Updated: Torrid Clothing Store to Open in Woodbury

Update: 2:48 p.m., Friday, March 29

Vides said the store will open on April 24, with the grand opening scheduled for April 27.

Original story

Torrid, a clothing store for women who wear sizes 12 to 26, is planning to open in Woodbury’s Tamarack Village next month.

The signs are already up on the exterior of the store, located at 8278 Tamarack Village, suite 314. There are four other Torrid stores in Minnesota.

Patch asked Jennifer Vides, director of brand and communications for Hot Topic, Inc., about the new Woodbury store.

Woodbury Patch: What is Torrid?

Jennifer Vides: Torrid retails on-trend fashion apparel, lingerie and accessories that is inspired by and designed to fit the young, stylish woman who wears size 12 to 26. Torrid fashion collections stimulate self-confidence and encourage a woman to feel sultry and downright irresistible. Visit Torrid online at torrid.com and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/torridfashion), Facebook (facebook.com/Torrid), Pinterest (pinterest.com/torridfashion/) and YouTube (youtube.com/TorridFashion).

Patch: Why did you choose Woodbury?

Vides: We choose our locations based upon customer demographics and online sales in those areas.

Patch: When do you plan to open?

Vides: The store opens April 10, 2013, with a grand opening celebration set for April 13, 2013.

Patch: How many people do you plan to hire?

Vides: On average we hire 10-12 employees, management included.

Patch: Anything else you’d like to add?

Vides: Join us for our grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. for special offers and a $500 sweepstakes. The first 50 customers will receive a mystery gift card worth up to $100.

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