Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Mar. 26, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | CARTERS INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001060822 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 26, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-31829 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3912933 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | Phipps Tower |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 3438 Peachtree Road NE |
Entity Address, Address Line Three | Suite 1800 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30326 |
City Area Code | (678) |
Local Phone Number | 791-1000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common stock par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | CRI |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |