Full-Time
Merchandise Coordinator
Hot Topic
5,001-10,000 employees
Retailer of music-inspired fashion and collectibles
Compensation Overview
$20 - $21.50/hr
City of Industry, CA, USA
Hybrid
Three days on-site per week at BoxLunch HQ in Southern California.
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- Associates Degree or work experience preferred
- Deep analytical skills and quantitative abilities. You can crunch numbers and aren't afraid of the words: analysis & Microsoft Excel
- Ability to successfully prioritize and complete projects with effective time management skills
- Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly
- Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator
- Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
- Strong knowledge of pop culture and fashion trends with a passion for our product!
- You will need to be a team player with a positive attitude. We're a collaborative team, and we need team members that understand that what we're accomplishing collectively is both amazing and attributed to camaraderie and teamwork
- Processes, turns in and tracks all top samples for website
- Helps coordinate samples and meets deadlines for all campaign launches and mailers
- Processes Purchase Orders
- Inputs and reconciles store price changes
- Updates all POs when necessary (date changes, price changes, description updates etc.)
- Follows up on incoming and late orders
- Sets up and assists in meetings with vendors
- Performs other duties assigned
Hot Topic sells music and pop culture–inspired fashion and accessories to teens and young adults through online and physical stores. Their products include clothing, accessories, and collectibles like exclusive Funko Pop! figures, refreshed frequently with new arrivals and limited items. Customers shop online or in stores and can choose direct delivery or free in-store pickup; exclusive items and limited releases drive appeal. What sets Hot Topic apart is its focus on exclusive, trend-driven items tied to music and media, delivered through both online and brick-and-mortar channels. The goal is to serve a young, fashionable audience with fan-focused products while growing direct sales across channels.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
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Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nintendo's Pikmin collaboration expands licensed IP breadth and traffic.
- Accessory-heavy assortments lift basket size beyond core apparel purchases.
- Pre-orders capture demand early and reduce missed sales on limited releases.
What critics are saying
- Nintendo fandom concentration creates volatile sell-through tied to single-franchise demand.
- High hoodie and bag prices invite discount waiting among price-sensitive teens.
- Competing retailers can dilute exclusivity and split search-driven demand.
What makes Hot Topic unique
- Exclusive pop-culture licensing drives scarce, fandom-specific merchandise drops.
- Teen and young-adult positioning matches music, anime, and gaming tastes.
- Mall and e-commerce presence broadens access across physical and digital channels.
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Company News
Hot Topic is closing Sacramento-area clothing store with 'final sale.'
Chicago (February 11, 2025) - - AllCampus, a leader in education benefit management, today announced a new partnership with Hot Topic Inc., the leading retail destination for music, entertainment, and pop culture merchandise.
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Sycamore Partners are reportedly discussing a deal that would see Walgreens sold to the private equity firm.A deal could be completed early next year, although the talks could fall apart first, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing unnamed sources.Reached by PYMNTS, a Walgreens spokesperson said the company does not comment on rumors or speculation about its business.Sycamore Partners declined to comment on the report.Walgreens, which operates more than 12,000 stores in the United States, Latin America and Europe, has been under pressure because of its acquisition of Alliance Boots and challenges facing the pharmacy business, according to the report.The firm’s shares have been heading downward for nearly a decade, and its market value has fallen from over $100 billion in 2015 to about $7.5 billion today, the report said.Sycamore Partners specializes in retail and consumer investments, per the report. One of its major deals was its $7 billion acquisition of Staples in 2017. Its current investments include clothing brands Hot Topic, Ann Taylor and Chico’s.Walgreens and other retail pharmacies face challenges to their traditional business models as consumer preferences turn to digital solutions and telehealth services, PYMNTS reported in October.A challenging consumer spending environment served as a main theme during Walgreens’ fourth-quarter earnings call Oct. 15.“The consumer may get stronger, but you wouldn’t count on it right now,” Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Tim Wentworth said during the call. “We’ve been realistic about the consumer.”The company’s footprint optimization program includes the closure of about 1,200 underperforming Walgreens stores in the next three years, with around 500 expected in the second half of fiscal 2025
Through an exclusive partnership with retail industry giants, Hot Topic and BoxLunch, Thrilljoy will launch its premium series of upscale, fan-first collectibles to select stores nationwide.
Hot Topic has unveiled a new addition to their Funko POP!