Carter's, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 30, 2026, disclosing that Richard F. Westenberger gave notice on October 26, 2026 of his decision to step down as Chief Operating Officer, while remaining in his role as Chief Financial Officer, and separately announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • COO departure noticed: Richard F. Westenberger gave notice on October 26, 2026 of his decision to step down as Chief Operating Officer.
  • CFO role retained: According to the filing, Westenberger will continue to serve as the company's Chief Financial Officer.
  • Effective date pending: The COO step-down will be effective upon the company's appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer, the filing states.
  • Quarterly results announced: The company issued a press release on October 30, 2026 announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2026.
  • Leadership structure update: A separate press release dated October 30, 2026 announced what the filing describes as "the evolution of its leadership structure."
  • Exchange and ticker: Carter's common stock (par value $0.01 per share) trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:CRI.

Westenberger COO Role Transition and Quarterly Results at Carter's

Carter's, Inc. disclosed two significant developments in its October 30, 2026 Form 8-K filing. The first concerns a change in senior leadership: Richard F. Westenberger, who holds dual executive roles at the company, notified Carter's on October 26, 2026 that he intends to step down as Chief Operating Officer. According to the filing, the departure from the COO position will not take effect immediately but rather "upon the Company's appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer." Westenberger will continue in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer in the interim period.

The filing also reported that on October 30, 2026, Carter's issued a press release covering its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2026. That press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. A second press release, attached as Exhibit 99.2, addressed what the company described as "the evolution of its leadership structure." The 8-K was signed by Antonio D. Robinson, identified in the filing as Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary.

The filing notes that the financial results information is being "furnished" rather than "filed" and, per the filing's own language, "shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934" and is not subject to incorporation by reference into registration statements or other documents under the Securities Act of 1933.

What Was Disclosed

Carter's filed an 8-K disclosing that Richard F. Westenberger will step down as COO while retaining the CFO role, with the transition effective upon appointment of a successor, and separately announced fiscal quarter results for the period ended October 3, 2026.