Torrid (NYSE: CURV) just enjoyed a successful initial public offering that raised $231 million and won the company a market valuation of $2.3 billion. Once the sibling of Goth-flavored teen apparel chain Hot Topic, the plus-sized retailer has emerged as the real on-trend chain.
But lots of retailers now recognize body positivity as a growth opportunity, and with the plus-sized market expected to become a $700 billion industry within the next few years, L Brands ' (NYSE: LB) Victoria's Secret chain has also latched onto this newfound interest in inclusivity as it prepares for its coming spinoff .
Although Victoria's Secret has embraced the movement with both angel wings, Torrid's mix of fashion, lingerie, and accessories has always been more true to its roots. So let's take a look at whether Torrid or Victoria's Secret -- which remains a retail behemoth in its own right -- is the better play on body positivity.
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Why Torrid Is a Better Investment Than Victoria's Secret