Hottopic

Hot Topic Inc., doing business as HOT TOPIC, is an American fast-fashion company specializing in counterculture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music. 
==History==
The first Hot Topic store was opened in November 1989 in Montclair, California, by Orv Madden. http://history.hottopic.com/november-1989-our-second-store-opens-in-montclair-ca-and-we-move-our-headquarters-into-the-stores-backroom/ The company went public and began trading on NASDAQ in 1996. https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/hot-topic-inc#:~:text=The%20retailer%20went%20public%20in,size%20teenagers%20and%20young%20women. 
Hot Topic launched Torrid, a concept store that sells clothing for plus-size women, in 2001. While still under the same parent umbrella as Hot Topic, in 2015 the company branched off to become Torrid, LLC. http://www.salon.com/2005/04/06/torrid/ 
In 2008, Hot Topic launched ShockHound, an online retailer and social networking music site. http://www.universalmusic.com/hot-topic-inc-launches-shockhound-new-all-in-one-music-site/ In March 2011, Hot Topic made a public statement announcing the shutdown of ShockHound. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110328006652/en/Hot-Topic-Announces-2011-Including-ShockHound-Closure 
In 2013, Hot Topic announced its sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $600 million. https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/03/07/sycamore-partners-to-buy-hot-topic-for-600-million/ The company ceased publishing financial data after 2013, as previously required as a public company. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1017712/000115752313001515/a50590453.htm#item6
Lisa Harper assumed the position of CEO in March 2011 until Steve Vranes was announced as the new CEO in 2016. https://investors.torrid.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=88b66207-afd1-454e-b585-b06fe1603f65https://www.comparably.com/companies/hot-topic/executive-salaries 
==Channel==
Hot Topic created the YouTube channel on March 12, 2006, where they uploaded their commercials and commentary videos. Hot Topic's first video was created on September 20, 2010.
==References==
Category:Film YouTubers
Category:Commentary YouTubers
Category:Music YouTubers
Category:American YouTubers
Category:Users who joined in 2006