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The Children’s Place, Inc. and 13 affiliates filed Chapter 11 on November 8, 2026 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, Case No. 26-22682 (SLM), with about $881 million in debt and a plan to sell substantially all of its assets, with bids due December 9, 2026. Vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, importers, freight carriers and service providers owed money face deadlines measured in days. Kasen Law Group has represented vendors, landlords, carriers, personal injury claimants and other creditors in retail bankruptcies including Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond, Forever 21 and American Signature (Value City Furniture), and we put that experience to work for Children’s Place creditors from day one.
Owed money by The Children’s Place? Call (888) 959-8220 today. The reclamation deadline is November 28, 2026 and bids are due December 9, 2026. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation and can review your account the same day.
Why Retail Bankruptcy Experience Matters in The Children’s Place Case
Large retail Chapter 11 cases follow a pattern, and creditors who have seen it before make better decisions:
- The first weeks decide the most. First-day orders, critical vendor programs, trade agreements and post-petition terms are set almost immediately.
- Sale cases move fast. The Children’s Place is targeting a sale closing around the end of December, about seven weeks after filing.
- Priority claims must be documented early. Goods-received claims under Section 503(b)(9), reclamation demands and administrative claims each have their own rules and dates.
- Preference lawsuits come later. In retail cases, the estate or a litigation trust often sues vendors over payments made in the 90 days before the filing, sometimes a year or two after the case begins. For Children’s Place vendors, that window runs from August 10 to November 8, 2026.
Our firm has advised creditors at each of these stages in other retail cases, as the examples below show. Jenny R. Kasen practices before the New Jersey bankruptcy court where The Children’s Place case is pending.
Our Experience Representing Creditors in Retail Bankruptcies
Kasen Law Group has represented vendors and suppliers, overseas manufacturers, landlords, trucking and delivery companies, personal injury claimants and other contract counterparties in other large retail cases, such as Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond, Forever 21, Express, American Signature (Value City Furniture), 99 Cents Only Stores, Liberated Brands (Billabong and Volcom), Deb Stores, Charming Charlie and True Religion.
Our work for these clients has included pursuing payment of post-petition rent, objecting to cure amounts, responding to claim objections, seeking reinstatement of expunged claims and permission to file late claims, seeking relief from the automatic stay so injury claims can proceed against insurance, and resolving preference and fraudulent transfer claims, often for a small fraction of the amount demanded.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts.
Who We Represent in The Children’s Place Bankruptcy
- Apparel, footwear and accessories manufacturers, domestic and overseas
- Importers, wholesalers and licensors of children’s clothing and Gymboree products
- Trim, label, packaging and fixture suppliers
- Trucking companies, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses and 3PL providers
- Marketing, technology, staffing and other service providers
- Factors and credit insurers with exposure to Children’s Place receivables
Key Dates for Children’s Place Creditors
| Date | What it means |
| August 10 – November 8, 2026 | Preference period: payments received may be challenged later |
| September 24, 2026 or later | Goods received in this window may support a reclamation demand |
| October 19, 2026 or later | Goods received in this window may qualify for 20-day priority under Section 503(b)(9) |
| November 8, 2026 | Petition date; goods and services after this date are generally administrative expenses |
| November 28, 2026 | Outside date for reclamation demands (a Saturday; send earlier) |
| December 9, 2026 | Bid deadline in the sale process |
| To be set | Claims bar date |
What We Do for Children’s Place Vendors and Suppliers
- Prepare and file proofs of claim and 503(b)(9) claims against the correct debtor entity
- Send reclamation demands and advise on goods in transit
- Review critical vendor and trade agreements before you sign
- Negotiate post-petition payment terms that protect new shipments
- Review cure notices and object to cure amounts in the sale process
- Advise on creditors’ committee participation
- Defend vendors if preference lawsuits follow
Why Vendors Choose Kasen Law Group
- Retail bankruptcy experience. Vendors, landlords, carriers, personal injury claimants and other creditors in many retail bankruptcies, including Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond and Forever 21.
- New Jersey bankruptcy court experience. Offices in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware, and admission in both bankruptcy courts.
- More than 15 years in bankruptcy law. Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification and a multiple-time New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star.
What Happens When You Call
- Tell us what you are owed and what you shipped or provided, with dates, or send your account statement.
- We identify your deadlines and priorities, including 503(b)(9), reclamation, liens and post-petition terms.
- We give you a clear plan before you commit to anything.
The consultation is free and there is no obligation. Call (888) 959-8220.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer to file a claim in The Children’s Place bankruptcy?
Not always, but a lawyer helps you claim the right priority, against the right debtor, with the right support, and protects you from mistakes that can cost you priority or invite a later preference suit.
What retail bankruptcies has Kasen Law Group handled?
We have represented creditors in many retail bankruptcies, including Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond, Forever 21, American Signature (Value City Furniture), 99 Cents Only Stores, Liberated Brands (Billabong and Volcom), Deb Stores, Charming Charlie and True Religion, among others.
Will Children’s Place vendors be sued for preferences later?
Possibly. Payments received between August 10 and November 8, 2026 could be challenged later. Preserving records now helps defend those claims.
Where is The Children’s Place bankruptcy case pending?
In the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, Case No. 26-22682 (SLM), before Judge Stacey L. Meisel.
Can you help overseas suppliers?
Yes. Foreign creditors can file claims in a U.S. bankruptcy case, and we work with overseas clients by email and video call.
Talk to a Children’s Place Bankruptcy Attorney
Call (888) 959-8220 for a free consultation, or contact us online. Read our guides for Children’s Place vendors and suppliers and landlords.
This article provides general information about The Children’s Place, Inc. Chapter 11 case as of November 10, 2026. It is not legal advice. Deadlines and the sale timeline can change; confirm current dates on the docket or the claims agent’s website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising. Jenny R. Kasen is admitted to practice before the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Delaware, the District of New Jersey, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Southern District of Florida.