Popular Mall Retailer Closes 150+ Stores, Including In IL
By Anna Schier
Published on March 25, 2026.
Plus-size retailer Torrid, which caters to women in sizes 10-30, has been closing stores deemed "structurally unproductive" during its 2025 fiscal year. The closures are part of a restructuring effort, and the brand entered its 2026 fiscal year with 483 locations across North America. The company has closed 11 stores so far in 2026 and plans to close up to 30 more in the first half of the year. Despite a 14.3% decrease in net sales, Torrid CEO Lisa Harper expressed confidence in a financial turnaround driven by the store closures and the launch of five new sub-brands.
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