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

1.0
13 Nov 2025
Recommend
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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
12 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Coworkers and culture were definitely the pros of the job.

Cons

Mall setting and corporate policies made things unenjoyable. If this place could be franchised and not in a mall with so many other types of people would be much more ideal.

5.0
30 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great working ethic and employees

Cons

Not alot of pay, do it for the love of the job

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