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12.03.26 - 11:48
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession (Business Wire)
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Chris Hurt To Become Chief Executive Officer as Sharon Price John To Retire From Position Following Planned Transition PeriodST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) announced today that as part of a multi-year planned succession process, longtime Build-A-Bear President and CEO Sharon Price John intends to retire from her role effective June 11, 2026, the date of the Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting. In a unanimous vote, the Board appointed the Company's tenured Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt to succeed Price John as Chief Executive Officer, who will transition her responsibilities to Hurt during this period. The Board also appointed Hurt to the Board of Directors effective upon assuming the CEO role, and Price John will remain on the Board and help to ensure a smooth transition.
“Chris has clearly demonstrated his knowledge, skill, leadership and passion over the last ten years, and in turn, has generated tremendous value for B...
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12.03.26 - 11:42
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Fourth and Record Fiscal 2025 Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend (Business Wire)
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended January 31, 2026.
Total revenues were a fourth-quarter record $154.5 million, compared to $150.4 million, and for the fiscal year, total revenues were also a record $529.8 million, compared to $496.4 million
Pre-tax income for the fourth quarter was $21.5 million, compared to $27.5 million, with an approximate $6 million tariff and related cost impact, and for the fiscal year, pre-tax income was a record $67.2 million, compared to $67.1 million, with an approximate $11 million tariff and related cost impact
Fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share totaled $1.26 versus $1.62; fiscal year diluted earnings per share totaled a record $3.99 versus $3.80
For fiscal 2025, the Company returned $39.0 million to shareholders through share repurchases and quarterly dividends
The Company increased its quarterly dividend by 4.5% to $0.23 per share
The Company introduces fiscal 2...
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11.03.26 - 21:09
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend (Business Wire)
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock, representing an increase of $0.01 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 9, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of March 26, 2026.
About Build-A-Bear
Since its beginning in 1997, Build-A-Bear has evolved to become a beloved multi-generational brand focused on its mission to “add a little more heart to life,” where guests of all ages make their own “furry friends” in celebration and commemoration of life moments. Guests create their own stuffed animals by participating in the stuffing, dressing, accessorizing, and naming of their own teddy bears and other plush toys based on the Company's own intellectual property and in conjunction with a variety of best-in-class licenses. The hands-on and interactive nature of our more than 600 company-owned, partner-operated and franchise experience...
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10.02.26 - 22:12
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Names James A. Goldman to Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is pleased to announce the appointment of James A. Goldman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“After conducting an extensive search, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Goldman to our Board of Directors. We are confident that Mr. Goldman's extensive experience in leading successful global retail and branded consumer companies will enable him to make an immediate contribution as we look to accelerate our long-term strategic initiatives and continue to create value for our shareholders,” said Craig Leavitt, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
James A. Goldman has served on the Board of Directors of Domino's Pizza, Inc., a global restaurant and pizza company, since March 2010, where he is a member of the Audit Committee. In addition, Mr. Goldman serves on the Board of Directors of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where he is a member of the Compensation Committee and Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Gol...
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23.01.26 - 12:03
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13 Press Releases You Need to See This Week (PR Newswire)
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Including the world's most admired companies, Netflix's updated offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, and new items and returning favorites from Build-A-Bear, Red Bull and OREO. NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult......
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