ALTOONA, IOWA (October 2025) – The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands and an industry-leading digital-first model, announced that it will open at the Outlets of Des Moines later this year. The Children’s Place offers stylish looks kids seek at prices parents love. Shoppers will find casual denim, graphic tees, shorts and swimwear, dresses, skirts, pants, school uniforms and more – in sizes ranging from newborn to size 16.
“The Children’s Place offers top fashions for kids at prices that fit every budget, and will be a wonderful addition to the exciting lineup of retailers at Outlets of Des Moines,” says Josie Broxson, Marketing Director for Outlets of Des Moines.”
About The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands and an industry-leading digital-first model. Its global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, 494 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces and distribution in 12 countries through seven international franchise and wholesale partners. The Children’s Place designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells fashionable, high-quality, head-to-toe outfits predominantly at value prices, primarily under its proprietary brands: “The Children’s Place”, “Gymboree”, “Sugar & Jade”, and “PJ Place”. For more information, visit: ChildrensPlace.com and Gymboree.com.
Outlets of Des Moines
Shoppers will save up to 70 percent off on top brands at Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination in Altoona, Iowa. Outlets of Des Moines features nationally renowned stores including Coach Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade Outlet, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors Outlet, Victoria’s Secret, J.Crew Factory, Gap Factory Store, Under Armour Factory House, Vera Bradley Outlet Store, Levi’s Outlet Store, Le Creuset, Planet Fitness and more. Outlets of Des Moines is conveniently located in the heart of Altoona, an entertainment destination featuring Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Adventureland Amusement Park, and Bass Pro Shops (take exit 141 off I-80 west and from I-80 east take exit 142). For more information, visit OutletsofDesMoines.com.
New England Development
For over 50 years, New England Development has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and management, delivering and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property types. The company’s national portfolio includes mixed-use developments that combine retail, residential, office, lab and hotel use, outlet centers, high-end and street-front retail, airport retail, hotels, golf courses, restaurants, and marinas. New England Development’s diverse portfolio includes CambridgeSide in Cambridge, MA, Allston Yards in Allston, MA, Chestnut Hill Square in Chestnut Hill, MA, Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona, IA, Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Clarksburg, MD, Newburyport Development and White Elephant Resorts, among others. For more information, visit NEDevelopment.com.
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