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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and The Trevor Project. We strive for HT Inc. to be an inclusive place where every individual can be successful, build their career, contribute to the company, our customers and community - AND HAVE FUN DOING IT! When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Our Values This is what we do to be successful and how we do it: - Focus on the success of our teammates - Foster a culture of continuous improvement - Everybody is responsible for the customer experience - Infuse fun into everything we do - Strive to do the right thing Work doesn't have to feel like work here at HT! Learn more about our current opportunities and how you can become a part of the fandom at workatht.com.

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The Hot Topic annual revenue was $2.1 billion in 2026.

Gary Megson is the CTO of Hot Topic.

3,342 people are employed at Hot Topic.

Hot Topic is based in City of Industry, California.

The NAICS codes for Hot Topic are [44, 4481, 458, 45, 448].

The SIC codes for Hot Topic are [5651, 56, 565].

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