The following is a summary of the Torrid Holdings Inc. (CURV) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Torrid Holdings reported Q4 net sales of $294 million, surpassing their projections.
Gross profit rose to $101 million, reflecting a gross margin boost of 250 basis points to 34.5%.
Inventory levels were effectively lowered, concluding the year 21% down from the previous year.
Net sales moderately went down from $301 million last year to $294 million this year.
The company experienced a $4.1 million net loss or a loss of $0.04 per share.
For the entirety of FY 2023, net sales reached $1.15 billion with net income valuing $12 million or $0.11 per share.
Business Progress:
Significant business fundamental changes were realized in 2023, including optimizations in merchandising, marketing, and sourcing.
Product categories like graphic tees and knit tops observed positive sales trends, with plans for expansion in 2024.
Leveraging a new Digital Marketing platform, Torrid intends to improve customer engagement and acquisition.
Continued expansion of collections, launching of new brands, and assortments optimization to cater to a wider demographic are in their 2024 plan.
15 to 20 new stores are set to be opened, while 10 to 15 existing ones are to be closed in 2024.
Torrid envisions positive comps for both channels and plans for margin expansion continuation into 2025. They have also set further store overhauls with the addition of about eight clearance centers.
They also aim to enhance their marketing strategies and plan for new store openings in Canada in the coming year.
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