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Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results; Initiates Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024, both of which benefited from an additional week of sales as compared to fiscal 2022.

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  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024, both of which benefited from an additional week of sales as compared to fiscal 2022.
  • For the fourth quarter and fiscal 2023, capital expenditures totaled $7.2 million and $18.3 million, respectively.
  • For the fourth quarter, the Company utilized $5.2 million in cash to repurchase 223,869 shares of its common stock.
  • For fiscal 2023, the Company returned $42.4 million to shareholders in the form of a $22.0 million special dividend and share repurchases of $20.4 million.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Initiates Quarterly Dividend Program

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new quarterly dividend program to evolve its strategic use of capital.

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  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new quarterly dividend program to evolve its strategic use of capital.
  • The Board of Directors declared an initial quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share.
  • The dividend will be paid on April 11, 2024, to all stockholders of record as of March 28, 2024.
  • The Company intends to pay dividends quarterly in the future, subject to market conditions and approval by the Board of Directors.

BUILD-A-BEAR OPENS NEW WORKSHOP AT WINDSOR ROYAL STATION, UNITED KINGDOM

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has announced a new store opening at Windsor Royal Station, located at Windsor in the United Kingdom. This new Workshop offers the signature Build-A-Bear Make-Your-Own experience, including the iconic heart ceremony, with an assortment of furry friends, accessories, and products that appeal to kids, teens and adults alike. The store officially opened this week.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has announced a new store opening at Windsor Royal Station, located at Windsor in the United Kingdom.
  • "We are pleased to be opening this new location and bringing the fun of Build-A-Bear Workshop to this well visited location," said Roger Parry, Senior Managing Director of Build-A-Bear UK.
  • Guests can expect to experience a Build-A-Bear Workshop that has a bit of royal flavour being so near to Windsor Castle."
  • The new Windsor store is part of a planned expansion in the United Kingdom for Build-A-Bear.

Build-A-Bear Workshop is Your ONE HOP SHOP for Bunny Visits and Last Minute Easter Gifts

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

ST. LOUIS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW), the experiential branded retail company known for celebrating moments and creating endearing memories, today announces that their hit new plush collection, Mini Beans, are now back in stock in all Workshops across the country just in time to complete last minute Easter Baskets. In honor of the holiday, children can also visit with the beloved Build-A-Bear costumed character , Pawlette the Bunny, at select Workshop locations on Easter Saturday. Guests are invited to check their local Build-A-Bear Workshop for details on these special appearances.

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  • In honor of the holiday, children can also visit with the beloved Build-A-Bear costumed character , Pawlette the Bunny, at select Workshop locations on Easter Saturday.
  • Guests are invited to check their local Build-A-Bear Workshop for details on these special appearances.
  • This season Build-A-Bear is offering new egg-citing Golden Eggs to take this year's Easter egg hunt up a notch.
  • Whether it's an Easter egg hunt surprise, tucked into an Easter basket, or a sweet bear-building experience with a beloved relative, they'll love the special memories made at Build-A-Bear

BBW Dating App Bustr Will Launch a New Feature for BBW Seeking Partners

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Friday, March 8, 2024

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2024) - Bustr , a dating app for BBW seeking friendship and relationships, is set to launch a new feature on its website called 'FEED Fat'.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2024) - Bustr , a dating app for BBW seeking friendship and relationships, is set to launch a new feature on its website called 'FEED Fat'.
  • The feature aims to assist all BBW singles in finding partners more easily while catering to specific preferences.
  • Bustr's new feature, FEED Fat, separates BBW enthusiasts from typical BBW wannabes.
  • He went on to add, "This new feature helps BBW get a clearer picture of the characteristics of BBW wannabes.

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results and Host Investor Conference Call on March 14, 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.
  • The dial-in number for the live conference call is (201) 493-6780 (toll/international) or (877) 407-3982 (toll free).
  • ET.
  • The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.

BUILD-A-BASKET THIS EASTER AT BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) is here to help fill your Easter baskets this year with its online Easter Giftshop and in-store selection with a wide variety of gifts for special springtime delights including extra fuzzy bunnies, classic bears, spring frogs, a colorful new hedgehog and fresh pastel fashions for furry friends. To make the season extra sweet, Build-A-Bear is also unveiling its newest offering, the Mini Beans assortment, featuring cute, collectible pocket-sized critters perfect for basket filling this holiday. Available now and based on a wide selection of popular traditional Build-A-Bear furry friends, these Mini Beans may be small in size, but they are BIG in fun.

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  • She comes dressed in her Easter outfit and bunny flats makes a super cute gift nestled amongst their eggs and other basket goodies.
  • Whether it's an Easter egg hunt surprise, tucked into an Easter basket, or a sweet bear-building experience with a beloved relative, they'll love the special memories made at Build-A-Bear.
  • Gather up family and friends and explore the Build-A-Bear store locator tool to find a Build-A-Bear Workshop location nearby.
  • Check the local Build-A-Bear location for special appearances by mascot bunny, Pawlette, on select Saturdays in March, where guests can take a complimentary picture with this special bunny this Easter.

Retail Technology Leader Jumpmind Provides Enhanced Experiential Point of Sale and In-Store Engagement for Build-A-Bear Workshop

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

At Build-A-Bear Workshop, kids – and kids at heart – make their way through a hands-on, interactive process to create their very own, personalized furry friends.

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  • At Build-A-Bear Workshop, kids – and kids at heart – make their way through a hands-on, interactive process to create their very own, personalized furry friends.
  • Running Jumpmind CX Connect interactive customer displays on iPad devices, Build-A-Bear store associates have all the tools at their fingertips to provide one-to-one personalized customer engagement.
  • The company has completed its Jumpmind rollout in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and will rollout Jumpmind to stores in additional geographies in the new year.
  • “Our Bear Builder store associates are a vital part of the Build-A-Bear Workshop experience,” said Dara Meath, Chief Technology Officer at Build-A-Bear.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended October 28, 2023.

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  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended October 28, 2023.
  • As of the fiscal third quarter end, Build-A-Bear had 511 global locations through a combination of its corporately-managed, partner-operated, and international franchise models.
  • For the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2023, capital expenditures totaled $5.0 million and $11.1 million, respectively.
  • The Company is revising its fiscal 2023 outlook with continued expectations of delivering growth in total revenues and pre-tax income, as compared to fiscal year 2022.

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results and Host Investor Conference Call on November 30, 2023

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.
  • The dial-in number for the live conference call is (201) 493-6780 (toll/international) or (877) 407-3982 (toll free).
  • ET.
  • The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.