Unassociated Document
 
UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
 
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
July 26, 2006
 
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE RETAIL STORES, INC.
  
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
0-23071
(Commission
File Number)
 
31-1241495
(IRS Employer ID
Number)

 
915 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, New Jersey
07094
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

 
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code:
(201) 558-2400

 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
 
 
(c) On July 26, 2006, The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Tara Poseley will be joining the Company as Senior Vice President and President, Disney Store North America. Ms. Poseley is expected to join the Disney Store North America in September 2006. Ms. Poseley most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Design Within Reach. Before Design Within Reach, Ms. Poseley served as Senior Vice President of GapKids/babyGap. Ms. Poseley held various management positions within merchandising and operations for Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) over a period of 15 years. A copy of the Company's press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.
 
 
Item 9.01 Exhibits
 
(a)
Exhibits:
 
99.1
Press Release dated July 26, 2006.
 

 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
           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.
 
 
THE CHILDREN'S PLACE RETAIL STORES, INC.
 
By: /s/ Steven Balasiano                                     
Name: Steven Balasiano
Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Secretary

 
Dated: July 26, 2006
 

 
 
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Current Report on Form 8-K
dated July 26, 2006
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc.
 
 
99.1     Press Release dated July 26, 2006.