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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) generates a steady stream of news as a specialty retailer of customized stuffed animals with a global footprint across company-owned, partner-operated, and franchise locations. News about Build-A-Bear often highlights how the brand extends its mission to "add a little more heart to life" through new products, collaborations, content initiatives, and financial updates.
Recent coverage includes the launch of KABU, an original animated YouTube series based on a group of stuffed animal friends who embody "PAWsitivity" in a colorful world called Kabuville. Articles describe how KABU explores themes like friendship, collaboration, and childhood challenges, and how it connects back to KABU-inspired plush characters available in Build-A-Bear Workshops.
Another recurring news theme is partnership-driven retail experiences, such as the Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop. Press releases detail the expansion of this concept to high-traffic destinations, emphasizing its appeal to collectors, families, and Sanrio fans who participate in the signature stuffing and personalization experience with Hello Kitty and friends.
Investors and followers of BBW can also expect news on quarterly earnings, segment performance, and capital allocation, including record revenues for certain periods, share repurchase activity, and quarterly cash dividend declarations by the Board of Directors. Management commentary often discusses the performance of the direct-to-consumer, commercial, and international franchising segments, as well as the impact of tariffs and other cost factors.
Additional updates may cover leadership appointments in areas such as eCommerce and digital experiences, reflecting the company’s focus on strengthening its online and omnichannel presence. For those tracking BBW, this news page offers a consolidated view of product launches, collaborations, entertainment content, financial results, and corporate developments.
Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW) on Oct. 6, 2025 announced its largest Halloween collection to date for the month of "OctoBEAR," featuring new and returning characters and web-exclusive items. Key highlights include the fast-selling Posable Bat (sold out within weeks), returning Pumpkin Kitty (web only) and new Spooky Kitty, plus items like Zombie Axolotl, Skelebara, Groovy Goblin, Pumpkin Glow Teddy Bear, and a Mini Beans Halloween line. The Bear Cave web exclusives include age-gated 18+ styles. The collection is available in Workshops and online at buildabear.com.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share for its common stockholders. The dividend will be distributed on October 9, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2025.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) released findings from a National Teddy Bear Day survey of over 3,500 participants, revealing strong emotional connections to teddy bears across age groups. The survey showed that 92% of respondents still own their childhood stuffed animal, and 67% reported their furry friends influenced their life decisions.
To celebrate National Teddy Bear Day on September 9, the company is offering a special promotion of two Lil' Cubs for $25, available both in-store and online. The company, which operates over 600 locations worldwide, reported consolidated total revenues of $496.0 million for fiscal 2024.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) reported record-breaking second quarter and first half results for fiscal 2025, demonstrating strong performance across all segments. The company achieved Q2 total revenues of $124.2 million, up 11.1%, with record pre-tax income of $15.3 million (up 32.7%) and diluted EPS of $0.94 (up 46.9%).
First half fiscal 2025 showed impressive growth with total revenues of $252.6 million (up 11.5%) and diluted EPS of $2.11 (up 44.5%). The company expanded its global presence with 14 new experience locations in Q2, reaching a total of 627 global locations. Build-A-Bear returned $13.1 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the first half.
Based on strong performance, management increased guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting mid-to-high-single-digit revenue growth and pre-tax income between $62-70 million.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal 2025 earnings announcement and investor conference call for August 28, 2025. The company will release results for the period ended August 2, 2025, before the NYSE market opening.
The investor conference call will begin at 9 a.m. ET and can be accessed via phone or through a live webcast on the company's investor relations website. A replay of the call will be available through phone access until September 4, 2025, and the webcast recording will remain accessible on the IR website for one year.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) has appointed Yevgeny Fundler as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective August 4, 2025. Fundler will oversee legal, corporate governance, and disclosure matters, reporting directly to CEO Sharon Price John. He succeeds Eric Fencl, who is retiring after 17 years as General Counsel.
Fundler brings extensive experience from his previous roles leading legal departments at public companies including Benson Hill, Inc. and American Railcar Industries, Inc. He also served at WestPoint Home LLC and Icahn Enterprises L.P. Fencl will temporarily remain with the company to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has announced its participation in four upcoming investor conferences in June 2025. The company will host investor meetings at the NYSE Virtual Investor Access Day on June 5, the DADCO Consumer & Technology Conference in Nashville on June 10, the Evercore Consumer & Retail Conference in New York City on June 11, and the Northland Virtual Growth Conference on June 25.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) reported exceptional Q1 fiscal 2025 results with record-breaking performance across key metrics. The company achieved total revenues of $128.4 million, up 11.9% year-over-year, and pre-tax income of $19.6 million, a 30.6% increase. Diluted earnings per share reached $1.17, jumping 42.7%.
The company expanded its global presence with 15 new locations, bringing the total to 604 stores worldwide. Net retail sales grew 10.9% to $119.6 million, while e-commerce demand increased 0.5%. BBW returned $7.1 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, maintaining a strong balance sheet with $44.3 million in cash.
For fiscal 2025, Build-A-Bear reiterated its mid-single-digit revenue growth guidance and updated its pre-tax income forecast to $61-67 million, planning to add at least 50 new experience locations.