Hot Topic
Remember Hot Topic? The epicenter of mall goth culture and the unofficial supplier of band tees for every wannabe punk rocker. Stepping into a Hot Topic was like diving headfirst into a sea of black clothing and obscure anime merch that you couldn't find anywhere else. The nostalgia is real. Fans of Hot Topic didn't just shop; they loitered with a passion, debating the best My Chemical Romance album or which nightmare before Christmas collectible was a must-have. If malls were battle arenas, Hot Topic was that dark horse everyone underestimated but secretly rooted for.
Hot Topic's Rankings
2000's Mall Stores
Rank: #6 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 49.3%
Streak: 🔥 2-match winning streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Hot Topic vs PacSun - Wins 78.6% of battles
- Hot Topic vs Abercrombie & Fitch - Wins 54.5% of battles
- Hot Topic vs Claire’s - Wins 54.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Hot Topic vs Hollister Co. - Loses 75.0% of battles
- Hot Topic vs Spencer’s Gifts - Loses 68.4% of battles
- Hot Topic vs Brookstone - Loses 61.9% of battles