Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT) $9.12
The Company:
Hot Topic is a mall-based retailer that specifically targets teens with music, movies and pop culture inspired clothing and accessories. It has also become one of the leading retailers catering to plus size women through its Torrid line of stores. According to NPD, the plus size women’s category is growing with 32% of women considering themselves as plus size. The plus size category is expected to grow 5.2% annually over the next five years to $9.7 billion, nearly twice the 2.7% annual growth expected from regular apparel sales according to research firm Ibis World.