Do NOT work here if you value yourself - Associate Buyer Hot Topic Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendliest coworkers ever and the office space has a bit of coziness even if it is in a warehouse. Theres personality here around your coworkers.

Cons

Typical management issues including some department issues. Oftentimes its issues about communicating deadlines or concerns or processes. No one seems to have a coherent idea of whats going on because everyone has their own idea of how to approach it. As a result, Im always locked into a position where I get called out for stuff that isn't my fault because other departments aren't aligned with my supervisor's vision. I'm looking at specifically the licensing, marketing, merchandising and design teams specifically.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I loved my co workers, my GM was such an incredible girl for fixing everything wrong with the place before she started. She always keeps in contact and always makes the effort to lead and help us when needed

Cons

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4.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unstressful by retail standards, with mostly flexible and understanding managers.

Cons

District manager quality was poor. Poor hours. Opportunities for growth are not based on existing experience.

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