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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. develops news around its experiential retail model for customized stuffed animals, plush products, licensed characters, gifting and brand extensions. Updates commonly cover new plush formats such as wearable plush, Mini Beans, Promise Pets and special-edition releases, along with collections tied to pop-culture licenses and the company’s own intellectual property.
Company announcements also track store and online distribution, partner-operated and franchised experience locations, wholesale expansion, Build-A-Bear Entertainment activity, quarterly results, dividends and governance changes. The company operates a direct-to-consumer retail platform, international franchising operations and a commercial business that includes licensing and wholesale activity.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) launched its first-ever wholesale partnership with Walmart on March 16, 2026, placing Mini Beans™, new Micro Mini Beans™, and a Build-A-Bear x Bluey™ collection in 1,500+ Walmart stores nationwide.
The limited-time assortment is available in select stores and at Walmart.com through May 15, 2026, with personalization options, collectible blind‑bag formats, and full-size Tan Bear and accessories also offered via Buildabear.com and retail locations.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) announced a planned CEO succession: President and CEO Sharon Price John will retire effective June 11, 2026 at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, and Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt will become CEO and join the Board upon assuming the role.
The Board cited Hurt’s decade-long tenure, oversight of the global retail organization (over 4,000 employees), role in the multi-year turnaround and the company’s 5th consecutive record year for fiscal 2025. Price John will remain on the Board to support the transition.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share. Fiscal 2025 total revenue was a record $529.8 million (+6.7%) and diluted EPS was a record $3.99. The company returned $39.0 million to shareholders in fiscal 2025 via repurchases and dividends. Management cited approximately $11 million of tariff and related costs for the year and introduced fiscal 2026 guidance: mid-single-digit revenue growth, pre-tax income ranging from a mid-single-digit decline to low-single-digit growth, and at least 50 net new units.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, an increase of $0.01 per share. The dividend is payable on April 9, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 26, 2026. This continues the company's program of returning cash to shareholders.
Build-A-Bear (NYSE:BBW) launched a new Frosted Animal Cookie Collection on March 5, 2026, inspired by pink-and-white frosted animal cookies with colorful sprinkles.
The line includes Frosted Animal Cookie Giraffe and Camel plus three Mini Beans™, a new cookie-inspired scent, and themed clothing and accessories. Available in stores and online while supplies last.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) will report fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results for the period ended January 31, 2026, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, before market open. The company will host an investor conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET the same day and expects the call to conclude by 10:00 a.m. ET.
The live webcast is available via the company investor relations website and a replay will be posted for one year; telephone replay runs from March 12 to March 26, 2026.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) announced that its original animated YouTube series KABU has exceeded 500,000 views since debut, coinciding with Toy Fair 2026. Season 1 has 13 episodes with weekly Friday premieres and a companion KABU plush collection available in stores and online.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) appointed James A. Goldman to its Board of Directors effective February 10, 2026. Mr. Goldman brings decades of consumer and retail leadership, including CEO roles and board service at Domino’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, Godiva, and advisory roles at private equity firms.
The board expects his experience in branded consumer companies to support strategic initiatives and shareholder value creation.
Build-A-Bear (BBW) debuts the Silver Fox plush as part of its After Dark Valentine's Day collection, sold exclusively on the brand's 18+ Bear Cave microsite on Feb. 3, 2026. The launch targets adult "kidults" with themed gift sets, accessories, and optional Record Your Voice sound chips for personalization.
Other After Dark sets include Lovable Lion Rizzler, Cuddly Cougar Romantasy, Barkleigh dog Rosé Over Roses, and themed teddy options; select items include scented paws, tuxedos, and tongue-in-cheek accessories.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) is bringing back the Heartwarming Hugs oversized weighted plush for National Hug Day on January 21, 2026, returning after a nine-month hiatus following its early‑2025 debut. The bear weighs about 3–5 pounds and includes a removable extra‑large "bean heart" designed to be warmed or cooled. This marks the company's eighth consecutive National Hug Day celebration. The announcement notes Build-A-Bear's expansion to more than 650 locations across over 30 countries and recognition on Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group's 2026 list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community.