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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| NYSE: BBW Russell Microcap Index | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | October 26, 1997 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Founder | Maxine Clark |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Area served | Australia Bahrain Canada Denmark Hong Kong Ireland Kuwait Mexico New Zealand South Africa United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States |
Key people | Sharon Price John (president & CEO) |
| Products | Stuffed toys |
| Brands | |
| Revenue |  US$358 million (2017)[3] |
Number of employees | ~5,643 (2011) |
| Divisions | Build-A-Bear label (JV) |
| Subsidiaries | Build-A-Bear Entertainment, LLC |
| Website | buildabear |
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is an American retailer headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri that sells teddy bears, stuffed animals, and characters. During store visits, customers go through an interactive process where the stuffed animal of their choice is assembled and tailored to their own preferences including varying scents, sounds, looks, and outfits.[4] Build-A-Bear Workshop is the largest chain that operates in this style. The company's slogan was "Where Best Friends Are Made" from 1997–2013 when it was changed to "The Most Fun You'll Ever Make."[5] As of April 2019, the company's president/CEO is Sharon Price John.[6][relevant?]
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