Hot Topic, Inc. is an American fast-fashion company specializing in counterculture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music.

In 2013, Hot Topic announced its sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $600 million.

At present, the store's selection is largely focused on licensed video game merchandise and internet memes popular on sites such as Tumblr, as well as anime, manga, Japanese films, and the associated otaku subculture.

Hot Topic launched Torrid, a concept store that sells clothing for plus-size women, in 2001.

In 2008, Hot Topic launched ShockHound, an online retailer and social networking music site.

[19] On May 26, 2015, Hot Topic announced its intent to acquire Geeknet Inc., owner of the online retailer ThinkGeek, for $122 million.