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July 24, 2012
Build-A-Bear unveils new high-tech store design in six markets

Build-A-Bear Workshop announced that it is introducing a newly imagined store design in six markets across the U.S. in 2012.

St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop announced Tuesday that it is introducing a newly imagined store design in six markets across the U.S. in 2012. 

The new store design, which has been over two years in the making, merges the Build-A-Bear Workshop hands-on bear-making process with technology to enhance the customer experience.

“I am very excited about the enhanced features that will allow us to continue to lead in the interactive retail space,” said Maxine Clark, founder and chief executive bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop.

May 3, 2012
Build-A-Bear Workshop narrows loss

Build-A-Bear Workshop posted a narrower-than-expected loss for the first quarter.

St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop posted a narrower-than-expected loss for the first quarter. The retailer reported a net loss of $1.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, down from a loss of $2.3 million last year.

Consolidated net retail sales of $95.2 million represented a 1.6% increase compared to $94.2 million. Revenue came in at $96.4 million, missing the $97.6 million analysts had expected. Same-store sales in the quarter rose 3.6% in North America. Overall same-store sales rose 1.2%.

January 12, 2012
Oracle teams up with Build-A-Bear Workshop to raise funds for Retail ROI at NRF show

Attendees at the 2012 National Retail Federation convention (“The Big Show”) in New York who donate $20 to The Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) will take home a Build-A-Bear Teddy Bear. The annaul event will be held Jan. 15 -18, at the Jacob Javits Center.

New York City -- Attendees at the 2012 National Retail Federation convention (“The Big Show”) in  New York who donate $20 to The Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) will take home a Build-A-Bear Teddy Bear. The annaul event will be held Jan. 15 -18, at the Jacob Javits Center.

In an initiative designed to raise funds for charities sponsored by RetailROI, Oracle is providing 2,000 Build-A-Bear Teddy Bears dressed in a custom RetailROI t-shirt at its booth on the exhibit floor (booth #1319).

October 27, 2011
Build-a-Bear swings to profit in Q3

Build-A-Bear Workshop reported a profit of $0.9 million for the third quarter, compared with a loss of $1.4 million in the year-ago period.

St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop reported Thursday a profit of $0.9 million for the third quarter, compared with a loss of $1.4 million in the year-ago period.

Sales rose 3.1% to $95.4 million, and same-store sales increased 1.1%.

“We remain optimistic about our business and expect the ongoing implementation of our strategies to enable us to continue our positive performance,” said Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear Workshop’s chairman and chief executive bear. International revenue surged 14%.

July 28, 2011
Build-a-Bear Workshop narrows loss in Q2

Build-A-Bear Workshop reported Thursday that it narrowed its loss in the quarter ended July 2 to $6.7 million, compared with a loss of $8.5 million in the year-ago period.

St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop reported Thursday that it narrowed its loss in the quarter ended July 2 to $6.7 million, compared with a loss of $8.5 million in the year-ago period.

The retailer increased total revenue 10% to $81.8 million, and consolidated same-store sales 7.1%.

The retailer cited improved efficiencies and reduced expenses for the performance improvements.

July 15, 2011
Build-A-Bear president resigns

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. president John Haugh said Thursday that he will resign as the company’s president, as reported by the St. Louis Business Journal.

St. Louis — Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. president John Haugh said Thursday that he will resign as the company’s president, as reported by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Haugh’s resignation is effective July 22, according to an SEC filing. His successor hasn’t been named, but current duties will be filled in the interim by Chief Financial and Operations Officer Tina Klocke, Chief Entertainment Officer Teresa Kroll and Chief Executive Maxine Clark.

Haugh has been at the helm since 2009.

May 10, 2011
Build-A-Bear Workshop swings to Q1 loss

Build-A-Bear Workshop lost $2.3 million in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $1.7 million in the prior-year period.

St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop lost $2.3 million in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $1.7 million in the prior-year period.

The retailer reported revenue of $96 million for the 13 weeks ended April 2, down 5% from $101.4 million a year earlier. Same-store sales were down 9%.

The company said the quarter’s results were adversely impacted by the shift of the Easter holiday and associated school vacations, which moved into the second quarter this year.

April 27, 2011
Build-A-Bear Workshop to make airport debut

Build-A-Bear Workshop is teaming up with Orlando International Airport to open a new store in mid-May.

St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop is teaming up with Orlando International Airport to open a new store in mid-May. It will be the first Build-A-Bear Workshop store located inside an airport.

The Build-A-Bear Workshop store at Orlando International Airport will be located in the Main Terminal. The store will provide the same experience and interaction as mall-based Build-A-Bear Workshop retail locations.
 

March 17, 2011
Build-A-Bear Workshop to open store in children’s hospital

Build-A-Bear Workshop is teaming up with Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX to open a store on March 25.

St. Louis -- Build-A-Bear Workshop is teaming up with Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX to open a store on March 25. It will be the first Build-A-Bear Workshop store located inside a hospital.

December 6, 2010
Report: Build-A-Bear on hunt for buyer

Build-A-Bear is looking for a buyer and has approached private-equity firms, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported.

New York City -- Build-A-Bear is looking for a buyer and has approached private-equity firms, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported.

Barclays Capital is advising the company, the report said. The St. Louis-based chain, founded by Maxine Clark, opened its first store in 1997.

October 21, 2010
Build-A-Bear teams with Victoria Justice for new products

Build-A-Bear Workshop said Friday that it has partnered with teen actress and singer Victoria Justice...

September 19, 2010
Build-A-Bear to debut pop-up stores for holidays

Build-A-Bear Workshop announced Friday that it plans to open approximately 10 pop-up stores in time...

January 20, 2010
CEO at Container Store, Build-A-Bear swap places for a day

Kip Tindell, CEO of the Container Store, and Maxine Clark, CEO of Build-a-Bear, trade places...

January 8, 2009
Build-A-Bear Lays Off 27 at HQ

Build-A-Bear workshop eliminated 27 jobs at its St. Louis headquarters on Thursday....

July 31, 2008
Where ‘Everybear’ Knows Your Name

Since Build-A-Bear Workshop’s inception, its mission has been to bring entertainment back to retail....

March 31, 2008
Sound Bites From a Seminar: Commit. Don’t Just Try.

When you attend as many conferences as I do every year, it’s invigorating to...

January 31, 2008
New to the Neighborhood

Build-A-Bear Workshop has created a vibrant and imaginative interactive city—Build-A-Bearville—that takes not only social...

June 30, 2007
Fun Goes Into Overdrive at Ridemakerz

In June, a new start-up concept, Ridemakerz, made its debut at Broadway at the Beach,...

January 20, 2005
Build-A-Bear Hits the Road

St. Louis, Build-A-Bear...

January 20, 2005
Build-A-Bear Hits the Road

St. Louis, Build-A-Bear...