Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Brian Lynch has been promoted to President of Carter's, Inc. (the "Company") effective immediately. Mr. Lynch, 50, joined the Company in 2005 as Vice President of Merchandising, was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2008, and became Executive Vice President and Brand Leader for the Carter's brand in 2009. In his new role, Mr. Lynch will have responsibility for leading the Company's Merchandising, Design, and Marketing teams, as well as its Wholesale, Retail and eCommerce businesses. Mr. Lynch will continue to report directly to Michael D. Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who formerly held the title of President.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 17, 2012, the Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being "furnished" pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference into those filings of the Company that provide for the incorporation of all reports and documents filed by the Company under the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release dated December 17, 2012

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