Overall impact
F (16)

Commentary

Carters is a poor overall performer. With an 'F' rating of 15.5 for overall impact (bottom 10% of all companies), Carters ranks 18th out of 18 industry peers, behind Eileen Fisher, KMD Brands, Hugo Boss and 14 others. On top material causes for Carters's industry (Apparel & Textiles), Carters performs poorly in Healthy Oceans (27.5 score), Reduced Inequality (0.0), Accountable Institutions (36.4) and 15 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Carters did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1865
Employees
15,400
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Sub-industry
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
SASB industry
Apparel, Accessories & Footwear
Headquarters
Ga, United States
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Mission
By celebrating childhood, we honor the creativity and imagination in children and we foster an emotional connection to children and their families. Carter's strives to be a great company to do business with, to have as a neighbor, and to work for.
Description
Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear and related products under the Carter's, OshKosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Little Planet, and other brands in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The company's Carter's products include babies and young children's products, such as bodysuits, layette essentials, sleep and play, pants, tops and t-shirts, multipiece sets, dresses, and sleepwear. The OshKosh brand products comprise playclothes, such as denim jeans, overalls, core bottoms, knit tops, t-shirts, and layering pieces. It provides products for playtime, travel, mealtime, bath time, and home gear, as well as kid's bags under the Skip Hop brand. In addition, the company offers bedding, home décor, cribs and baby furniture, diaper bags, footwear, gift sets, hair accessories, jewelry, outerwear, paper goods, socks, shoes, swimwear, and toys. It operates through wholesale locations, including department stores, national chain, and specialty retailers, as well as retail stores. The company sells its products through its eCommerce websites, such as carters.com, oshkosh.com, skiphop.com, and mobile application, as well as other international wholesale accounts and licensees. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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