Hot Topic
Hot Topic, Inc. operates two distinct specialty retail concepts: Hot Topic and Torrid.
Torrid is a sexy fashion brand targeting plus-size young women, ages 15 to 29. Torrid focuses on providing this under-served customer with her own fashion-forward alternative that features not only great style, but also high quality, personalized customer service. Inspired by an overwhelming number of requests from young, plus-size, female shoppers, Torrid opened its doors in April, 2001.
And their sales news gets better....
11/29/04 Hot Topic, Inc. Reports November Comp Store Sales Down 8.0%; Fourth Quarter Earnings Guidance Lowered
11/17/04 Hot Topic, Inc. Reports Third Quarter EPS Decreases 13% to $0.27 Per Diluted Share
11/03/04 Hot Topic, Inc. Reports October Comp Store Sales Down 3.8%; Third Quarter Earnings Guidance Lowered