Hot Topic

The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden. The chain specializes in pop-culture-related fashion and merchandise, including clothing, books, comics, jewelry, CDs, records, posters and other paraphernalia. It caters to a number of youth-oriented "scenes," such as metal, punk, emo, goth, club, otaku and lounge, as well as a number of general and 1980s retro pop culture products including TNA Wrestling products. It has also backed major concert festivals like Ozzfest and recently Sounds Of The Underground. Products from Tripp NYC, Lip Service and Funhouse are also stocked.