Mike Rubringer serves as Senior Vice President of Store Operations, North America at Carter’s, Inc., the largest branded marketer of apparel exclusively for babies and young children in North America. The company owns the iconic Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, which are sold through more than 1,000 company-operated retail stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as through robust e-commerce channels and leading wholesale partners. Carter’s portfolio also includes Little Planet, a brand focused on organic fabrics and sustainability; Otter Avenue, a toddler-focused fashion brand; and Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mike is a seasoned retail executive with more than 30 years of experience spanning both field leadership and enterprise-level support of a 1,000+ store North American retail organization. He brings deep expertise in operations strategy and is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and leading large-scale initiatives that enhance productivity, elevate the customer experience, and accelerate business growth.
Throughout his career at Carter’s, Mike has been a strong advocate and partner to Beyond Bedtime, helping drive awareness and engagement among employees and customers in support of the organization’s mission.
Prior to Carter’s, Mike held leadership roles with Target, Linens ‘n Things, and Kohl’s, where he developed deep expertise in multi-unit retail leadership and operational strategy.