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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2013
Apr. 19, 2013
Document Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CARTERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001060822  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-28  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 30, 2013  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,248,611