Form 8-K

8-K — Torrid Holdings Inc.

Accession: 0001792781-26-000042

Filed: 2026-10-19

Period: 2026-10-14

CIK: 0001792781

SIC: 5600 (RETAIL-APPAREL & ACCESSORY STORES)

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 14, 2026

TORRID HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-40571 84-3517567

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

18501 East San Jose Avenue

City of Industry, California 91748

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (626) 667-1002

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 CURV New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Resignation of Paula Dempsey as Chief Financial Officer

On October 14, 2026, Ms. Paula Dempsey resigned from her position as Chief Financial Officer of Torrid Holdings Inc., (the “Company”) effective as of November 12, 2026. Ms. Dempsey’s departure is amicable and does not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices, including any matter concerning the Company’s accounting, financial reporting, internal controls or disclosure.

Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

On October 15, 2026, Mr. Will Langley was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of October 28, 2026.

Mr. Langley has extensive experience in the retail sector, where at Belk, Inc. he served as Chief Financial Officer from January 2020 through May 2025, and as Vice President of Treasury and FP&A from August 2018 through January 2020. Mr. Langley held various Finance leadership positions at Belk from August 2016 through January 2020 including as Treasurer and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Mr. Langley received a master’s degree in accounting as well as undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance from Appalachian State University.

Mr. Langley will be paid an annual base salary of $702,000 and is eligible to earn a target annual bonus of sixty-five percent (65%) of the annual base salary based on achievement of the Company’s performance goals. Any 2026 bonus payment, if earned, will be prorated based on the number of days worked during the bonus period. In order to receive any bonus payment, Mr. Langley must be actively employed and in good standing through the last day of the 2026 fiscal year, January 30, 2027.

Mr. Langley is not a party to any arrangement or understanding regarding his selection as an officer. There are no family relationships between Mr. Langley and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Langley is not a party to any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 19, 2026, the Company issued a press release in connection with the above.

A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information provided pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Exhibit Description

99.1

Press Release dated October 19, 2026, announcing Certain Officer Changes

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

TORRID HOLDINGS INC.

By: /s/ Bridgett C. Zeterberg

Name: Bridgett C. Zeterberg

Title: Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Date: October 19, 2026

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TORRID ANNOUNCES FINANCE LEADERSHIP UPDATE

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – October 19, 2026 – Torrid Holdings Inc. (“Torrid” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CURV), a direct-to-consumer apparel, intimates, and accessories brand in North America for women sizes 8 to 30, announced that Chief Financial Officer, Paula Dempsey, has resigned to pursue another opportunity. She will continue to serve in this role through mid-November to ensure a smooth transition.

The Company has appointed Will Langley as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective October 28, 2026. Mr. Langley brings 20 years of experience at Belk, where he served as Chief Financial Officer from January 2020 through May 2025. Before becoming CFO, he held a series of finance roles of increasing responsibility at Belk, including Vice President of Treasury and Finance and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

“On behalf of everyone at Torrid, I want to thank Paula for her many contributions over the past several years, including her leadership of our store optimization efforts. She helped strengthen our financial foundation through disciplined capital allocation and expense management. We wish her well in her next endeavor,” said Lisa Harper, Chief Executive Officer of Torrid.

Ms. Harper continued, “I am excited to welcome Will to Torrid. He is a seasoned finance leader whose breadth of experience and strategic contributions at Belk make him well suited to guide our finance organization. Having worked with Will for many years, I look forward to the perspective he will bring to Torrid as we continue to execute on our priorities.”

“I am pleased to join Torrid at this important time and look forward to working with Lisa and the leadership team,” said Mr. Langley.

About Torrid

TORRID is a direct-to-consumer brand in North America dedicated to offering a diverse assortment of stylish apparel, intimates, and accessories skillfully designed for the curvy woman. Specializing in sizes 8 to 30, our primary focus is on providing fashionable, comfortable, and affordable options that meet the unique needs of our customers. Our extensive collection features high-quality merchandise, including tops, bottoms, denim, dresses, intimates, activewear, footwear, and accessories. Our products are exclusive to us, and each product is meticulously crafted to cater to the needs of the curvy woman, empowering her to love the way she looks and feels. Our collections are artfully curated to suit all aspects of our customers’ lives, including casual weekends, work, dressy and special occasions. Understanding the importance of affordability, we aim to keep our prices reasonable without compromising on quality. This allows us to build a meaningful connection with our customers, distinguishing us from other brands that often overlook plus- and mid-size consumers. Our brand experience and product offerings establish us as a differentiated and reliable choice for plus- and mid-size customers, which we believe sets us apart in the market. We strive to be everything our customer needs in her closet, consistently delivering products that make her feel confident and stylish.

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