Hot Topic

Hot Topic, Inc. is an American retail chain specializing in counterculture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music. The stores are aimed towards an audience interested in rock... Wikipedia

• Type:  Private
• Traded as:  NASDAQ: HOTT until 2013
• Industry:  Retail
• Founded:  Montclair Plaza, Montclair, California, U.S.
• Founder:  Orv Madden
• Number of locations:  675 (April 2020)
• Key people:  Steve Vranes, CEO (2016–present), Betsy McLaughlin, CEO (2000–2011), Bruce Quinell, Chairman of the Board
• Products:  clothing, accessories, music, jewelry
• Revenue:  US$741.8 million (FY 2013)
• Operating income:  US$30.8 million (FY 2013)
• Total assets:  US$274.9 million (FY 2013)
• Total equity:  US$172.8 million (FY 2013)
• Owner:  Sycamore Partners
• Divisions:  Blackheart Lingerie, BoxLunch
• Website:  www.hottopic.com
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo