---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001060822-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CRI"
cik: "0001060822"
company_name: "CARTERS INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:01:45.020758+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Carter's preliminary Q4 net sales up high single-digit%; David Tichiaz joins as Chief Brand Officer

## Summary
- Preliminary Q4 consolidated net sales grew high single-digit% YoY (14 vs 13 weeks); U.S. Retail comps up mid-single-digit.
- FY2025 net sales up low single-digit%; 53rd week contributed ~$33M in sales.
- U.S. Wholesale Q4 net sales up low single-digit%, but FY declined low single-digit%.
- International segment net sales up high single-digit% in Q4 and mid-single-digit% for FY.
- David B. Tichiaz appointed Chief Brand Officer, reporting to CEO; brings experience from Stance and Vans.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001060822-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CRI
- cik: 0001060822
- company_name: CARTERS INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1060822/000106082226000002/0001060822-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1060822/000106082226000002/cri-20260109.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001060822-26-000002.txt

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