PLCE News & Events

The Children's Place is announcing its new collaboration with Marchesa. Gymboree, part of The Children's Place family of brands, announces its MARCHESA MINI X GYMBOREE collection, a collaboration launched on February 19, 2026, that brings "sophisticated design and thoughtful craftsmanship to girls' special occasion-wear," the company said.

The Children's Place announced a series of leadership appointments and organizational changes that enhance its ability to deliver strong performance under its new operating model. Kim Roy has been appointed Executive Director of the Company, to serve as an executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors effective March 2, 2026. Lisa Pillette will join the Company as Chief Customer Officer, also effective March 2, 2026. Additionally: Kiera Ganann joined the Company effective December 1, 2025, as SVP, Head of Merchandising; Kristin Clifford, SVP, Head of Sourcing, will take on additional responsibilities as SVP, Head of Sourcing & Product Operations; Tiffany Whitford joined the Company effective June 2, 2025, as GVP, Head of Stores; Effective December 1, 2025, Aleksandra Kinney was promoted to GVP, Head of Global Planning & Inventory, and joined the Senior Leadership Team; Kimberly Ketch will serve as the Company's new GVP, Head of Design, effective immediately.

Designer Brands (DBI) announced that Sheamus Toal will join the company as executive VP, CFO and principal financial officer, effective February 16. Mark Haley, who has served as interim principal financial officer during the transition period, will return full time to his position as senior VP, controller and principal accounting officer. Most recently, Sheamus served as COO and CFO of Children's Place (PLCE).