Hot Topic Inc announced that Maria Comfort, formerly the Chief Merchandising Officer of the company's Hot Topic division, has resigned to pursue another business opportunity.
In addition to her responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer of Hot Topic, Inc., Betsy McLaughlin will continue to lead the Hot Topic division.
Hot Topic, Inc. is a shopping mall-based specialty retailer operating the Hot Topic and Torrid concepts. Hot Topic offers music/pop culture licensed and influenced apparel, accessories, music and gift items to young men and women principally between the ages of 12 and 22.
Torrid, the company's second concept, provides plus-size fashion-forward apparel, lingerie, shoes and accessories that target young women principally between the ages of 15 and 29.