# Torrid

> Torrid is a California-based direct-to-consumer retailer of plus-size women's apparel and intimates, designing trend-driven clothing in sizes 10 to 30. Launched in 2001 as a Hot Topic concept and public on the NYSE since 2021 under ticker CURV, the brand pairs a digitally led e-commerce business with a fleet of specialty stores, and builds fit authority by developing garments on live plus-size fit models rather than grading up smaller patterns.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** City of Industry, California, United States
- **Founders:** Hot Topic, Inc. (incubating parent) (Founding parent company / concept incubator)
- **Team size:** ~1,900 employees
- **Products:** Torrid apparel, Torrid Curve, CURV, Lovesick, Activewear & footwear
- **Notable:** Grew from a single mall store in 2001 to a roughly $1 billion annual-revenue brand., Completed a July 2021 IPO on the NYSE (ticker CURV) at a ~$2.3 billion valuation., Held its first New York Fashion Week runway show in 2017.

## Products & services

- **Torrid apparel** — Core plus-size women's clothing line - tops, bottoms, denim, dresses and outerwear in sizes 10 to 30.
- **Torrid Curve** — Intimates and sleep line including bras, panties, loungewear and sleepwear, featuring back-smoothing and wire-free bra technology.
- **CURV** — Sub-brand extending Torrid's assortment and design point of view within the plus-size range.
- **Lovesick** — Youthful, trend-forward sub-brand aimed at a younger plus-size customer.
- **Activewear & footwear** — Performance activewear, shoes and accessories sized and fitted for curvy bodies.
- **Loyalty & Torrid Credit Card** — Rewards program and co-branded credit card driving repeat purchases; 95%+ of active customers are enrolled.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single mall store in 2001 to a roughly $1 billion annual-revenue brand.
- Completed a July 2021 IPO on the NYSE (ticker CURV) at a ~$2.3 billion valuation.
- Held its first New York Fashion Week runway show in 2017.
- Built a loyalty program covering 95%+ of active customers.
- Established a fit-authority reputation by developing garments on live plus-size fit models across the full 10-30 range.

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — Announced a Retail Store Optimization Project to close up to 180 structurally unproductive stores, roughly 30% of the fleet.
- **2025-09** — Annual casting call model search returned, inviting customers to represent the brand.
- **2025-12** — Reported Q3 fiscal 2025 net sales of $235.2 million and reaffirmed the shift toward digital and sub-brand growth.
- **2026-03** — Full-year fiscal 2025 results: ~$1.0 billion net sales and $63.6 million adjusted EBITDA; ended the year with 483 stores.

## Links

- Website: https://www.torrid.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torrid
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/torrid
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/torrid
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torrid/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Torrid/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torrid

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Last updated: 2026-07-25