Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) partnered with Make-A-Wish to fulfill the wish of Keegan, an 18-year-old liver cancer patient, by allowing him to design a special furry friend. The result, Keegan's Wish Frog, features liver cancer awareness symbols and aims to raise awareness for liver cancer. Additionally, Build-A-Bear donated $15,000 to the UPMC Liver Cancer Center in Pittsburgh to honor Keegan's legacy. The initiative not only showcases creativity but also emphasizes the company’s commitment to social responsibility and community involvement.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) launched the FURever Flower Shoppe ahead of Valentine's Day, introducing a unique gifting option with customizable teddy bears designed to resemble floral bouquets. The Bouquet Bear offers personalization with scents and voice messages. The company highlights the limited availability of popular items like the Red Roses Bear. New gifting solutions, HeartBox, are also aimed at adult consumers, featuring curated gifts. Build-A-Bear emphasizes convenience with delivery options, ensuring timely gifts for Valentine's Day.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long silver celebration featuring exclusive product releases and in-store events. Originally established to allow children to create personalized teddy bears, the brand has launched over 200 million furry friends to date. The celebration includes the Vault Collection, which will feature limited edition collectibles each month, starting with the "Hearts Fur You Puppy." Additionally, exclusive collaborations and a silver collection of products are set to engage consumers and encourage memories.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) has updated its financial guidance for fiscal 2021, forecasting total revenues between $408 million and $412 million, up from previous projections of $390 million to $400 million. Expected pre-tax income is projected at $49 million to $51 million, a significant improvement from a loss of ($20.2 million) in 2020. Additionally, EBITDA is expected to reach $61.5 million to $63.5 million. The company attributes this growth to strategic digital initiatives and increased profitability, anticipating the highest profits in its 25-year history.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has launched HeartBox™, a new branded gifting solution designed for adult-to-adult occasions. Each HeartBox includes a themed selection of coordinated gifts and an exclusive customizable teddy bear that can feature a personal voice message. This initiative capitalizes on the expanding gifting market, with Build-A-Bear noting that over one-third of its revenue comes from gift-related sales. The company anticipates further growth in this category with enhanced digital marketing efforts and improved supply chain capabilities.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced that CEO Sharon Price John and CFO Voin Todorovic will participate in a fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2022 on January 11, 2022, at 3:30 PM EST. The audio from the event will be accessible on the Company’s Investor Relations website for 90 days post-event. Build-A-Bear operates nearly 500 retail locations and offers engaging e-commerce experiences, generating $255.3 million in total revenue for fiscal 2020. The company aims to enhance personal expression through its unique products and services.