Children's Place loses COO

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Eric Bauer, COO of The Children's Place Retail Stores, has left the company effective June 19, the company announced Wednesday. Jane Elfers, president and CEO, will resume oversight of the company's supply chain, store operations, finance, information technology and real estate functions. Commenting on Bauer's departure, Elfers said, "We thank Eric for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors." Bauer joined Children's Place as COO in May 2011, after spending eight years with Gap Inc., culminating in his appointment as EVP brand operations, COO for Gap North America where he was responsible for