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Children's Place Purchases Disney Stores

• Greece Ridge Mall Disney Store To Close - (5/21/2008)
  The Disney Store at the Greece Ridge Mall in Rochester New York will close when its inventory runs out.
• Several Illinois Disney Stores among those closing doors - (5/9/2008)
  Reports the Northwoods Disney Store along with the Rockford and Quad Cities sites will close.
• Children's Place April same-store sales up on Disney exit - Associated Press (5/8/2008)
  The Associated Press reports April same-store sales grew 15 percent at Children's Place stores assisted by the recent return of more than 200 stores to the Disney Company.
• Disney Store at Boulevard Mall to Close - Buffalo News (5/5/2008)
  The Buffalo News reports the Boulevard Mall Disney Store will be one of the 98 to close.
• AP: Disney takes over Disney Stores from Children's Place - (5/2/2008)
  Disney buys Disney Store chain in North America from Children's Place, names unit president.
• AP: Disney takes over Disney Stores from Children's Place - (5/2/2008)
  Disney buys Disney Store chain in North America from Children's Place, names unit president.
• Disney Store at Mayfair Mall Closing - WTMJ (5/2/2008)
  WTMJ reports the Disney Store at Mayfair Mall is closing.
• CherryVale Mall's Disney Store to Close - (5/2/2008)
  The Disney Store at CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., is one of 98 stores the company is closing in the U.S. and Canada this year
• LABusJrnl: Disney Store Sale Price Confirmed - (4/7/2008)
  Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. said Monday that it agreed to sell its Disney Stores to Walt Disney Co. for $50 million to $55 million, less than earlier indicated.
• LABusJrnl: Disney Store Sale Price Confirmed - (4/7/2008)
  Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. said Monday that it agreed to sell its Disney Stores to Walt Disney Co. for $50 million to $55 million, less than earlier indicated.
• Reuters: Children's Place Hoop unit files for bankruptcy - (3/27/2008)
  Reuters reports Children's Place Hoop unit files for bankruptcy as part of the plan to exit the Disney Stores business in North America.
• Reuters: Children's Place Hoop unit files for bankruptcy - (3/27/2008)
  Reuters reports Children's Place Hoop unit files for bankruptcy as part of the plan to exit the Disney Stores business in North America.
• Reuters: Children's Place to exit Disney chain, posts loss - (3/24/2008)
  Reuters outlines the developing transition of Disney Stores from Children's Place to the Disney Company.
• Reuters: Children's Place to exit Disney chain, posts loss - (3/24/2008)
  Reuters outlines the developing transition of Disney Stores from Children's Place to the Disney Company.
• HR: Disney eyes return to retail counter - (3/20/2008)
  Hollywood Reporter takes a look at reports that numerous Disney Stores operations could return to the Disney Company.
• HR: Disney eyes return to retail counter - (3/20/2008)
  Hollywood Reporter takes a look at reports that numerous Disney Stores operations could return to the Disney Company.
• OrlSen: Children's Place seeking to return Disney Store business to Disney - (3/20/2008)
  The Orlando Sentinel reports Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. is ready to let the Walt Disney Co. take back control of about two-thirds of the 335 stores in the Disney Store chain.
• OrlSen: Children's Place seeking to return Disney Store business to Disney - (3/20/2008)
  The Orlando Sentinel reports Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. is ready to let the Walt Disney Co. take back control of about two-thirds of the 335 stores in the Disney Store chain.
• DailyMail: Local toy store to replace Disney in Charleston mall - (3/6/2008)
  The Daily Mail reports the Disney Store in the Charleston Town Center mall.
• DailyMail: Local toy store to replace Disney in Charleston mall - (3/6/2008)
  The Daily Mail reports the Disney Store in the Charleston Town Center mall.
• ddi: Children's Place Reviews Its Disney Stores - (1/15/2008)
  Reports Children's Place has hired a consultantto review potential options for it Disney Stores.
• ddi: Children's Place Reviews Its Disney Stores - (1/15/2008)
  Reports Children's Place has hired a consultantto review potential options for it Disney Stores.
• Reuters: Children's Place Dec. same-store sales up 2 pct - (1/10/2008)
  Reuters reports sales at stores open at least a year rose 6 percent while sales at Disney Stores open at least a year fell 4 percent.
• Reuters: Children's Place Dec. same-store sales up 2 pct - (1/10/2008)
  Reuters reports sales at stores open at least a year rose 6 percent while sales at Disney Stores open at least a year fell 4 percent.
• ElPasoTimes: Disney's 'updated look': Outlet Shoppes store is 2 - (1/4/2008)
  A Disney Store has opened at El Paso's West Side shopping center.
• ElPasoTimes: Disney's 'updated look': Outlet Shoppes store is 2 - (1/4/2008)
  A Disney Store has opened at El Paso's West Side shopping center.
• WSJ: Children's Place Net Falls 70% - (12/13/2007)
  The Wall Street Journal reports Children's Place operated Disney Stores sales have grown 3.1%.
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• WSJ: Children's Place Net Falls 70% - (12/13/2007)
  The Wall Street Journal reports Children's Place operated Disney Stores sales have grown 3.1%.
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• LATimes: Children's Place Ousts CEO over stock trades - (9/28/2007)
  olating the company's stock-trading policies. Children's Place operates the Disney Store chain
• LATimes: Children's Place Ousts CEO over stock trades - (9/28/2007)
  olating the company's stock-trading policies. Children's Place operates the Disney Store chain
• Reuters: Children's Place same-store sales down 1 percent - (8/10/2007)
  Reuters reports July same-store sales declined 3 percent at the Children's Place stores, but rose 2 percent at the company's Disney Store chain.
• Reuters: Children's Place same-store sales down 1 percent - (8/10/2007)
  Reuters reports July same-store sales declined 3 percent at the Children's Place stores, but rose 2 percent at the company's Disney Store chain.
• RetailBulletin: UK Disney Stores confident of bumper Christmas - (7/26/2007)
  The Disney Store will open a new concept outlet at Lakeside Shopping Centre in the UK just prior to the Christmas season. Shops are anticipating good sales with the UK October release of Ratatouille, Enchanted coming in December and the sequel of High School Musical set to air next month.
• RetailBulletin: UK Disney Stores confident of bumper Christmas - (7/26/2007)
  The Disney Store will open a new concept outlet at Lakeside Shopping Centre in the UK just prior to the Christmas season. Shops are anticipating good sales with the UK October release of Ratatouille, Enchanted coming in December and the sequel of High School Musical set to air next month.
• Reuters: Children's Place June sales fall - (7/9/2007)
  According to a Reuters reports disappointing sales at Children's Place and Disney Store location led to deeper price cuts than had been initially planned. The Children's Place locations saw a 4% percent decline in same-store sales over the year and Disney Store locations saw a 3% percent decline.
• Reuters: Children's Place June sales fall - (7/9/2007)
  According to a Reuters reports disappointing sales at Children's Place and Disney Store location led to deeper price cuts than had been initially planned. The Children's Place locations saw a 4% percent decline in same-store sales over the year and Disney Store locations saw a 3% percent decline.
• CBSMW: Children's Place to refurbish 234 Disney stores - (6/11/2007)
  CBS Marketwatch will settle its differences with Disney and polans to remodel 234 existing Disney stores by end of fiscal 2011. Other aspects of the agreement are highlighted in the article.
• CBSMW: Children's Place to refurbish 234 Disney stores - (6/11/2007)
  CBS Marketwatch will settle its differences with Disney and polans to remodel 234 existing Disney stores by end of fiscal 2011. Other aspects of the agreement are highlighted in the article.
• Fool: Children's Place Feels the Magic - (5/22/2007)
  Reports of recent quarter performances at Children's Place including Disney Store and talks that a new contract between Disney and the children's wear company is in the works.
• Fool: Children's Place Feels the Magic - (5/22/2007)
  Reports of recent quarter performances at Children's Place including Disney Store and talks that a new contract between Disney and the children's wear company is in the works.
• CharlotteBusJrnl: Disney outlet store to open in Concord Mills - (3/28/2007)
  A Disney Store Outlet will open in Concord Mills Mall this summer
• CharlotteBusJrnl: Disney outlet store to open in Concord Mills - (3/28/2007)
  A Disney Store Outlet will open in Concord Mills Mall this summer
• FashionNewsUSA: Meet the Robinson -- apparel at the Disney Stores - (3/27/2007)
  Fashion News USA highlights the various Meet the Robinsons apparel available at the Disney Stores.
• FashionNewsUSA: Meet the Robinson -- apparel at the Disney Stores - (3/27/2007)
  Fashion News USA highlights the various Meet the Robinsons apparel available at the Disney Stores.
• TorontoStar: Living in a Disney World - (2/22/2007)
  Article features Toronto area Disney fan -- Patrick Pedneault who visits his area Disney Store at least once a week. Het talks about what he feels is Disney's greatest achievement.
• TorontoStar: Living in a Disney World - (2/22/2007)
  Article features Toronto area Disney fan -- Patrick Pedneault who visits his area Disney Store at least once a week. Het talks about what he feels is Disney's greatest achievement.
• LATimes: New ownership turns Disney Stores around - (12/26/2006)
  The Los Angeles Times reports Children's Place owned Disney Stores have increased revenue and Disney began receiving moneys following "royalty free" introductory period that were part of the sale to Children's Place.
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• LATimes: New ownership turns Disney Stores around - (12/26/2006)
  The Los Angeles Times reports Children's Place owned Disney Stores have increased revenue and Disney began receiving moneys following "royalty free" introductory period that were part of the sale to Children's Place.
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• TheScotsman: Thief must repay Disney stores - (11/16/2006)
  A Disney Store employee in Edinburgh has been ordered to pay back the cash funds she embezzled.
• TheScotsman: Thief must repay Disney stores - (11/16/2006)
  A Disney Store employee in Edinburgh has been ordered to pay back the cash funds she embezzled.
• USAToday: Jack Sparrow Topping Halloween Costumes Sales - (10/5/2006)
  Jack Sparrow was the Disney Store's best seller costume in August and September, ahead of Aladdin's Jasmine.
• USAToday: Jack Sparrow Topping Halloween Costumes Sales - (10/5/2006)
  Jack Sparrow was the Disney Store's best seller costume in August and September, ahead of Aladdin's Jasmine.
• EdinburghNws: Edinburgh Disney store boss stole £200 - (8/10/2006)
  The Edinburgh News reports a Disney Store manager embezzled more than £2000 to cover spiralling debts.
• EdinburghNws: Edinburgh Disney store boss stole £200 - (8/10/2006)
  The Edinburgh News reports a Disney Store manager embezzled more than £2000 to cover spiralling debts.
• Reuters: Children's Place Disney Store sales up 12 pct - (7/6/2006)
  Children's Place Disney Stores same-store sales rose 12 percent from the same period last year.
• Reuters: Children's Place Disney Store sales up 12 pct - (7/6/2006)
  Children's Place Disney Stores same-store sales rose 12 percent from the same period last year.
• CBSMW: TNT's UK unit gets Disney Store contract - (5/18/2006)
  The Dutch postal and logistics company TNT NV has been awarded a contract from the Disney Store Ltd.
• CBSMW: TNT's UK unit gets Disney Store contract - (5/18/2006)
  The Dutch postal and logistics company TNT NV has been awarded a contract from the Disney Store Ltd.
• FN: Soak Up Fun with Disney Character-Themed Swimwear, Beach Towels, Body Boards, Lunchware - (4/18/2006)
  "Disney Store's Summer 2006 Collection is pure fun under the sun," says Doug Braunstein, Vice President of Creative, Trend&Design for Disney Store North America. "We infused bright, citrus colors with a fruit-inspired trend that should make a big splash with kids and adults."
• FN: Soak Up Fun with Disney Character-Themed Swimwear, Beach Towels, Body Boards, Lunchware - (4/18/2006)
  "Disney Store's Summer 2006 Collection is pure fun under the sun," says Doug Braunstein, Vice President of Creative, Trend&Design for Disney Store North America. "We infused bright, citrus colors with a fruit-inspired trend that should make a big splash with kids and adults."
• NYTimes: By Sacrificing Its Catalog, Will Disney Spoil Its Internet Business? - (2/21/2006)
  Disney ends their production of catalogs featuring the Disney Store merchandise.
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• NYTimes: By Sacrificing Its Catalog, Will Disney Spoil Its Internet Business? - (2/21/2006)
  Disney ends their production of catalogs featuring the Disney Store merchandise.
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• Rochester: Children's Place works magic on Disney Stores - (1/10/2006)
  The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports The Children's Place is lowering prices 20 to 30 percent at the Disney Stores and is investing $100 million in renovations to the chain.
• Rochester: Children's Place works magic on Disney Stores - (1/10/2006)
  The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports The Children's Place is lowering prices 20 to 30 percent at the Disney Stores and is investing $100 million in renovations to the chain.
• LPWire: Disney Store Offers Wide Early Bird Specials Friday - (11/23/2005)
  Most Disney Stores Set to open at 5 a.m., with special prices and incentives on authentic Disney merchandise all weekend
• LPWire: Disney Store Offers Wide Early Bird Specials Friday - (11/23/2005)
  Most Disney Stores Set to open at 5 a.m., with special prices and incentives on authentic Disney merchandise all weekend
• LPWire: October 17th Additions to The LaughingPlace Store - (10/17/2005)
  Today's additions including merchandise form the UK Disney Stores and the Henry Ford Museum 50 Years of Disneyland Exhibit
• LPWire: October 17th Additions to The LaughingPlace Store - (10/17/2005)
  Today's additions including merchandise form the UK Disney Stores and the Henry Ford Museum 50 Years of Disneyland Exhibit
• SunTimes: Fox Valley Disney store opens after makeover - (9/29/2005)
  The Disney Store at Fox Valley Center in Aurora, IL has reopened following its recent remodel.
• SunTimes: Fox Valley Disney store opens after makeover - (9/29/2005)
  The Disney Store at Fox Valley Center in Aurora, IL has reopened following its recent remodel.
• JHM: New prototype for Disney Store Opens in Trumbull CT - (8/22/2005)
  Images from yesterday's opening of the redesigned Disney Store in Trumbull, CT.
• JHM: New prototype for Disney Store Opens in Trumbull CT - (8/22/2005)
  Images from yesterday's opening of the redesigned Disney Store in Trumbull, CT.
• LPWire: Disney Store Set to Unveil First in a Series of Fantasy Themed Retail Environments - (8/16/2005)
  Special guests and Disney Store executives will be on hand at Westfield Trumbull Mall this Sunday, August 21 to celebrate the grand opening of the first in a series of completely remodeled Disney Store locations designed to vividly capture the fun and fantasy of Disney in greater detail than ever before. Plans call for the renovation of approximately 30 stores in North America by the end of the year.
• LPWire: Disney Store Set to Unveil First in a Series of Fantasy Themed Retail Environments - (8/16/2005)
  Special guests and Disney Store executives will be on hand at Westfield Trumbull Mall this Sunday, August 21 to celebrate the grand opening of the first in a series of completely remodeled Disney Store locations designed to vividly capture the fun and fantasy of Disney in greater detail than ever before. Plans call for the renovation of approximately 30 stores in North America by the end of the year.
• LP: Mickey Mouse To Visit NYC World of Disney on 5th Ave - (7/25/2005)
  Mickey Mouse will stop by the World of Disney store on Fifth Avenue on August 1 and 31 to greet store guests. In addition, nine of the 75 unique, 700-pound, 6-foot-tall Mickey statues, created in celebration of Mickey's 75th Anniversary, will be on display for guests to enjoy. August 1st will also feature a special pin release and the Pin Pursuit, where guests are invited to travel through the store answering trivia questions and receive a complimentary pin upon completion.
• LP: Mickey Mouse To Visit NYC World of Disney on 5th Ave - (7/25/2005)
  Mickey Mouse will stop by the World of Disney store on Fifth Avenue on August 1 and 31 to greet store guests. In addition, nine of the 75 unique, 700-pound, 6-foot-tall Mickey statues, created in celebration of Mickey's 75th Anniversary, will be on display for guests to enjoy. August 1st will also feature a special pin release and the Pin Pursuit, where guests are invited to travel through the store answering trivia questions and receive a complimentary pin upon completion.
• Brandweek: Disney Store Spearheads Back-To-School Customer Donation Program - (7/6/2005)
  On July 23 and 24, Disney Store customers can purchase two backpacks for $20 (regularly $14.50 each) or two lunch totes for $15 (regularly $9.50 each), and one of the items will be donated to local Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Brandweek: Disney Store Spearheads Back-To-School Customer Donation Program - (7/6/2005)
  On July 23 and 24, Disney Store customers can purchase two backpacks for $20 (regularly $14.50 each) or two lunch totes for $15 (regularly $9.50 each), and one of the items will be donated to local Boys & Girls Clubs.
• LPWire: Queens Center Mall Disney Store Grand Opening Sunday May 22 - (5/19/2005)
  Beloved Disney characters, Radio Disney AM 1560 Party Patrol, Disney fans and Disney Store executives will gather together on Sunday, May 22, 2005 for a fun-filled celebration of the grand opening of Disney Store at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, NY. The event marks the first Disney Store mall location to open in a new market in five years, and the 307th Disney Store in North America.
• LPWire: Queens Center Mall Disney Store Grand Opening Sunday May 22 - (5/19/2005)
  Beloved Disney characters, Radio Disney AM 1560 Party Patrol, Disney fans and Disney Store executives will gather together on Sunday, May 22, 2005 for a fun-filled celebration of the grand opening of Disney Store at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, NY. The event marks the first Disney Store mall location to open in a new market in five years, and the 307th Disney Store in North America.
• Fool: Discounting Disney - (3/31/2005)
  The Motley Fool discusses Children's Place decision to offer Disney Store outlets.
• Fool: Discounting Disney - (3/31/2005)
  The Motley Fool discusses Children's Place decision to offer Disney Store outlets.
• LPWire: Disney Store Announces Expansion into Outlet Centers - (3/24/2005)
  Disney Store North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc., announced today that it is expanding into the retail outlet arena and will officially open its first outlet location in New York this weekend. Guests will receive free balloons, and Mickey Mouse Ears with a purchase of $30 or more while supplies last. The new Disney Store at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets encompasses more than 7,000 square feet. Five additional outlets are planned to open this year in California, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee and Ontario Canada.
• LPWire: Disney Store Announces Expansion into Outlet Centers - (3/24/2005)
  Disney Store North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc., announced today that it is expanding into the retail outlet arena and will officially open its first outlet location in New York this weekend. Guests will receive free balloons, and Mickey Mouse Ears with a purchase of $30 or more while supplies last. The new Disney Store at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets encompasses more than 7,000 square feet. Five additional outlets are planned to open this year in California, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee and Ontario Canada.
• ArriveNet: Disney Store Showcases 2005 Summer Swimwear Collection for Children - (3/14/2005)
  The Disney Store's unveil their summer swimwear featuring Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, The Incredibles, Tinker Bell, Kim Possible, Raven and more.
• ArriveNet: Disney Store Showcases 2005 Summer Swimwear Collection for Children - (3/14/2005)
  The Disney Store's unveil their summer swimwear featuring Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, The Incredibles, Tinker Bell, Kim Possible, Raven and more.
• OttawaBusJrn: Disney Store Leaving Rideau Centre - (2/28/2005)
  Ottawa's Rideau Centre Disney Store will be replaced with a Banana Republic. The Rideau Centre opted not to renew the Disney Store stating "the centre is better served with Banana Republic than it is with the Disney Store today."
• OttawaBusJrn: Disney Store Leaving Rideau Centre - (2/28/2005)
  Ottawa's Rideau Centre Disney Store will be replaced with a Banana Republic. The Rideau Centre opted not to renew the Disney Store stating "the centre is better served with Banana Republic than it is with the Disney Store today."
• LATimes: Disney Store Western HQ Moving to Historical Pasadena Complex - (2/9/2005)
  The Los Angeles Times announces Children's Place Retail Store will lease Pasadena's historical Royal Laundry for use as their Western regional headquarters of the Disney Stores.
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• LATimes: Disney Store Western HQ Moving to Historical Pasadena Complex - (2/9/2005)
  The Los Angeles Times announces Children's Place Retail Store will lease Pasadena's historical Royal Laundry for use as their Western regional headquarters of the Disney Stores.
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• CambridgeNws: Disney Toy Theft at Layby - (2/7/2005)
  A truckload of toys bound for a Disney Store in England were stolen on Friday evening. Nearly 400 boxes of toys were taken and area police are seeking information about the crime.
• CambridgeNws: Disney Toy Theft at Layby - (2/7/2005)
  A truckload of toys bound for a Disney Store in England were stolen on Friday evening. Nearly 400 boxes of toys were taken and area police are seeking information about the crime.
• Forbes: Children's Place Dec. Sales Top Forecast - (1/6/2005)
  According to a Forbes.com article the sales for Children's Place, the company that purchased the Disney Stores, beat forcasts.
• Forbes: Children's Place Dec. Sales Top Forecast - (1/6/2005)
  According to a Forbes.com article the sales for Children's Place, the company that purchased the Disney Stores, beat forcasts.
• Reuters: Children's Place completes Disney Store acquisition - (11/23/2004)
  Reuters reports Children's Place has completed its acquisition of the Disney Store's North American chain of 313 stores. "This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the growth of The Children's Place," said Ezra Dabah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Place. "We believe that the Disney brand together with our retail expertise will be a powerful and profitable combination."
• Reuters: Children's Place completes Disney Store acquisition - (11/23/2004)
  Reuters reports Children's Place has completed its acquisition of the Disney Store's North American chain of 313 stores. "This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the growth of The Children's Place," said Ezra Dabah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Place. "We believe that the Disney brand together with our retail expertise will be a powerful and profitable combination."
• NYTimes: Disney Sheds Retail Stores in Deal for Licensing Fees - (10/21/2004)
  The New York Times reports the Disney Stores will now be operated by Children's Place in exchange for royalties on the merchandise sales.
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• NYTimes: Disney Sheds Retail Stores in Deal for Licensing Fees - (10/21/2004)
  The New York Times reports the Disney Stores will now be operated by Children's Place in exchange for royalties on the merchandise sales.
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• LPWire: Disney Store Sale to Children's Place Official - (10/20/2004)
  The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company today announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement for The Children's Place to acquire and operate under a long-term licensing arrangement the Disney Store retail chain in North America, which currently includes 313 stores.
• LPWire: Disney Store Sale to Children's Place Official - (10/20/2004)
  The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company today announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement for The Children's Place to acquire and operate under a long-term licensing arrangement the Disney Store retail chain in North America, which currently includes 313 stores.
• IHT: Disney seeks sales lift from young princesses - (10/8/2004)
  The new World of Disney store on Fifth Avenue offers princess decor, apparel and an opportunity to view Cinderella's Princess Court.
• IHT: Disney seeks sales lift from young princesses - (10/8/2004)
  The new World of Disney store on Fifth Avenue offers princess decor, apparel and an opportunity to view Cinderella's Princess Court.
• HR: Children's Place: It can reduce costs at Disney - (9/28/2004)
  The Hollywood Reporter offers comments by Children's Place VP and CEO Thomas Weisel about their plans to reduce costs at the Disney Stores.
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• HR: Children's Place: It can reduce costs at Disney - (9/28/2004)
  The Hollywood Reporter offers comments by Children's Place VP and CEO Thomas Weisel about their plans to reduce costs at the Disney Stores.
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• CBSMW: Children's Place same-store sales up 21 percent - (9/2/2004)
  CBS MarketWatch reports Children's Place is still in talks to acquire the Disney Stores.
• CBSMW: Children's Place same-store sales up 21 percent - (9/2/2004)
  CBS MarketWatch reports Children's Place is still in talks to acquire the Disney Stores.
• Reuters: Children's Place Posts a Wider Loss - (8/12/2004)
  Reuters reports Children's Place who is in talks to purchased the Disney Stores, posted a wider quarterly loss but still expects full-year earnings growth of about 40 percent over its 2003 levels.
• Reuters: Children's Place Posts a Wider Loss - (8/12/2004)
  Reuters reports Children's Place who is in talks to purchased the Disney Stores, posted a wider quarterly loss but still expects full-year earnings growth of about 40 percent over its 2003 levels.
• Fool.com: Disney Dumping Stores? - (8/6/2004)
  Fool.com discusses the possible sale of the Disney Stores to Children's Place.
• Fool.com: Disney Dumping Stores? - (8/6/2004)
  Fool.com discusses the possible sale of the Disney Stores to Children's Place.
• AP: Children's Place May Buy Disney - (8/5/2004)
  The Associated Press reports Children's Place, the children's clothing retailer, signed a non-binding letter of intent to buy Walt Disney Co.'s Disney Store retail chain.
• AP: Children's Place May Buy Disney - (8/5/2004)
  The Associated Press reports Children's Place, the children's clothing retailer, signed a non-binding letter of intent to buy Walt Disney Co.'s Disney Store retail chain.
• JHM: A Look at Karmazin, Disney Store and A Look Back at the Beginnings of Beauty and the Beast - (6/8/2004)
  Stop by Jim Hill Media for talk about the impact Mel Karmazin's recent resignation could have on Disney, a look at a letter sent by Disney Store senior V.P. Kay Murfin to the cast and Jim's memories from ASIFA's panel featuring Beauty and the Beast animators.
• JHM: A Look at Karmazin, Disney Store and A Look Back at the Beginnings of Beauty and the Beast - (6/8/2004)
  Stop by Jim Hill Media for talk about the impact Mel Karmazin's recent resignation could have on Disney, a look at a letter sent by Disney Store senior V.P. Kay Murfin to the cast and Jim's memories from ASIFA's panel featuring Beauty and the Beast animators.
• OrBusJrn: Retailer in talks to buy Disney retail stores - (6/4/2004)
  The Orlando Business Journal reports Children's Place is in talks to purchase the Disney Stores.
• OrBusJrn: Retailer in talks to buy Disney retail stores - (6/4/2004)
  The Orlando Business Journal reports Children's Place is in talks to purchase the Disney Stores.
• AP: The Children's Place Interested in Disney - (6/3/2004)
  The Associated Press reports the Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. is in discussions to purchase and operate the Disney stores in the US and Canada.
• AP: The Children's Place Interested in Disney - (6/3/2004)
  The Associated Press reports the Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. is in discussions to purchase and operate the Disney stores in the US and Canada.
• AccessHollywood: Idol Fantasia Heading to Disney Stores - (6/1/2004)
  Access Hollywood reports American Idol winner Fantasia is planning a trip to the Disney Store to spend some her newfound wealth on her daughter.
• AccessHollywood: Idol Fantasia Heading to Disney Stores - (6/1/2004)
  Access Hollywood reports American Idol winner Fantasia is planning a trip to the Disney Store to spend some her newfound wealth on her daughter.
• LPWire: World of Disney to Open on New York's Fifth Ave in October 2004 - (5/14/2004)
  The Disney Store located at 711 Fifth Avenue will close for renovations on Thursday, May 13, 2004. The store will re-open in October with a new look, new product offerings, and a new name -- World of Disney. Like its counterparts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, the World of Disney will be operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts merchandise team.
• LPWire: World of Disney to Open on New York's Fifth Ave in October 2004 - (5/14/2004)
  The Disney Store located at 711 Fifth Avenue will close for renovations on Thursday, May 13, 2004. The store will re-open in October with a new look, new product offerings, and a new name -- World of Disney. Like its counterparts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, the World of Disney will be operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts merchandise team.
• MickeyNews: Dissed by The Disney Store - (4/21/2004)
  Former Disney cast member Steve shares his disappointing journey at the Disney Store.
• MickeyNews: Dissed by The Disney Store - (4/21/2004)
  Former Disney cast member Steve shares his disappointing journey at the Disney Store.
• Scotsman: Disney Easter Egg Kit 'Had Razor Blade' - (4/16/2004)
  Scotsman.com reports an easter egg kit purchased at a Cardiff Disney Store contained a hidden razor blade. Disney is awaiting the kit's return and will conduct a full investigation.
• Scotsman: Disney Easter Egg Kit 'Had Razor Blade' - (4/16/2004)
  Scotsman.com reports an easter egg kit purchased at a Cardiff Disney Store contained a hidden razor blade. Disney is awaiting the kit's return and will conduct a full investigation.
• Reuters: Disney Plan to Sell Stores, Ducks Presses Forward - (3/12/2004)
  Reuters reports that Disney's plan to see the money losing Disney Stores and Might Ducks hockey club are going ahead after a delay due to the Comcast bid. The company plans to make an announcement on the future of The Disney Stores in May and is said to have one serious bidder for the North American stores and several for the European operation.
• Reuters: Disney Plan to Sell Stores, Ducks Presses Forward - (3/12/2004)
  Reuters reports that Disney's plan to see the money losing Disney Stores and Might Ducks hockey club are going ahead after a delay due to the Comcast bid. The company plans to make an announcement on the future of The Disney Stores in May and is said to have one serious bidder for the North American stores and several for the European operation.
• NYPost: Disney Shutters Store in Harlem USA Mall - (2/6/2004)
  The Disney store in the Harlem USA mall has closed its doors.
• NYPost: Disney Shutters Store in Harlem USA Mall - (2/6/2004)
  The Disney store in the Harlem USA mall has closed its doors.
• Reuters: Disney Stores auction will push into next year - (10/23/2003)
  The October 22nd Reuters reports there are still no signs of a solid buyer for the Disney Stores.
• Reuters: Disney Stores auction will push into next year - (10/23/2003)
  The October 22nd Reuters reports there are still no signs of a solid buyer for the Disney Stores.
• LPWire: Greenpeace Calls on Disney to Remove Pyjamas Because of Toxins - (10/20/2003)
  In tests on four pairs of Disney-branded pyjamas available at The Disney Store and other major retailers, a toxic chemical called nonylphenol that can interfere with human DNA and effect sperm production in mammals was found.
• LPWire: Greenpeace Calls on Disney to Remove Pyjamas Because of Toxins - (10/20/2003)
  In tests on four pairs of Disney-branded pyjamas available at The Disney Store and other major retailers, a toxic chemical called nonylphenol that can interfere with human DNA and effect sperm production in mammals was found.
• Telegraph: Disney Seeks a Prince Charming - (9/25/2003)
  The September 25th Telegraph discusses Disney's decision to hire Goldman Sachs to help sell the Disney Stores in North America and Europe.
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• Telegraph: Disney Seeks a Prince Charming - (9/25/2003)
  The September 25th Telegraph discusses Disney's decision to hire Goldman Sachs to help sell the Disney Stores in North America and Europe.
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• Bloomberg: Disney Hires Bear Stearns, Goldman to Sell Stores, People Say - (7/23/2003)
  According to the July 23rd Bloomberg, Disney has hired Bear Stearns Cos. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to help it sell the chain of Disney Stores in North America and Europe.
• Bloomberg: Disney Hires Bear Stearns, Goldman to Sell Stores, People Say - (7/23/2003)
  According to the July 23rd Bloomberg, Disney has hired Bear Stearns Cos. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to help it sell the chain of Disney Stores in North America and Europe.
• CBSMW: Disney Stores cuts HQ staff by 140, readies sale - (6/11/2003)
  Reuters reports the Disney Stores reduced their staff by 20 percent as they prepare to select an investment bank to help sell the chain of stores.
  Thanks to LP reader Cindy for submitting this story
• CBSMW: Disney Stores cuts HQ staff by 140, readies sale - (6/11/2003)
  Reuters reports the Disney Stores reduced their staff by 20 percent as they prepare to select an investment bank to help sell the chain of stores.
  Thanks to LP reader Cindy for submitting this story
• TheStreet: Wet Seal Names New CEO - (5/29/2003)
  Wet Seal, Inc named Peter D. Whitford, the former worldwide president of Disney Stores, as the company's new chief executive officer.
• TheStreet: Wet Seal Names New CEO - (5/29/2003)
  Wet Seal, Inc named Peter D. Whitford, the former worldwide president of Disney Stores, as the company's new chief executive officer.
• Fool.com: Disney Kills a Killer Concept - (5/23/2003)
  The Motley Fool explores the rise and fall of the Disney Stores.
• Fool.com: Disney Kills a Killer Concept - (5/23/2003)
  The Motley Fool explores the rise and fall of the Disney Stores.
• LATimes: Disney Puts Its Stores Up for Sale - (5/23/2003)
  The May 23rd Los Angeles Times talks about Disney's latest plans for their Disney Store chain.
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• LATimes: Disney Puts Its Stores Up for Sale - (5/23/2003)
  The May 23rd Los Angeles Times talks about Disney's latest plans for their Disney Store chain.
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• Forbes.com: Disney Stores Could Fetch $495 Million - (5/23/2003)
  Sale of the Disney Stores in the US and Europe could pull in up to $495 million.
• Forbes.com: Disney Stores Could Fetch $495 Million - (5/23/2003)
  Sale of the Disney Stores in the US and Europe could pull in up to $495 million.
• CBSMW: Who wants to be a retailer? Not Disney anymore - (5/22/2003)
  An examination of Disney's recently announced plans to put its Disney Store chain up for sale.
• CBSMW: Who wants to be a retailer? Not Disney anymore - (5/22/2003)
  An examination of Disney's recently announced plans to put its Disney Store chain up for sale.
• Reuters: Disney May Sell Stores, Speed Up Closures - (5/22/2003)
  Disney is seeking to sell its Disney Store Chain and the chain's president Peter Whitford has resigned.
• Reuters: Disney May Sell Stores, Speed Up Closures - (5/22/2003)
  Disney is seeking to sell its Disney Store Chain and the chain's president Peter Whitford has resigned.
• DowJones: Disney Stores May Shrink, Be Sold Amid Sagging Sales - (5/16/2003)
  Disney is considering closing more Disney Stores or possibly selling a portion of the chain as it continues to slump.
• DowJones: Disney Stores May Shrink, Be Sold Amid Sagging Sales - (5/16/2003)
  Disney is considering closing more Disney Stores or possibly selling a portion of the chain as it continues to slump.
• BillingsGazette: Disney Store to Close - (3/26/2003)
  The Billings Gazette reports the Disney Store at the Rimrock Mall will close by May 27th.
• BillingsGazette: Disney Store to Close - (3/26/2003)
  The Billings Gazette reports the Disney Store at the Rimrock Mall will close by May 27th.
• OrBusJrn: Disney shutters two Orlando retail outlets - (3/24/2003)
  The March 21st Orlando Business Journal reports the Disney stores in the Altamonte Mall and the Orlando Fashion Square have closed in the past two months. There are still three stores in the region.
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• OrBusJrn: Disney shutters two Orlando retail outlets - (3/24/2003)
  The March 21st Orlando Business Journal reports the Disney stores in the Altamonte Mall and the Orlando Fashion Square have closed in the past two months. There are still three stores in the region.
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• Herald-Journal: Disney Store leaves WestGate mall - (3/18/2003)
  The March 18th Herald-Journal reports the Disney Store in Spartanburg, South Carolina's WestGate mall closed on March 17th.
• Herald-Journal: Disney Store leaves WestGate mall - (3/18/2003)
  The March 18th Herald-Journal reports the Disney Store in Spartanburg, South Carolina's WestGate mall closed on March 17th.
• Coloradoan: Low sales close Disney Store's door - (3/10/2003)
  The March 8th Coloradoan reports the Disney Store at the Foothills Malls Mall in Fort Collins, Colorado closed Sunday, March 9th and offers guests and cast members responses to the event.
• Coloradoan: Low sales close Disney Store's door - (3/10/2003)
  The March 8th Coloradoan reports the Disney Store at the Foothills Malls Mall in Fort Collins, Colorado closed Sunday, March 9th and offers guests and cast members responses to the event.
• LATimes: Disney Among Companies to Reform Gift Card Policies - (2/26/2003)
  The February 26th Los Angeles Times lists the Disney Store among the national retailers that will establish new policies agreeing to replace customers' lost, stolen or damaged gift cards.
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• LATimes: Disney Among Companies to Reform Gift Card Policies - (2/26/2003)
  The February 26th Los Angeles Times lists the Disney Store among the national retailers that will establish new policies agreeing to replace customers' lost, stolen or damaged gift cards.
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• TheNewsStar: Disney Store Among Pecanland mall closings - (2/21/2003)
  The News-Star, a Monroe, Louisiana newspaper reports the Pecanland Mall's Disney Store will close March 10.
• TheNewsStar: Disney Store Among Pecanland mall closings - (2/21/2003)
  The News-Star, a Monroe, Louisiana newspaper reports the Pecanland Mall's Disney Store will close March 10.
• HeraldSun: Disney shuts Aussie shops - (1/13/2003)
  The January 14th Herald Sun reports the 16 Australian Disney Stores will be closing by the end of March.
• HeraldSun: Disney shuts Aussie shops - (1/13/2003)
  The January 14th Herald Sun reports the 16 Australian Disney Stores will be closing by the end of March.
• CNET: Disney battles coupon goof - (11/7/2002)
  The November 6th CNET News reports the Disney Store was inundated with orders as internet users exploited a loophole in a poorly designed coupon offer.
• CNET: Disney battles coupon goof - (11/7/2002)
  The November 6th CNET News reports the Disney Store was inundated with orders as internet users exploited a loophole in a poorly designed coupon offer.
• BBCNews: Disney fined over bootees - (10/14/2002)
  The October 8th BBCNews reports the Disney Store in the UK has been fined for selling booties which were found to be dangerous after they cut off the circulation to a baby's toe. The Tigger booties have been redesigned however the same design that lead to the injury was still available in stores following the accident.
• BBCNews: Disney fined over bootees - (10/14/2002)
  The October 8th BBCNews reports the Disney Store in the UK has been fined for selling booties which were found to be dangerous after they cut off the circulation to a baby's toe. The Tigger booties have been redesigned however the same design that lead to the injury was still available in stores following the accident.
• IndyStar: Disney store is target of protest - (10/4/2002)
  The October 4th Indianapolis Star reports comments by nineteen-year-old Lisa Rahman about the poor working conditions at the Bangaladesh factories where Disney Store products are made sparked protests outside the area location. Disney had pulled out of the factory but Lisa hopes they will work to improve the conditions there instead.
• IndyStar: Disney store is target of protest - (10/4/2002)
  The October 4th Indianapolis Star reports comments by nineteen-year-old Lisa Rahman about the poor working conditions at the Bangaladesh factories where Disney Store products are made sparked protests outside the area location. Disney had pulled out of the factory but Lisa hopes they will work to improve the conditions there instead.
• OCReg: It's payback time for Disney tiara makers - (6/24/2002)
  According to the June 24th Orange County Register, the underpaid workers who created tiaras that were sold in Disney Stores are receiving their backpay which in some cases are five digit amounts.
• OCReg: It's payback time for Disney tiara makers - (6/24/2002)
  According to the June 24th Orange County Register, the underpaid workers who created tiaras that were sold in Disney Stores are receiving their backpay which in some cases are five digit amounts.

 

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