Build-A-Bear Workshop

CELEBRATE YOUR MAMA BEAR WITH BUILD-A-BEAR THIS MOTHER'S DAY

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) is here to celebrate mom this Mother's Day with an endless range of customizable gifts. The Mother's Day Giftshop, available at your local Build-A-Bear Workshop or online at buildabear.com, is a one-stop-shop for giftables, including thoughtful sets, huggable plushes, and a unique Teddy Bear Bouquet that will last FURever. Whether a thoughtful surprise from the kids or something to commemorate the holiday for a new mom-to-be, Build-A-Bear offers personalization features, such as Recording Your Voice, to make this gift the most meaningful ever.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) is here to celebrate mom this Mother's Day with an endless range of customizable gifts.
  • Timeless Teddy Bear Mama Bear Gift Set features a cuddly Teddy holding its Build-A-Bear Buddies mini-me version - just like you and your mom!
  • It's a unique way to send big bear hugs to the Best Mom for Mother's Day.
  • Pawlette Bunny Plush Best Mom Gift Set is the perfect gift for the mom who says she doesn't want anything this Mother's Day.

BUILD-A-BEAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW FOUNDATION PRESIDENT AND COMMITMENT TO BOOKS, BEARS AND AMAZING EXPERIENCES IN 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW), continues its mission of adding a little more heart to life by sharing hugs, inspiring creativity, and supporting those in need with a new Foundation President and a new goal of donating 100,000 furry friends in 2024.

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  • Today Build-A-Bear Foundation announces its commitment to increase its impact under the leadership of Rosalind Johnson, recently appointed to the role of Foundation Board President.
  • "One of our core values – GIVE – has been a staple of who Build-A-Bear is and a pillar of the Build-A-Bear Foundation since its origination," said Johnson.
  • 2024 is a pivotal milestone for us as we continue our focus on children's literacy, bear donations and heartfelt partnerships.
  • For every Read Teddy purchased, Build-A-Bear will donate to Build-A-Bear Foundation in support of First Book.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results; Initiates Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024, both of which benefited from an additional week of sales as compared to fiscal 2022.

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  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024, both of which benefited from an additional week of sales as compared to fiscal 2022.
  • For the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023, capital expenditures totaled $7.2 million and $18.3 million, respectively.
  • For the fourth quarter, the Company utilized $5.2 million in cash to repurchase 223,869 shares of its common stock.
  • For fiscal 2023, the Company returned $42.4 million to shareholders in the form of a $22.0 million special dividend and share repurchases of $20.4 million.

BUILD-A-BEAR OPENS NEW WORKSHOP AT WINDSOR ROYAL STATION, UNITED KINGDOM

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has announced a new store opening at Windsor Royal Station, located at Windsor in the United Kingdom. This new Workshop offers the signature Build-A-Bear Make-Your-Own experience, including the iconic heart ceremony, with an assortment of furry friends, accessories, and products that appeal to kids, teens and adults alike. The store officially opened this week.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has announced a new store opening at Windsor Royal Station, located at Windsor in the United Kingdom.
  • "We are pleased to be opening this new location and bringing the fun of Build-A-Bear Workshop to this well visited location," said Roger Parry, Senior Managing Director of Build-A-Bear UK.
  • Guests can expect to experience a Build-A-Bear Workshop that has a bit of royal flavour being so near to Windsor Castle."
  • The new Windsor store is part of a planned expansion in the United Kingdom for Build-A-Bear.

Build-A-Bear Workshop is Your ONE HOP SHOP for Bunny Visits and Last Minute Easter Gifts

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW), the experiential branded retail company known for celebrating moments and creating endearing memories, today announces that their hit new plush collection, Mini Beans, are now back in stock in all Workshops across the country just in time to complete last minute Easter Baskets. In honor of the holiday, children can also visit with the beloved Build-A-Bear costumed character , Pawlette the Bunny, at select Workshop locations on Easter Saturday. Guests are invited to check their local Build-A-Bear Workshop for details on these special appearances.

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  • In honor of the holiday, children can also visit with the beloved Build-A-Bear costumed character , Pawlette the Bunny, at select Workshop locations on Easter Saturday.
  • Guests are invited to check their local Build-A-Bear Workshop for details on these special appearances.
  • This season Build-A-Bear is offering new egg-citing Golden Eggs to take this year's Easter egg hunt up a notch.
  • Whether it's an Easter egg hunt surprise, tucked into an Easter basket, or a sweet bear-building experience with a beloved relative, they'll love the special memories made at Build-A-Bear

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results and Host Investor Conference Call on March 14, 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.

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  • The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.
  • The dial-in number for the live conference call is (201) 493-6780 (toll/international) or (877) 407-3982 (toll free).
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  • The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.

BUILD-A-BASKET THIS EASTER AT BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) is here to help fill your Easter baskets this year with its online Easter Giftshop and in-store selection with a wide variety of gifts for special springtime delights including extra fuzzy bunnies, classic bears, spring frogs, a colorful new hedgehog and fresh pastel fashions for furry friends. To make the season extra sweet, Build-A-Bear is also unveiling its newest offering, the Mini Beans assortment, featuring cute, collectible pocket-sized critters perfect for basket filling this holiday. Available now and based on a wide selection of popular traditional Build-A-Bear furry friends, these Mini Beans may be small in size, but they are BIG in fun.

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  • She comes dressed in her Easter outfit and bunny flats makes a super cute gift nestled amongst their eggs and other basket goodies.
  • Whether it's an Easter egg hunt surprise, tucked into an Easter basket, or a sweet bear-building experience with a beloved relative, they'll love the special memories made at Build-A-Bear.
  • Gather up family and friends and explore the Build-A-Bear store locator tool to find a Build-A-Bear Workshop location nearby.
  • Check the local Build-A-Bear location for special appearances by mascot bunny, Pawlette, on select Saturdays in March, where guests can take a complimentary picture with this special bunny this Easter.

Build-A-Bear Celebrates Leap Day Birthdays with Special $4 Birthday Treat Bear Offer

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop is announcing a PAW-some celebration to honor the approximately 200,000 people1 in the U.S. who have an actual birthday date every four years. Participating Workshops across the country will open their doors on February 29 with a special offer for guests of honor who are stuffing four years' worth of festivities into one BEARy special day.

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  • Individuals celebrating their Leap Day birthdays – this year falling on Thursday, February 29 – are invited to visit any participating Build-A-Bear Workshop to build a Birthday Treat Bear for the special price of $4.
  • The offer is a nod to the once-in-four-year cadence of Leap Day birthdays, with the goal of marking the unique milestone in a memorable way.
  • Leap Day pricing provides an affordable and enjoyable experience for anyone at any age who chooses to commemorate their Leap Day birthday at a Build-A-Bear Workshop.
  • For more information about Build-A-Bear Workshop and the Leap Day Birthday Treat Bear offer, please visit buildabear.com .

Build-A-Bear Introduces SKOOSHERZ, the Newest Huggable Furry Friend Collection

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop unveils a new line of collectible plush friends, SKOOSHERZ, that are uniquely styled for optimal squishing and hugging benefits. Named after a hug, or a "skoosh," these adorable spherical furry friends are made with an ultra-soft plush and extra huggable stuffing making them perfect for "skooshing." SKOOSHERZ's new look and feel are a departure from the iconic brand's signature assortment of make-your-own plush friends and will feature a variety of characters at the initial launch with new collectible versions of these charming friends expected to be released throughout the year.

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  • Named after a hug, or a "skoosh," these adorable spherical furry friends are made with an ultra-soft plush and extra huggable stuffing making them perfect for "skooshing."
  • "For over 25 years Build-A-Bear has been sharing furry friend hugs with guests of all ages and we are delighted to continue this tradition with this fun, new offering!"
  • The initial collection of SKOOSHERZ new huggable friends features five fan-favourite Build-A-Bear characters, including a new version of the best-selling Toy of the Year Finalist, Axolotl.
  • With its bright green fur and adorable froggy face, this SKOOSHERZ frog will become anyone's new best friend.

Retail Technology Leader Jumpmind Provides Enhanced Experiential Point of Sale and In-Store Engagement for Build-A-Bear Workshop

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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At Build-A-Bear Workshop, kids – and kids at heart – make their way through a hands-on, interactive process to create their very own, personalized furry friends.

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  • At Build-A-Bear Workshop, kids – and kids at heart – make their way through a hands-on, interactive process to create their very own, personalized furry friends.
  • Running Jumpmind CX Connect interactive customer displays on iPad devices, Build-A-Bear store associates have all the tools at their fingertips to provide one-to-one personalized customer engagement.
  • The company has completed its Jumpmind rollout in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and will rollout Jumpmind to stores in additional geographies in the new year.
  • “Our Bear Builder store associates are a vital part of the Build-A-Bear Workshop experience,” said Dara Meath, Chief Technology Officer at Build-A-Bear.