Established in 1865, Carter s Inc. is one of the largest branded marketers of clothing, gifts and accessories for babies and young children in the United States. It markets apparel under two of the most recognized brands in the nation: Carter s and OshKosh. The company s other product offerings include beddings, outerwear, swimwear, shoes, socks, diaper bags, gift sets, toys and hair accessories. Carter s and OshKosh clothing and accessories are sold at over 400 company-owned retail stores, as well as thousands of national department stores and some of the country s largest retailers, such as Belk, JCPenney, Kohl s, Macys and Sears. The company s other brands include Child of Mine, Just One Year and Geniune Kids. Carter s Inc. operates with average employee strength of more than 7,500 employees. The company acquired OshKosh B Gosh Inc. in 2005.