Hot Topic Announces CSO Transition

Hot Topic HOTT announced today that Jerry Cook has resigned as Chief Store Officer, effective February 28, 2013. Mr. Cook is leaving the company to relocate his family to Texas, and will pursue other professional opportunities. “We are thankful to Jerry for his dedicated service to the company over the years, and he will be missed,” said Lisa Harper, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hot Topic, Inc. “We wish Jerry and his family much success, and are grateful he has given us plenty of time to identify a successor and ensure a smooth transition.” The company will commence a search with the objective of ensuring Mr. Cook can transition his responsibilities to his successor.