XML 64 R51.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.1.9

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $) Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
--- | --- | ---
Jan. 31, 2015 | Nov. 01, 2014 | Aug. 02, 2014 | May 03, 2014 | Feb. 01, 2014 | Nov. 02, 2013 | Aug. 03, 2013 | May 04, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Feb. 01, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2013
Net sales | $ 479,243,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | [1] | $ 487,304,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 384,628,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 410,149,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 467,497,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | [2] | $ 492,680,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 382,448,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 423,164,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 1,761,324,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 1,765,789,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 1,809,486,000 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet
Gross profit | 164,810,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | [1] | 190,111,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 119,118,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 148,261,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 164,310,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | [2] | 201,761,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 126,182,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 163,268,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 622,300,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 655,521,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit | 691,440,000 us-gaap_GrossProfit
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 123,735,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | [1] | 116,120,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 117,111,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 113,720,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 118,716,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | [2] | 123,521,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 124,408,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 119,008,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 470,686,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 485,653,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 510,918,000 us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
Asset impairment charges | 4,794,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | [1] | 3,306,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 3,045,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 7,867,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | [2] | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 21,766,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 11,145,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 29,633,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse | 2,284,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse
Other costs (income) | 85,000 us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 |  | (286,000)us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | (98,000)us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | 231,000 us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | (144,000)us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 |  | 200,000 us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | 61,000 us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | (1,023,000)us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | (68,000)us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | (906,000)us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 | 11,088,000 us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
Depreciation and amortization | 15,542,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | [1] | 15,168,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 15,557,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 14,227,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 15,968,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | [2] | 16,473,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 15,593,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 16,824,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 60,494,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 64,858,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 77,435,000 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
Operating income (loss) | 20,654,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | [1] | 55,803,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | (16,497,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 20,083,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 21,903,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | [2] | 61,567,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | (35,646,000)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 28,459,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 80,043,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 76,283,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 89,715,000 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | 20,609,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | [1] | 55,721,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | (16,557,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 20,102,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 22,026,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | [2] | 61,649,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | (35,646,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 28,519,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 79,875,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 76,548,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 89,695,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 3,572,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | [1] | 18,779,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (5,870,000)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 6,506,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 6,375,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | [2] | 19,910,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (12,010,000)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 9,247,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 22,987,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 23,522,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 26,452,000 us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Income (loss) from continuing operations | 17,037,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | [1] | 36,942,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | (10,687,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 13,596,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 15,651,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | [2] | 41,739,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | (23,636,000)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 19,272,000 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |  |  |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | $ 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | [1] | $ 1.70 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ (0.49)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 0.61 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 0.69 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | [2] | $ 1.84 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 0.83 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 2.59 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 2.32 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 2.61 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 21,512 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding |  | 21,756 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 21,837 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 22,419 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 22,652 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding |  | 22,628 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 22,514 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 23,289 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 21,924 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 22,835 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding | 24,276 us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding
State |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3,691,000 us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit | 4,371,000 us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit | 5,230,000 us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit
Share-based Compensation |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 17,783,000 us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 21,210,000 us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 14,253,000 us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation
Cash dividends declared and paid per common share | $ 0.1325 us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid |  | $ 0.1325 us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid | $ 0.1325 us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid | $ 0.1325 us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0.15 us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid |  |
Disposition stores [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Asset impairment charges |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4,800,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = plce_DispositionstoresMember | 7,900,000 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = plce_DispositionstoresMember |
Severance Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 3,200,000 us-gaap_SeveranceCosts1 / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = plce_DispositionstoresMember | $ 2,000,000 us-gaap_SeveranceCosts1 / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = plce_DispositionstoresMember |
[1] | {F|ahBzfndlYmZpbGluZ3MtaHJkcmoLEgZYTUxEb2MiXlhCUkxEb2NHZW5JbmZvOmNiNTA2OTg0ZGM1NTQzMDA4YjAzNDRiNzc4YzY2ZjI2fFRleHRTZWxlY3Rpb246MzdDRTdDN0ZEQTNEMjBEM0EzMTM1OUU2OEZFQ0JDNjgM}
[2] | {F|ahBzfndlYmZpbGluZ3MtaHJkcmoLEgZYTUxEb2MiXlhCUkxEb2NHZW5JbmZvOmNiNTA2OTg0ZGM1NTQzMDA4YjAzNDRiNzc4YzY2ZjI2fFRleHRTZWxlY3Rpb246NjE1QjcyNjE1Mjk1OTc3RTlFMkQ1OUU2OEZFQzAwNjQM}

X
- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Includes, but is not limited to, one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and termination benefits associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement. Excludes expenses associated with special or contractual termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6394359&loc=d3e17939-110869 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140904-122747 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140864-122747 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section P -Subsection 3, 4 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 04 -Article 3 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of current state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 740 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 6.I.7) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=34349781&loc=d3e330036-122817 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Current Tax Expense (or Benefit) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6509736 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 740 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 9 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6907707&loc=d3e32639-109319 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 235 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(h)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 08 -Paragraph h -Article 4 Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 6 -Section I -Subsection 7 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6391035&loc=d3e2868-110229 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1,2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_GrossProfit
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=8077374&loc=d3e2420-110228 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6391110&loc=d3e2921-110230 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 958 -SubTopic 225 -Section 45 -Paragraph 11 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28367520&loc=d3e92212-112881 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Impairment -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6515133 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 235 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(h)(1)(i)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 19 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7656940&loc=SL4569616-111683 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 260 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6371337&loc=d3e3550-109257 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 260 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7655603&loc=d3e1252-109256 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.21) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 04 -Paragraph 18 -Article 7 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 20 -Article 5 Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 04 -Paragraph 21 -Article 9 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 235 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(h)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 08 -Paragraph h -Article 4 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Income Tax Expense (or Benefit) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6515339 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 740 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 9 -Subparagraph (a),(b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6907707&loc=d3e32639-109319 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 1 -Article 5 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.4) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 4 -Article 5 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 330 -SubTopic 10 -Section 30 -Paragraph 8 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=34747878&loc=d3e3636-108311 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6394359&loc=d3e17939-110869 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140904-122747 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140864-122747 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section P -Subsection 3, 4 Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a)(10) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SeveranceCosts1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 260 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6371337&loc=d3e3550-109257 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 260 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 16 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7655603&loc=d3e1505-109256 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis=plce_DispositionstoresMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |