Rent the Runway's workforce strategy from 2020 to 2026 has been characterized by a sustained contraction and strategic realignment, initially driven by macro-economic shocks and subsequently by a sharpened focus on operational efficiency. The onset of the pandemic in 2020 precipitated significant workforce reductions, including a 33% employee layoff in January and further retail employee cuts in March due to widespread store closures. This trend continued into September 2022, when 24% of the total workforce was laid off, explicitly aimed at enhancing profitability and implementing broader cost-cutting measures. The most recent strategic adjustment occurred in January 2024, involving the layoff of 37 corporate employees, representing 10% of the corporate staff. This action was attributed to ongoing restructuring efforts and a response to slowing subscriber growth, underscoring a persistent drive to optimize the organizational structure and adapt to evolving market dynamics. The absence of forward-looking workforce expansion signals a continued emphasis on lean operations and strategic resource allocation through the projected period.