Creating safe, high-quality clothing and accessories at a compelling value is our highest priority. For more than 150 years, we have been a trusted partner to generations of families. Our decisions as a business are guided by our values and our determination to exceed our customers’ expectations by delivering extraordinary service and quality products at affordable prices.
Doing What’s Right
At Carter’s, we always hold ourselves to a higher standard: We do the right thing—even when no one is looking.
Our Core Values Guide Everything We Do
Act with Integrity
We must hold ourselves to a higher standard. We do the right thing-even when no one is looking. We are truthful in what we say and transparent in our actions. We treat everyone respectfully.
Exceed Expectations
We know what is expected of us, and we go beyond what is required. We are committed to being innovative and raising the bar to deliver extraordinary service, quality products, and outstanding value.
Inspire Innovation
We are a creative and innovative organization. We challenge the status quo and believe in continuous improvement.
Succeed Together
We are one team pursuing shared goals. We value teamwork, collaboration, and communication. We help each other to win together.
Invest in People
We hire the best talent. We develop our people and encourage them to take a long-term view of their careers. We want people to grow with us. We set clear objectives and expectations, provide continuous feedback, and help people achieve their goals.
Our Code of Ethics (Code) establishes with great clarity how we conduct our business. It is a guide to help each of us make business decisions with integrity and in a manner consistent with our values, our policies, and the law. Our Code outlines what is expected of each of us, how to identify and resolve ethical concerns, and whom to contact when questions arise. We all share a responsibility for doing business the right way and our Code applies to every director, officer, and employee, regardless of location or role.
Ethics and integrity also form the foundation of our relationships with suppliers. We require that all our suppliers adhere to the high ethical standards outlined in our Vendor Code of Ethics. Suppliers must create and maintain a fair and safe workplace for workers and comply with all applicable legal and regulatory standards.