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LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 29, 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 alleged 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 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 mediation proceedings with the plaintiffs in December 2016 and April 2017. In April 2017, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the matter on a class basis with all individuals in the United States who made a qualifying purchase at The Children’s Place between February 11, 2012 through the date of preliminary approval by the court of the settlement. The proposed settlement provides for merchandise vouchers for class members who submit valid claims, as well as payment of legal fees and expenses and claims administration expenses. The proposed settlement, if ultimately entered into by the parties and approved by the court, will result in the dismissal of all claims through the date of the court’s preliminary approval of the settlement. However, if the proposed settlement is rejected by the court, the parties will likely return to litigation, and in such event, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome of this matter. In connection with the agreement in principle regarding a proposed settlement, the Company has recorded a reserve for $5.0 million in its consolidated financial statements for the First Quarter 2017. 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 adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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