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I am a business technology journalist, editor, publisher and content strategist with over a decade’s experience in media. I’ve worked for a number of leading B2B and B2C technology publications and reported on the biggest companies in the world, from Apple and Google to Meta and Microsoft. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing sports and blogging/podcasting about mental health/resilience (www.sylomag.com). I also volunteer for the charities AgeUK, CALM and The Vine Centre. I am available for freelance work, particularly around technology and business leadership topics. If you want to get in contact, please email me at dougdrinkwater87@gmail.com.
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Hot Topics
Hot Topic, Inc. is a retail company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It operates over 600 stores across the United States and specializes in music-inspired fashion and pop culture merchandise. The company targets teenagers and young adults with a focus on alternative and music-centric products. Hot Topic offers a variety of items, including band merchandise, licensed apparel from popular franchises, and unique accessories. The brand frequently updates its inventory to align with current trends in music, film, and subculture movements. Additionally, it has developed its own clothing lines since 1997 to complement its licensed offerings. The company also launched Torrid in 2001, a sister brand that caters to plus-size young women. Hot Topic emphasizes inclusivity and self-expression, connecting with youth culture through its merchandise and customer feedback. Its tagline, "everything about the music," reflects its commitment to music-inspired retail.
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Founded: 1989