Hot Topic

Hot Topic, Inc. (stylized as HOT TOPIC) is an American fast-fashion company 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. Approximately 40% of Hot Topic's revenue comes from sales of licensed band T-shirts. Hot Topic often negotiates exclusive licensing arrangements with musical artists, movie studios, and graphic artists. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls.

Hot Topic, Inc.
Company typePrivate
Nasdaq: HOTT until 2013
IndustryRetail
FoundedOctober 1989 (1989-10)
Montclair Plaza
Montclair, California, U.S.
FounderOrv Madden
HeadquartersCity of Industry, California, U.S.
Number of locations
675 (April 2020)
Key people
Steve Vranes, CEO (2016–present)
Betsy McLaughlin, CEO (2000–2011)
Bruce Quinell, Chairman of the Board
Productsclothing, accessories, music, jewelry
Revenue US$741.8 million (FY 2013)
US$30.8 million (FY 2013)
US$19.5 million (FY 2013)
Total assets US$274.9 million (FY 2013)
Total equity US$172.8 million (FY 2013)
OwnerSycamore Partners
DivisionsBlackheart Lingerie
BoxLunch
Websitewww.hottopic.com
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