Build-A-Bear Workshop is a unique retail company that specializes in creating personalized stuffed animals and related products
Customers can engage in a fun and interactive experience by selecting their favorite teddy bears or other animals and customizing them with various outfits, accessories, and sounds. The company combines traditional toy-making with a hands-on approach, allowing visitors to participate in the stuffing and finishing processes. Alongside its retail stores, Build-A-Bear also offers online shopping, birthday party experiences, and special events, catering to both children and adults who appreciate the joyful and creative aspects of building their own stuffed companions.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop reports Q2 results, with 2.4% revenue growth and EPS of $0.64 (+12.3% Y/Y). Company maintains FY24 guidance and expects net new unit growth of at least 50 locations.