BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is an American retailer headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that sells teddy bears, stuffed animals, and licensed character merchandise. Customers create and customize stuffed animals through an interactive process that allows them to select sounds, scents, clothing, and accessories for their chosen plush toy. Build-A-Bear Workshop is the largest chain to operate using this retail concept.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- retail [1]
- Company / filing name
- BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC [2]
- Headquarters location
- St. Louis [1]
- Founded
- 1997 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Founders
- Maxine Clark [1]
- Official website
- https://www.buildabear.com/; https://www.buildabear.co.uk/ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US1200761047 [1]
- CIK
- 1113809 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- BBW (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is an American retailer headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that sells teddy bears, stuffed animals, and licensed character merchandise. Customers create and customize stuffed animals through an interactive process that allows them to select sounds, scents, clothing, and accessories for their chosen plush toy. Build-A-Bear Workshop is the largest chain to operate using this retail concept. [3]
The company's slogan was "Where Best Friends Are Made" from 1997 to 2013. In 2013, it adopted the slogan "The Most Fun You'll Ever Make", which remained in use until a brand refresh in 2024 introduced "The Stuff You Love". [3]
In March 2026, Chris Hurt was named chief executive officer following the announced retirement of Sharon Price John. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Build-A-Bear Workshop. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: BBW (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC founded?
Founded: 1997. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC?
Headquarters location: St. Louis. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC?
Business sectors: retail. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Build-A-Bear Workshop (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.