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Carter’s, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
ATLANTA, May 06, 2026--Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children, today reported its first quarter fiscal 2026 results.
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