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Carter’s, Inc. Appoints Brand and Retail Veteran Sharon Price John as Chief Executive Officer and President
ATLANTA, May 01, 2026--Carter’s, Inc. ("Carter’s" or the "Company") (NYSE:CRI), North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children, today announced the appointment of Sharon Price John as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective June 15, 2026. Ms. John will also be appointed as a member of the Carter’s Board of Directors on the effective date.
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