Torrid opening Chicago flagship; on track to open 60 stores in 2015

Chicago -- Torrid, the edgy plus-sized apparel division of Hot Topic, will open a flagship on State Street in Chicago, on April 8. It’s part of 60 stores the retailer is planning to open across the country this year.



The 3,000-sq.-ft. store, located in The Loop, Chicago's historic shopping district, will be Torrid's tenth store in the Windy City.



"We love Chicago and Chicago loves us. We're thrilled to open a store in The Loop, in the heart of the city, and provide our girls that fun shopping experience they deserve," said Lisa Harper, Torrid CEO.