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| Mayor Kasim Reed |
ATLANTA, GA Oct. 11, 2012 – Invest Atlanta, the city of
Atlanta’s economic development agency, played a key role in Carter’s, Inc.’s
planned consolidation of several critical functions in Atlanta, where the
company has its corporate headquarters. The move is expected to create
approximately 200 professional jobs in Atlanta.
Invest Atlanta will assist Carter’s in its consolidation of
retail store and financial functions to Atlanta through the city’s job creation
program. The state of Georgia also is assisting Carter’s in the consolidation.
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| Michael D. Casey |
“Carter’s is one of
the top providers of clothing and products for babies and young children in the
nation, and we’re proud the company calls the city of Atlanta home,” said Mayor
Kasim Reed, also chairman of Invest Atlanta. “Carter’s clearly sees
continued opportunity in Atlanta, and we applaud its decision to move and
create more well-paying jobs in the city.”
The expected new positions in Atlanta are principally in the
areas of retail merchandising and store operations, finance, and information
technology. The company currently
employs approximately 1,200 people in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
“We have a long and successful history of doing business in
Georgia,” said Michael D. Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Carter’s. “Atlanta is a very compelling
place to live and work.
"We look forward
to bringing our Connecticut-based operations to Atlanta, whichwill strengthen
our collaboration and ability to provide consumers with thebest value and
experience in young children’s apparel.”
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| Brian McGowan |
Carter’s decision to move its retail store, financial and IT
functions to the city of Atlanta is a testament to Atlanta’s strength in those
sectors. “The city of Atlanta is home to several leaders in the financial
industry, including SunTrust Banks, Equifax and Invesco,” said Brian P.
McGowan, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. “Also, Atlanta has emerged as
a national technology hub, and our retail sector is a vibrant part of the
economy.”
McGowan added. “The new Carter’s jobs will build on the
momentum we created with our other wins, including Asurion, Panasonic and
others.
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| Gov. Nathan Deal |
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said he is pleased that
Carter’s is expanding in the state.
“We welcome Carter’s additional presence in Georgia ,” said
Gov. Deal. “Carter’s is well-acquainted
with the competitive benefits our business climate can provide for headquarters
operations, and we look forward to helping the company continue to thrive
here.”
To enable the consolidation of these operations and to
support its growth plans, Carter’s is evaluating its long-term space needs in
the Atlanta area. The company expects
to complete this consolidation by the end of 2013.
Contact:
Tony Wilbert
Wilbert News Strategies
404-965-5022 (O)
404-405-3656 (C)
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