LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS	12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2017
LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS [Abstract]
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS The Company is a defendant in Rael v. The Children’s Place, Inc., a purported class action, pending in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. In the initial complaint filed in February 2016, the plaintiff alleges that the Company falsely advertised discount prices in violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint in April 2016, adding allegations of violations of other state consumer protection laws. In August 2016, the plaintiff filed a second amended complaint, adding an additional plaintiff that allegedly made a purchase in one of the Company’s stores in California and removing the other state law claims. The plaintiffs’ second amended complaint seeks to represent a class of California purchasers and seeks, among other items, injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Company engaged in an initial mediation with the plaintiffs in December 2016; however, no resolution was reached on the matter at that time. The Company believes that the allegations are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the matter. No assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter, and the Company is unable to estimate a reasonably possible range of potential loss for this matter at this time. 9. LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS (Continued) The Company is also involved in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, any ultimate liability arising out of these proceedings will not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS

The Company is a defendant in Rael v. The Children’s Place, Inc., a purported class action, pending in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. In the initial complaint filed in February 2016, the plaintiff alleges that the Company falsely advertised discount prices in violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint in April 2016, adding allegations of violations of other state consumer protection laws. In August 2016, the plaintiff filed a second amended complaint, adding an additional plaintiff that allegedly made a purchase in one of the Company’s stores in California and removing the other state law claims. The plaintiffs’ second amended complaint seeks to represent a class of California purchasers and seeks, among other items, injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Company engaged in an initial mediation with the plaintiffs in December 2016; however, no resolution was reached on the matter at that time. The Company believes that the allegations are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the matter. No assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter, and the Company is unable to estimate a reasonably possible range of potential loss for this matter at this time.

9. LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS (Continued)

The Company is also involved in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, any ultimate liability arising out of these proceedings will not have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.