This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Carter’s, which runs its namesake and OshKosh B’gosh brands, will lay off about 300 corporate employees, or 15% of that workforce, by the end of the year, the company said Monday. This is expected to garner annualized savings of about $35 million, starting next year. The children’s apparel retailer also plans to close about 150 North American stores ov ...

Core Viewpoint - Carter's, Inc. announced a proposed offering of $500 million in senior notes due 2031 to refinance existing debt and cover related expenses [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering will consist of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 [1]. - The net proceeds will be used to redeem all outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2027 and to pay related fees and expenses [2]. - The notes are being offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Carter's, Inc. is North America's largest apparel company exclusively for babies and young children, with core brands including Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh [5]. - The company operates over 1,000 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and sells online through multiple platforms [5]. - Carter's is also the largest supplier of baby and young children's apparel to major North American retailers [5].