US: “Sexy” strategy returns Hot Topic to Q1 profit
By Richard Woodard | 17 May 2012
Popular 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.
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