Hot Topic

Clothing - Family/Unisex·Sycamore Partners·

Hot Topic is a Clothing - Family/Unisex concept with 625 stores in 625 shopping centers across 57 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 9 and closed 8 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +1. Typical site: 1,800–2,200 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 40,977 with a median household income of $75,068 and a median age of 38.

625

Stores

In 625 properties

Site Submittals

Coming soon

Competitive Intelligence

New in the last 3 months

Verified Contacts

Ready to connect

Tracking · 19 events in last 12 months

Recent activity

Dates shown here are when each event was detected. Actual event may have occurred up to 30 days earlier. Next digest sends Sunday.

Bower Place (Red Deer, AB) Coming soon

Red Deer, AB · Coming soon Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 24

New Sudbury Centre Coming soon

Sudbury, ON · Coming soon Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 24

Longview Mall (Longview, TX)Opened

Longview, TX · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 24

+16 more events · 47% openings — 9 new, 8 closures, 2 coming soon.

About Hot Topic

Hot Topic is a U.S.-based specialty retailer known for its pop culture and music-inspired fashion, accessories, and collectibles. Founded in 1989, the brand has evolved to cater to a diverse audience, offering merchandise from anime, gaming, music, and other entertainment genres. With over 600 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Hot Topic primarily operates in shopping malls, targeting a youthful, trend-conscious demographic. The company continues to adapt to changing retail landscapes by refining its product offerings and exploring new market opportunities.

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