http://www.just-style.com/companies/hot-topic-inc_id243Latest Hot Topic Inc industry news - from just-style.com© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 23 May 2013 07:49:42 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 07:49:42 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Faced with a raft of challenges across the apparel supply chain, how can software help tackle the key issues? Tools that connect all trading partners, streamline the end-to-end process, and give industry leaders the flexibility and time to address everything from new opportunities to unexpected events can all contribute to a competitive edge.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/tackling-the-challenges_id117423.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incTue, 02 Apr 2013 12:37:00 GMTTeen apparel retailer Hot Topic has reported a 34.4% increase in its fourth-quarter profit, driven by higher sales.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-q4-profit-surges-on-higher-sales_id117273.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 14 Mar 2013 13:47:00 GMTUS teen apparel retailer Hot Topic has announced the appointment of two executives - Don Hendricks as chief operating officer and George Wehlitz as chief financial officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-names-new-coo-and-cfo_id117222.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incMon, 11 Mar 2013 12:08:00 GMTTeen apparel retailer Hot Topic is set to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for around US$600m. http://www.just-style.com/news/sycamore-partners-to-acquire-hot-topic-for-600m_id117201.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 07 Mar 2013 15:30:00 GMTHot Topic chief financial officer Jim McGinty is to step down from the apparel and accessories retailer.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-cfo-mcginty-to-step-down_id116725.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incTue, 22 Jan 2013 11:18:00 GMTUS teen apparel retailer Hot Topic today (3 January) revealed that it expects 2013 earnings to rise 30-35% over fiscal 2012 as it works to open new stores.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-forecasts-30-35-earnings-rise-in-2013_id116535.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 03 Jan 2013 13:45:00 GMTTeen apparel retailer Hot Topic has booked a 38% rise in third-quarter net profit on the back of higher sales of new fashion-forward merchandise.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-q3-profit-up-on-sales-rise_id116124.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 15 Nov 2012 11:43:00 GMTTeen apparel retailer Hot Topic is testing the lingerie market with the launch of five mall-based stores ahead of the holiday season under the Blackheart banner.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-to-test-blackheart-lingerie-concept_id116016.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incMon, 05 Nov 2012 10:59:00 GMTUS apparel retailer Hot Topic has seen its third-quarter comparable sales edge up 0.2%.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-q3-comparable-sales-rise-02_id115977.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 01 Nov 2012 10:43:00 GMTUK retailers saw September sales increase, with growth driven primarily by clothing and footwear sales, according to the latest BRC/KPMG sales monitor. http://www.just-style.com/news/september-sales-growth-driven-by-clothing-and-footwear_id115766.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incTue, 09 Oct 2012 10:50:00 GMTFurther opportunities exist to develop online sales for footwear, according to a new report from market research company The NPD Group.http://www.just-style.com/news/potential-exists-to-develop-online-footwear-sales_id115608.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 20 Sep 2012 10:50:00 GMTJerry Cook, chief store officer of US retailer Hot Topic, has resigned from the company to pursue other professional opportunities.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-chief-stores-officer-cook-resigns_id115491.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incFri, 07 Sep 2012 12:34:00 GMTHot Topic saw its losses narrow over the second quarter on the back of rising sales. http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-second-quarter-losses-narrow_id115288.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 16 Aug 2012 18:09:00 GMTHot Topic has improved its second-quarter loss per share guidance as it said it made "solid gains in licensing" http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-narrows-second-quarter-loss-forecast_id115135.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 02 Aug 2012 15:16:00 GMTUS retailer Hop Topic has appointed Kate Horton as vice president and general merchandise manager for its Torrid women's apparel division.http://www.just-style.com/news/horton-to-join-hot-topics-torrid-division_id114999.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incFri, 20 Jul 2012 12:21:00 GMTPrivate label clothing supplier Gonzales Enterprises, which trades as Fifth Sun Apparel, has selected the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution to manage its supply chain and allow for continued expansion.http://www.just-style.com/news/fifth-sun-apparel-chooses-ax-erp-tool_id114687.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incTue, 19 Jun 2012 11:01:00 GMTPopular culture-focused retailer Hot Topic returned to profit in its first quarter as sales moved up thanks to a return to its "edgy, dark and sexy core", the company said.http://www.just-style.com/news/sexy-strategy-returns-hot-topic-to-q1-profit_id114398.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 17 May 2012 13:03:00 GMTAfter the turmoil of 2011, the biggest challenges facing the global apparel supply chain in 2012 continue to include rising costs, political and economic uncertainty in both consumer and sourcing markets, the changing role of China, increased competition at retail, pressure to integrate supply chains and the shift towards faster fashion cycles. Against such a background, the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and pressures will separate the winners from the losers.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-supply-chain-challenges-in-2012_id114214.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incTue, 01 May 2012 15:05:00 GMTUS clothing retailer Hot Topic has appointed John Kyees to its board of directors and said he will serve as a member of its audit committee.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-appoints-kyees-to-board_id113866.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incFri, 23 Mar 2012 11:54:00 GMTRetailer Hot Topic overturned last year's fourth quarter loss with a net profit of US$9m, despite a slight decrease in sales.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-returns-to-profit-in-q4_id113721.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=hot-topic-incThu, 08 Mar 2012 15:10:00 GMT