Aeropostale — is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, for 11 to 18 year-old young women and men. Aeropostale offers high-quality, active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise at compelling values.

Products: T-shirts, Jeans, Extended Sizes, Solid Polos, Fashion Polos, Graphic Ts, Long Sleeve, Hoodies, Shirts, Pants, Shorts, Dorm Pants, Boxers + Socks, Caps, Cologne, Swimwear, Sunglasses, Belts, Jewelry, Bags + Wallets

Returns policy: Straightforward and easy process

Special website features: Specials and clearance items, store locator, gift categories for guys and girls sorted by price.

CoutureCandy.com offers apparel from the hottest designers including such prominent brands as Joe's Jeans, Paper Denim & Cloth, J Brand, Raw 7, Susana Monaco, Da-Nang, Lotta Stensson, Stitch's and Kasil Jeans. The website offers the latest fashion industry news, weekly newsletters, designer interviews, celebrity fashion trends, style tips, denim fit guides, community chat and advice from personal stylists.

Products: Accessories, Denim, Dresses, Jackets, Pants and Trousers, Shoes, Shorts, Skirts, Swimwear, Tee Shirts, Tops

Returns policy: "No hassle" returns policy.

Special website features: New arrivals, celebrity style blog, style tips, how-to videos.

Hot Topic is a mall-based chain of over 600 retail stores in the U.S. that specializes in music-inspired fashion clothing and accessories, band merchandise, gifts, and music for teenagers and young adults.

Products: Band T-shirts, TV/movie T-shirts, fashion and novelty T-shirts; tops, bottoms, dresses, intimate apparel, outerwear, extended sizes. Shoes, sneakers, boots

Returns policy: Online or in-store returns accepted. Policy and procedure is easy to find.

Special website features: Live customer service, store finder, rock watch, features band tours, message board, interviews and photo gallery.