Full-Time
Retail Distribution Center Associate
Hot Topic
5,001-10,000 employees
Retailer of music-inspired fashion and collectibles
Compensation Overview
$16 - $17.50/hr
La Vergne, TN, USA
In Person
 Operations & Logistics (1) |
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- Reliable transportation
- Previous Distribution Center and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred but not required
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Pack and prepare orders for shipment.
- Ensure that all retail orders are accurate and inducted in a timely manner. You’ll handle shipments efficiently to ensure smooth work flow from one work station to the next
- Input relevant data into PTL and other DC stations; this might sound like rocket science but it’s really not. We’ll teach you how
- Stock new merchandise as we receive
- Communicate with management on any production issues that arise.
- Stick to all company policies and procedures including safety, cleanliness and code of ethics
- Monitor production supplies and partners with Supervisor or Team Lead to order additional supplies as needed
- Follow all written departmental procedures and identify any changes that may be necessary, reporting these findings to your supervisor
- Work in a new, climate controlled building with an awesome break room, overhead music throughout
- Distribution center environment with moderate to loud noise level.
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
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1989
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Crunchyroll Ani-May 2026 partnership launches exclusive anime merch nationwide.
- Xochitl Gomez as Social Collision Chief Style Officer debuts punk collections spring 2024.
- Thrilljoy exclusive deal distributes premium collectibles to stores in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Shein and Temu undercut band T-shirts with 80% lower prices via TikTok.
- Sacramento store closure accelerates mall lease terminations nationwide by 2027.
- Crunchyroll direct store diverts anime merch sales from Hot Topic within 6 months.
What makes Hot Topic unique
- Hot Topic specializes in counterculture apparel for alternative music, anime, and gaming fans.
- Targets teens and young adults with licensed band T-shirts driving 40% of historical revenue.
- Operates 600+ mall stores plus BoxLunch and Her Universe subdivisions since 1989.
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Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
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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!