Oshkosh B'Gosh to Lay Off Workers

Posted: Wed 3:22 AM, Apr 22, 2009

(AP) -- The parent company of the clothing manufacturer OshKosh B'Gosh says it will relocate or eliminate about 100 jobs at the Oshkosh headquarters by the end of the year.

The Atlanta-based children's clothing company Carter's Incorporated says the moves are aimed at improving efficiency and profitability of the brand.

Carter's CEO Michael Casey issued a two-paragraph announcement about the cuts. He says the parent company appreciates the contributiuons of employees "who have helped build OshKosh B'Gosh into an iconic brand."

Some jobs are expected to be relocated to Carter's operations in Shelton, Connecticut, or the Atlanta headquarters.

Carter's acquired OshKosh B'Gosh in July 2005.

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