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Torrid Closes 151 Stores Amid Retail Challenges, Plans for Growth

3/25/2026

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Torrid, a California-based plus-size women's clothing brand, closed 151 locations, including 77 stores in fourth quarter last year.
Founded in 2001 in the City of Industry, Torrid operates 483 locations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Torrid's CEO Lisa Harper expressed optimism for 2026, citing a strong foundation and plans to boost engagement through marketing.
The retail landscape remains challenging, with Forever 21 and Victoria's Secret shutting stores.

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Torrid, a California-based plus-size women's clothing brand, closed 151 locations, including 77 stores in fourth quarter last year.
Founded in 2001 in the City of Industry, Torrid operates 483 locations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Torrid's CEO Lisa Harper expressed optimism for 2026, citing a strong foundation and plans to boost engagement through marketing.
The retail landscape remains challenging, with Forever 21 and Victoria's Secret shutting stores.