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Find a Location

Hot Topic, Inc. has 67 locations, listed below.

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    • Hot Topic, Inc.

      18305 San Jose Ave City of Industry, CA 91748-1237

    • Hot Topic

      999 S Washington St # E155 North Attleboro, MA 02760-3656

    • Hot Topic, Inc.

      Routes 5 and 5A Sp #A11, Sangertown Square New Hartford, NY 13413

    • Hot Topic, Inc.

      100 Sunrise Mall Massapequa, NY 11758

    • Hot Topic

      4330 Blackhorse Pike Mays Landing, NJ 08330

    Business ProfileforHot Topic, Inc.

    General Merchandise
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.15/5stars

    Average of 26 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    136 complaints closed in last 3 years

    38 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Hot Topic, Inc. has 67 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Hot Topic, Inc.

        18305 San Jose Ave City of Industry, CA 91748-1237

      • Hot Topic

        999 S Washington St # E155 North Attleboro, MA 02760-3656

      • Hot Topic, Inc.

        Routes 5 and 5A Sp #A11, Sangertown Square New Hartford, NY 13413

      • Hot Topic, Inc.

        100 Sunrise Mall Massapequa, NY 11758

      • Hot Topic

        4330 Blackhorse Pike Mays Landing, NJ 08330

      Headquarters
      18305 San Jose Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748-1237
      Years in Business:
      35
      Business Started:
      9/15/1988
      Business Incorporated:
      9/15/1988
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Business Management
      • Steve Vranes, CEO
      • Ms. Monica Mena, Customer Service Supervis
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Ms. Monica Mena, Customer Service Supervis

      Customer Contact

      • Steve Vranes, CEO
      • Chris Bennett
      • Ms. Monica Mena, Customer Service Supervis
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (626) 709-1194
        Primary Fax

      Customer Complaints

      136 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      03/08/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      This complaint is against Her Universe, owned by Hot Topic. Her Universe is not showing on BBB, so I am complaining against Hot Topic. On 1/7/24, I ordered some items from Her Universe. I emailed within the hour to cancel my order and was told they could not but that I could return them. There was no mention of a fee to return. On 1/23/24, I received the items and using the included return label, took them to **** *** said the label was invalid. I emailed Her Universe and was told, "We will promptly send you the return paper label within 24 hours through this channel, enabling you to return the item at no cost and in a more convenient manner." Used the label and returned the items. I was eventually refunded $100.10 which was $6 less than my order total. When I asked why, I was finally informed of their $6 return fee. This fee is not disclosed on their website return info, nor is it disclosed prior to purchase. I told them this and asked for a refund. I had to go back and forth and escalate but was told I would get it. When I did not receive it and asked why, I had to escalate again and go round and round but was told I would get it again. Finally today, I was told they could no do refunds and I would not get it.
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      Customer Reviews

      26 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Sydney Z

      1 star

      04/07/2024

      They lie about their sales. Many of their items state 50% off but then are only 30% off. Also, the product I wanted to buy was $39.99 on sale it would be ***** (30% off is what the website claimed.) When I applied a coupon for 25% off it took the 30% off site wide. The product was still $***** with 25% off instead of 30. Another product states 50% off this product yet when you click on the product its only 30% off!

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