ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the
holiday shopping season upon us, Build-A-Bear Workshop is prepared
to deliver its beloved, personalized, one-of-a-kind experience to
kids of all ages this holiday season. The company recently reported
that it's proactive management of the global supply chain
challenges that have negatively impacted the toy industry, has
positioned it to be well prepared with a wide selection of furry
friends for guests.
Build-A-Bear management recently announced that inventory will
be up compared to the same time in prior year, given its
acceleration of seasonal order placements and the increased order
quantities for core products and evergreen merchandise
collections.
"We are delighted to welcome guests to Build-A-Bear this holiday
season to make a special personalized teddy bear. Our team has done
a great job mitigating supply chain disruptions to keep our
products moving as efficiently as possible with the goal of having
plenty of furry friends available at our Workshop locations and at
buildabear.com so we can continue to deliver the family tradition
of creating heartfelt holiday memories for our guests. From furry
friends to holiday décor and collectibles, we are committed to
having product available throughout the season to support the
business momentum that we have seen thus far in 2021," said
Sharon Price John, Build-A-Bear
Workshop President & Chief Executive Officer.
No matter how or where someone chooses to shop, Build-A-Bear
Workshop is dedicated to delivering joy and adding special moments
to this holiday season. Celebrate the fun of making a holiday
tradition of visiting a Build-A-Bear Workshop for the experience of
making a new furry friend or creating personalized "gifts with
heart."
Enjoy great value online at the Build-A-Bear Giftshop,
which offers a curated range of products that makes it easy to find
the perfect gift this holiday season. The online Bear Builder tool
is a convenient way to make unique, customized furry friends and
bring the fun of Build-A-Bear in home – it even includes a virtual
Heart Ceremony! Or check out the NEW Bear Builder 3D
Workshop, a unique animated e-commerce shopping experience that
brings furry friends "to life" online with a digitally reimagined
retail experience. Include a personalized voice message with
a Record Your Voice sound chip for the ultimate customization of a
one-of-a-kind furry friend.
Build-A-Bear offers many ways for new furry friends that are
ordered online to be delivered! Guests can have their order
shipped straight to their home or select the Buy Online, Pickup In
Store or curbside options for pick up at a local Build-A-Bear
Workshop. With delivery by Shipt, furry friends can be
delivered the same day that they are ordered!
Build-A-Bear also partnered with Klarna to offer online shoppers
the option to "pay in four" spreading the cost the purchase into
four interest-free payments and keeping within budget this holiday
season! To celebrate this partnership, Klarna and
Build-A-Bear Foundation teamed up to donate 10,000 bears to Toys
for Tots for children around the United
States this Christmas.
More information about Build-A-Bear's assortment of stuffed
animals, gifts, events and deals can be found at www.buildabear.com
and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and
Instagram.
ABOUT BUILD-A-BEAR®
Build-A-Bear is a
multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to "add a
little more heart to life" appealing to a wide array of consumer
groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own "furry
friends" to celebrate and commemorate life moments. Nearly 500
interactive brick-and-mortar retail locations operated through a
variety of formats provide guests of all ages a hands-on
entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and
emotional brand connection. The company also offers an engaging
e-commerce/digital purchasing experience called the "Bear-Builder"
at www.buildabear.com. In addition, extending its brand power
beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging
content for kids and adults that fulfills the company's mission,
while the company also offers products at wholesale and in
non-plush consumer categories via licensing agreements with leading
manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted total
revenue of $255.3 million in fiscal
2020. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of
buildabear.com.
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