Coverage dated August 12, 2026

Spirit Halloween strikes deal to buy Hot Topic

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The acquisition would create a retail company with more than 3,000 stores while allowing Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe to operate independently.

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    Spirit Halloween strikes deal to buy Hot Topic (opens KSDK)

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    The acquisition would create a retail company with more than 3,000 stores while allowing Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe to operate independently.

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