Children's Place profit up

November 20 06:05:01 AM, Yahoo News

Reuters - Children's Place Retail Stores Inc's quarterly profit almost doubled, driven by higher sales and improved gross margins, but the apparel retailer said it expects a challenging holiday season.

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