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Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) is described in its public communications as North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children. News about Carter’s often centers on its Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, multi-channel retail operations, and financial performance across its U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International segments.
On this news page, readers can follow company-issued updates such as quarterly and annual earnings releases, where Carter’s reports net sales trends, segment performance, and commentary on factors like tariffs, sourcing costs, and productivity initiatives. Recent releases have discussed comparable sales in U.S. Retail, changes in U.S. Wholesale demand, and growth in the International segment.
Carter’s news flow also includes capital markets and financing announcements, such as the pricing and closing of senior notes due 2031 and the establishment of a new senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. These items provide insight into the company’s capital structure, liquidity, and debt management decisions.
Investors and followers of CRI can also see governance and corporate actions, including the adoption of a limited duration stockholder rights agreement, amendments to the company’s by-laws, and organizational restructuring plans aimed at adjusting the cost structure and store footprint.
Beyond financial and governance topics, Carter’s issues news about brand and product initiatives, such as the OshKosh Reissued Collection that revisits archival styles, and collaborations like the limited-edition t-shirt capsule designed with Boys & Girls Clubs of America youth. Monitoring this news page helps readers understand how Carter’s manages its brands, responds to market conditions, and communicates strategic decisions over time.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) and Once Upon a Farm launched a limited-edition Carter’s x Once Upon a Farm apparel capsule featuring PurelySoft™ essentials with three farm-fresh prints: strawberry, banana, and avocado.
The collection includes 12 styles for baby and toddler sizes up to 5T (Sleep & Play, two-piece pajamas, rompers) priced $18–$20, available online at Carters.com and in Carter’s stores nationwide. Carter’s Charitable Foundation and Once Upon a Farm will donate $20,000 to Save the Children.
Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) provided preliminary, unaudited net sales results for fourth quarter and fiscal 2025, said the fourth quarter (14 weeks) saw high single‑digit consolidated net sales growth versus prior year (13 weeks) and fiscal 2025 (53 weeks) showed low single‑digit consolidated net sales growth versus fiscal 2024 (52 weeks).
U.S. Retail grew high single‑digits in Q4 with mid‑single‑digit comparable sales driven by eCommerce and mid‑single‑digit AUR increases. Fiscal year retail comparable sales were low single‑digits. U.S. Wholesale declined low single‑digits for the year; International grew mid‑single‑digits. The extra 53rd week added an estimated $33 million of consolidated net sales. Full results expected in late February 2026. The company will host a fireside chat at ICR on Jan 12, 2026, and announced David B. Tichiaz as Chief Brand Officer.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) announced a partnership with March of Dimes on November 17, 2025 to support families during Prematurity Awareness Month. The Carter’s Charitable Foundation is donating $50,000 to March of Dimes to fund research, awareness, and NICU family support.
Carter’s highlighted its Preemie Collection—designed with NICU nurses and families—featuring soft seams, gentle closures, and access for monitors and IVs. The release cites nearly 380,000 U.S. preterm births yearly and a national preterm birth rate of 10.4%. Carter’s Preemie Collection is available online at Carters.com/Preemie and select stores, with sizes from up to 5 lbs and prices of $10–$20.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) announced that its subsidiary The William Carter Company closed a sale of $575 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior notes due 2031 on November 13, 2025. The offering generated approximately $567 million in net proceeds after fees.
The company intends to use proceeds, together with cash on hand, to (i) redeem all outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2027, (ii) pay related fees and expenses, and (iii) apply remaining amounts to general corporate purposes. The notes were sold under Rule 144A and Regulation S and are not registered under the Securities Act.
Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on December 5, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 24, 2025. The Board said future dividend declarations, record dates, and payment dates are at the Board’s discretion and depend on factors including business conditions, future financial performance, investment priorities, and other considerations.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) priced an upsized offering of $575 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior notes due 2031, an increase of $75 million from the originally proposed size. The notes were priced at par and the offering is expected to close on November 13, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
The company intends to use net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2027, pay related fees and expenses, and apply any remaining amounts to general corporate purposes. The notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S and have not been registered under the Securities Act.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) said its subsidiary The William Carter Company intends to offer $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031, subject to market conditions.
The company intends to use the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to (i) redeem all outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2027 and (ii) pay related fees and expenses. The announcement is not a notice of redemption or an offer to purchase the 2027 notes.
The new notes and guarantees will be sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S and have not been registered under the Securities Act.
Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) reported third quarter fiscal 2025 results: net sales $757.8M (flat YoY), GAAP diluted EPS $0.32 vs $1.62 prior year, and adjusted diluted EPS $0.74 vs $1.64. Operating income fell to $29.1M (3.8% margin) from $77.0M (10.2%).
The company cited higher tariffs, elevated product costs, and investments as primary drags, and announced productivity actions: ~300 office role reductions, ~150 store closures over three years, targeted annual savings of ~$35M plus >$10M SG&A cuts, and a new asset-based revolver commitment of at least $750M. Fiscal 2025 guidance remains suspended.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) launches The OshKosh Reissued Collection, a limited ongoing capsule debuting this holiday season that reintroduces archival OshKosh B’gosh prints, silhouettes and the return of the Josh B’gosh spokesbear.
The holiday capsule features hickory stripes, ’90s corduroy prints and plush Josh B’gosh items sized for babies through toddlers (up to 5T). The collection will roll out in seasonal drops, is available in stores and online, and has prices starting at $22.
Carter's (NYSE: CRI) will report third quarter fiscal 2025 results before the market opens on Monday, October 27, 2025.
The company will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss results and provide a business update. Investors can listen via a live webcast and view presentation materials at ir.carters.com under “News & Events” > “Events.” Phone access requires preregistration to receive a dial-in number and passcode.
A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at ir.carters.com.
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