To celebrate #internationaldayofplay on June 11, Build-A-Bear Workshop donated 11,000 reading buddy teddy bears to support kids and classrooms in need! We're proud to announce that these furry friends have been delivered to First Book, Build-A-Bear Foundation's core partner in advancing childhood literacy. This donation will equip students, teachers, and families across the United States and Canada with educational resources to fuel their inspiration. Build-A-Bear Foundation is on a mission to donate 1 million books and 100,000 reading buddy bears with First Book by 2027.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Retail
St Louis, Missouri 20,484 followers
We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Defined and re-defined experiential retail before it was a buzz word.
About us
We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is a trusted, beloved brand that has been part of countless life moments for more than 20 years. We operate approximately 400 stores worldwide—including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Paris, Milan, Colombia, and the United Kingdom and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East and China—where Guests can make and customize furry friends. The Build-A-Bear Workshop experience is an expression of our commitment to redefine retail and entertainment. Our concept is designed to bring out the creative side of our Guests to spark their imagination. We challenge every associate to contribute wherever possible to our culture, our communities and our business success. Regardless of role, Build-A-Bear associates keep our core values at the heart of everything they do. We cultivate a culture that truly begins with heart. From the passion our associates bring to work each day to our iconic heart ceremony, we deliver the Build-A-Bear spirit and one-of-a-kind experiences to our Guests – one furry friend at a time. It’s one of the reasons Build-A-Bear Workshop has been recognized time and time again as a sought-after employer: • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces in Retail list: 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Women list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Diversity list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list: 2017 and 2016 • 2-Star Accreditation by Best Companies for our ‘outstanding’ workplace engagement standards and commitment
- Website
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http://www.buildabear.com/
External link for Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- St Louis, Missouri
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- toys, bears, stuffed animals, entertainment, Experiential, Children, Retail, Kids Retail, Family Retail, and Experiential Retail
Locations
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Primary
1954 Innerbelt Business Center Dr
St Louis, Missouri 63114, US
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1954 Innerbelt Business Center Dr
St Louis, MO 63114, US
Employees at Build-A-Bear Workshop
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George Carrara
President & COO, Kate Spade & Company (former), Audit Chair, Comp Comm & Board Member of
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Julia Fitzgerald
Chief Marketing Officer | Author | Brand Strategist | Chief Digital Engagement Officer | Board Director | AI Enthusiast
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Narayan R. Iyengar
Business Transformation Executive | AI, Digital, Data, CX, ECom | Ex Disney, McKinsey
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Arthur Huggard
Vice President, Digital Technology at Build-A-Bear
Updates
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We're thrilled to announce that Build-A-Bear has been recognized as one of America's Best Retailers for 2024 by Newsweek! 🏆 This honor reflects our commitment to creating unique and memorable experiences for our guests, and we couldn't be prouder of our amazing team for their hard work and dedication. As a top retailer, we're consistently bringing fresh ways for our Guests to experience the Workshop. Just this week we launched our first-ever 'The Stuff You Love Cub Condo Event' which allows guests to fully "stuff" an iconic Build-A-Bear Cub Condo box with the "stuff they love," including a Make-Your-Own furry friend, clothing, and accessories, and receive a 20% discount off the entire purchase. Our first day was such a hit that we extended it by another day! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gXWH2s4Q Thank you to our incredible customers for their continued support and to Newsweek for this prestigious recognition. Here's to another year of bringing joy and heart to every bear we build! Read more about our ranking at the link below ⬇ #BuildABear #TopRetailer2024 #CubCondoEvent #CustomerAppreciation #Teamwork #RetailExcellence #StuffYouLove https://lnkd.in/gByfjczU
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Congratulations to our VP and Executive Director of Build-A-Bear Foundation and Cause Marketing, Elizabeth (SiSi) Beltrán Martí, for being honored as one of St. Louis Business Journal's 25 Most Influential Business Women for 2024! SiSi's remarkable achievements in the business world and her contributions to the community have earned her this well-deserved recognition. Her dedication to the continued success of Build-A-Bear Foundation's giving programs as well as her commitment to the development and growth of many local non-profits and organizations is a source of inspiration for many🌟 #Leadership #Inspiration #BusinessWomen #Achievement #InfluentialWomen2024
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Providing a sense of wonder and play is something our brand strives to do every day, so naturally #internationaldayofplay is a time for us to celebrate! 🎉 Sparking imaginations and creativity is the stuff we love ❤️ #TheStuffYouLove #buildabear
The first 11 guests in participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations on June 11 will receive a free Lil Cub teddy bear — and to continue the celebration, every guest can purchase a Lil Cub for $11 in stores and online. Build-A-Bear Workshop is also proud to announce the donation of 11,000 reading buddy teddy bears to spread joy and comfort to kids and classrooms in need. #InternationalDayofPlay #toynews #toyindustry #geniusofplay
Build-A-Bear Celebrates International Day of Play with Free Bears, Donation, & In-Store Activations
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Thank you to TIME CEO, Jessica Sibley, for an insightful discussion with our fearless leader Sharon Price John on Build-A-Bear's journey and dedication to adding a little more ❤️ to life!
From 2021 to 2023, Build-A-Bear Workshop experienced it’s most profitable years to date, just off the back of closing all of its retail stores due to the global pandemic. By further integrating to an omnichannel business, Build-A-Bear is reaching its most diversified consumer base, with over 40% of online sales attributed to teens and adults. In this TIME Executive Spotlight, CEO Sharon Price John and I talk adaptability in the face of changing consumer trends and what she calls, “the process of failing, learning, and getting up again.” https://bit.ly/3QVcVn3
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Bringing the creativity and imagination of children to life is such a core part of our brand’s identity, that’s why we’re so excited to partner with Paramount Pictures and their new film IF. The story of IF is a visionary look at the magic, originality, and heart children put into making their imaginary friends (IFs). Turning a child’s imaginary friend into reality is just another day at work for us, but the wonder of it never fades—it’s what keeps the vision of our company thriving! Our Guests can build their own ‘Blue’ furry friend (complete with his own special heart ceremony) from the major motion picture, IF, in theatres May 17th.
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Bonjour, Paris! We're elated to announce the grand opening of our newest Workshop at the famous Galeries Lafayette, Paris in partnership with FAO Schwarz 🐻🎉 Come join us as we bring smiles and furry friends to the City of Light. #BuildABearParis #GrandOpening #Paris #FurryFriends"
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Recently, we held 'Take Your Cubs to Work' day at our BearQuarters and it was a blast! From learning about marketing to merchandising, and even how to use the stuffing machine, there wasn't a dull moment. Thanks to our Cubs and all of our employees involved in making this such an awesome day ❤️ #takeyourkidstoworkday #buildabear #workplaceculture
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We asked the Cubs of some of our hard-working Mama Bears at Build-A-Bear Headquarters what message they would put for their mom in one of our furry friends--safe to say the responses didn't disappoint! Thank you to all of the Moms and Mom figures throughout our company that help to make our brand so special. Happy Mother's Day! 💐 #buildabear #mothersday
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We're thrilled to unveil our latest campaign, "The Stuff You Love," marking over a quarter-century of creating unforgettable memories worldwide. In sync with today's consumer sentiment, which craves new experiences that bring joy and laughter, this heartfelt initiative embodies our mission to 'add a little more heart to life.' 🎉 From childhood birthdays to milestone moments, Build-A-Bear has been there every step of the way, weaving into the fabric of over 240 million furry friends' stories since 1997. As we evolve from a mall-based retailer to an iconic brand spanning generations, we're honored to have played a part in countless heartfelt memories. Join us in celebrating the magic of shared experiences and the special moments that make life extraordinary. 💖 Check out our newest spot below ⬇ #TheStuffYouLove #BuildABear #MemoriesMade https://lnkd.in/gSbmCS3S
Build-A-Bear has The Stuff You Love!
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