Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton for packaging one or more articles. The carton (90) comprises a side wall (14,18) and a top portion formed in part by a top wall panel (16) and an upper end closure panel (34) hinged to the top wall panel along a first end edge thereof. A carrying handle (H) is defined in the top portion. A gusset panel (32) is hinged to the upper end closure panel along a first side edge. An anchor panel (26) is hinged to the gusset panel and to the side wall. The anchor panel is folded into a face to face relationship with the side panel so as to secure the upperend closure panel in a closed condition. A handle-reinforcing structure (12) is disposed at least in part about the carrying handle. The handle-reinforcing structure is coupled to the anchor panel bytwo or more connecting panels.