Carter's is a retail company focusing on children's apparel, marketing two major brands: Carter's and OshKosh. The company provides clothing for babies and young children, with Carter's catering to children from newborn to seven years old, and OshKosh covering sizes up to 12 years old. Their products are sold through various channels, including national department stores, chain and specialty stores, discount retailers, and their outlets. As of 2011, Carter's operated 359 Carter's outlets and 170 OshKosh outlets in the United States, as well as 65 retail stores in Canada.
Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company is led by CEO Michael Dennis Casey. Carter's has a diverse workforce of 20,900 employees and generates a revenue of $3.2 billion annually. The company is known for its employee retention, with staff members staying for an average of 3.2 years. Carter’s employees are generally satisfied with their workplace environment, even with reported differences of political affiliations within the company.