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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-13-047125
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20130820

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CHILDRENS PLACE RETAIL STORES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001041859
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651]
		IRS NUMBER:				311241495
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 PLAZA DRIVE
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2015582400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 PLAZA DRIVE
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>VIA EDGAR</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Division of Corporation Finance<BR>
United States Securities and Exchange Commission<BR>
100 F Street, NE<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549<BR>
Attention: Tia L. Jenkins, Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Office of Beverages, Apparel, and Mining</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><B>Re:</B></TD><TD><B>The Children&rsquo;s Place Retail Stores, Inc.</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in"><B>Filed May 23, 2013 and March 26, 2013</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in"><B>Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in"><B>Filed April 8, 2013</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in"><B>Response dated July 24, 2013</B></P>

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No. 000-23071</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dear Ms. Jenkins:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">We acknowledge receipt
of your letter dated August 19, 2013 related to the above referenced filing.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">In order to complete
our thorough review through the appropriate diligence channels, we respectfully request an extension of time to respond to the
inquiries contained in the referenced letter. We currently anticipate submitting a response on or before September 18, 2013.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Please telephone me
at (201) 453-7351 if there are any concerns regarding our proposed timetable.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 35%">Sincerely,</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">/s/Michael Scarpa</TD>
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    <TD>Michael Scarpa</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer</TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">cc:</TD><TD>Bradley P. Cost, Esq., Senior Vice President and General Counsel</TD></TR></TABLE>

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