Hot Topic may have peaked in the 90s, but the teen accessories and clothing retailer is still thriving, selling merchandise from practically every fandom and obsession under the sun. The chain has over 670 stores across the U.S. and Canada, despite declining traffic in US malls with record vacancies.Sep 6, 2019
How is Hot Topic doing financially?
Hot Topic's annual revenues are over $500 million (see exact revenue data) and has over 1,000 employees. It is classified as operating in the Clothing Accessories Stores industry.
How many Hot Topic stores are there?
675April 2020
Is Hot Topic in America?
Hot Topic currently operates 676 stores in the United States and Canada, up from 662 locations in 2014, in addition to an online store where one can buy goods from hundreds of entertainment franchises.Apr 6, 2019
What type of clothing does Hot Topic sell?
Hot Topic (stylized as HOT TOPIC) is a retail chain specializing in counterculture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music. The stores are aimed towards an audience interested in rock music and video gaming, and most of their audience ranges from teens to young adults.
What is sold at Hot Topic?
Hot Topic is "everything about the music." We sell music inspired fashion, rock tee's, CDs, DVDs and pop culture inspired gifts, posters, books and housewares.
What is considered a Hot Topic?
If something is a "hot topic," then everybody is talking about it. If it's a "topic for discussion," then someone wants to have a serious conversation about it. If you're at a dinner party, you can talk about all kinds of topics with other guests.
Does Hottop sell merch?
Band Merch: Music Clothing, Accessories, CDs & Vinyl | Hot Topic.
Is Torrid part of Hot Topic?
Revenue growth. Sycamore picked up Torrid in 2013 as part of its $600 million acquisition of Hot Topic Inc. The brand had operated as a Hot Topic subsidiary since its launch in 2001.Jul 5, 2021
Who is the owner of Hot Topic?
Sycamore Partners
Does Lane Bryant own Torrid?
35% Promoters
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56% Detractors
What stores are owned by Hot Topic?
Hot Topic launched Torrid, a concept store that sells clothing for plus-size women, in 2001. While still under the same parent umbrella as Hot Topic, in 2015 the company branched off to become Torrid, LLC. In 2008, Hot Topic launched ShockHound, an online retailer and social networking music site.