Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article engaging device (390; 490; 590), an article carrier (90; 190) for packaging one or more articles and to a blank (10; 110; 210; 310; 410; 510) for forming the device or carrier. The device or carrier comprises a main panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 412; 512) including an article retention structure (RT; RT 1, RT 2) having an article receiving opening defined in part by a plurality of engaging teeth (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e; 140b, 140c, 140e; 240b, 246, 250; 340a, 340c, 340e; 440a, 440c, 440e; 540a, 540e, 540f). The article retention structures (RT; RT1, R2) comprise a cover panel (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514) coupled to the main panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 412; 512) by at least one, two or more bridging strips (42; 142; 242; 342; 442; 542). Each bridging strip (42; 142; 242; 342; 442; 542) extends from an engaging or connecting tooth (40c, 40d; 140c; 240c; 340c; 440c; 540e) and is directly connected to the cover panel (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514).