S PLACE RETAIL STORES, INC.</B></FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH=100% ALIGN=CENTER>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</TD>
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<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DELAWARE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>
(State or other jurisdiction<BR>
of incorporation)
</TD>
<TD WIDTH=34% ALIGN=CENTER>
<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0-23071&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>
(Commission<BR>
File Number)
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<TD WIDTH=33% ALIGN=CENTER>
<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31-1241495&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>
(IRS Employer ID<BR>
Number)
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<TD WIDTH=70%>915 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey</TD>
<TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER>07094</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=70%>(Address of principal executive offices)</TD>
<TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER>(Zip Code)</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=70%>Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code:</TD>
<TD WIDTH=30%>(201) 558-2400</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=100%>(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=10%><B>Item 7.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH=90%><B><U>Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits</U>.</B></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=5%><B>(c)</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH=95%><B>Exhibits</B></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=3%>&nbsp;</TD>
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<U>Exhibit<BR>
Number</U><BR>
<BR>
99
</TD>
<TD WIDTH=85%>
<BR>
<U>Description</U><BR>
<BR>
Press release dated February 5, 2004.
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<TD WIDTH=10%><B>Item 12.</B></TD>
<TD WIDTH=90%><B><U>Results of Operations and Financial Condition</U>.</B></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
On February 5, 2004, The Children&#146;s Place Retail Stores, Inc. issued a
press release announcing financial information for the fiscal quarter and fiscal
year ended January 31, 2004. A copy of this press release is included as Exhibit
99 hereto. </FONT></P>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>[Remainder of page intentionally left blank;<BR>
signature on following page.]</FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>SIGNATURES</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH=50%>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH=50%>
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE RETAIL STORES, INC.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
By: <U>/s/ Seth L. Udasin
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Seth L. Udasin<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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<P><FONT SIZE=3>Dated: February 5, 2004</FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>INDEX TO EXHIBITS</FONT></P>
<BR>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>Current Report on Form 8-K<BR>
Dated February 5, 2004</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>The Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc</FONT></P>
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Exhibit No.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99
</TD>
<TD WIDTH=95%>
Description<BR>
<BR>
Press Release issued by the Company on February 5, 2004
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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT SIZE=3>EXHIBIT 99</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>PRESS RELEASE</FONT></P>
<BR>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</FONT></P>
<BR>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>THE CHILDREN'S PLACE REPORTS JANUARY &amp; FISCAL 2003 SALES RESULTS</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>~ January Sales Increased 15%; Comparable Store Sales Increased 6% ~<BR>
~ Company Now Anticipates Fourth Quarter Earnings of Approximately $0.52 Per<BR>
Share Versus $0.09 Per Share Last Year ~</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Secaucus, New Jersey &#150; February 5, 2004 &#150; The Children's Place Retail
Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), today announced sales of $39.6 million for the
four-week period ended January 31, 2004, a 15% increase over sales of $34.4
million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the four-week
period increased 6% versus a 20% decrease in January 2003. The Company closed
two stores during the month. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sales for the thirteen-weeks ended January 31, 2004, were $234.6 million, a 19%
increase from sales of $196.7 million for the same period last year. Comparable
store sales increased 9% for the period versus a 19% decrease in the same period
last year. During the fourth quarter, the Company opened four stores and closed
two stores. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For the fifty-two weeks ended January 31, 2004, total sales increased 19% to
$797.9 million from $671.4 million last year. Comparable store sales for the
year increased 4% versus a 16% decrease last year. The Company opened 53 stores
in fiscal 2003, and closed five stores. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Company stated that in light of January sales and improved gross margin
results it now anticipates earnings per share of approximately $0.52 for the
fourth quarter, compared to earnings per share of $0.09 for the comparable
quarter last year. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In conjunction with The Children's Place January sales release, you are invited
to listen to the Company's pre-recorded monthly sales call, which will be
available beginning at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time today through Thursday, February
12, 2004. To access the call, please visit the Company's website,
www.childrensplace.com, or dial (402) 220-1182. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Children's Place plans to report full fourth quarter and fiscal 2003 results
on Thursday, February 26, 2004. The Company will host a conference call on that
date to be broadcast live via webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested
parties can access the webcast via the Company's website,
www.childrensplace.com. An archive of the webcast can be accessed one hour after
the live call has taken place and will be available through Wednesday, March 3,
2004. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of high
quality, value-priced apparel and accessories for children, newborn to age ten.
The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells its products under the
"The Children's Place" brand name. As of January 31, 2004, the Company operated
691 stores, including 649 stores in the United States and 42 stores in Canada.
The Company also sells its merchandise through its virtual store located at
www.childrensplace.com. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This press release and above referenced call may contain certain forward-looking
statements regarding future circumstances. 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 to differ
materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements including,
in particular, the risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, events, and
performance may differ. Readers or listeners (on the call) are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
the date hereof. We undertake 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. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not
constitute an admission by The Children's Place or any other person that the
events or circumstances described in such statement are material. </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH=10%>CONTACT:</TD>
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The Children's Place<BR>
Seth Udasin, Chief Financial Officer, (201) 558-2409<BR>
Heather Anthony, Director, Investor Relations, (201) 558-2865
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