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Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance

A strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Build-A-Bear CFO Warns Tariff Pain Will Linger Into 2026

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results ended November 1, 2025, with diluted EPS of 62 cents, beating the 58 cents estimate. Revenue rose 2.7% to $122.679 million, but missed the $124.282 million estimate.

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Up 1,419% and Crushing NVDA, META, TSLA, This Former Meme Stock Just Had Its ‘Most Profitable’ First Half in ‘History’

This former meme stock delivered another earnings blowout in Q2 2025.

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Build-A-Bear continues to rack up market gains, despite tariffs and teetering mall traffic

Tariffs and years of teetering mall traffic have roiled much of the toy industry

The Independent UK

This Former Penny Stock is Now Outperforming Even Nvidia Stock After 4,658% Growth

Build-A-Bear stock soared 1,733% in five years, outperforming Nvidia, driven by reinvention, omnichannel strategy, and strong financials.

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Build-A-Bear’s CEO started her career working at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Now she leads a $486 million toy empire

Sharon Price John has led Build-A-Bear to new heights—and her journey to the C-suite started serving people burgers at a Fortune 500 fast-food chain.

Fortune

Mom throws daughter a Build-A-Bear birthday party — then takes all her friends’ bears as gifts

‘So Sarah got 8 new Build-A-Bears plus her own presents?’ one stunned complainer asked on TikTok

The Independent UK

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Good boy Yamper joins Build-A-Bear and comes with a teeny tiny cape

Yamper is now available on the Build-a-Bear online store

GamesRadar

Build-A-Bear’s CEO spends her Fridays penning ‘thank-you’ notes to bolster her $486 million toy empire

Sharon Price John led a million-dollar turnaround when she took the helm in 2013.

Fortune

Analysts' Top 3 Retail Picks Gearing Up for a Strong 2025

Analyst picks for retail stocks include a popular maker of plush stuffed animals and a legacy furniture maker; a trending health food maker rounds out the list.

MarketBeat

How Build-A-Bear's stock reached a record high

The experiential retailer found a sweet spot between appealing to kids and adults.

Fortune

Build-A-Bear and Squishmallows in Plush Toy Legal Battle

Build-A-Bear and Squishmallows are embroiled in a legal battle over alleged toy copycats. Both companies have filed lawsuits to defend their intellectual p...

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Warren Buffett’s Squishmallows firm sues Build-A-Bear amid ‘knock-off’ claims

Jazwares claims that rival has created its own pillow-like toys to cash in on its viral success

The Guardian - UK

GiGi, Axiom's spacesuit-clad Build-A-Bear zero-g indicator, returning to orbit on Ax-3

As it turns out, when you build a bear to fly into space, one mission is not enough. 'GiGi,' the Build-A-Bear doll outfitted in Axiom Space's lunar spacesuit, will be returning to orbit on Ax-3.

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Grandpa Hears His Wife Of 66 Years’ Voice Through A Very Special Talking Teddy

Grandpa couldn't hide his emotions after receiving a very special talking teddy bear. The post Grandpa Hears His Wife Of 66 Years’ Voice Through A Very Special Talking Teddy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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These 2 Stocks Can Deliver Holiday Cheer

As we pass through mid-October the holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching. It’s not too early to start thinking about stocks that will deliver a very happy holiday season, and these two should be at the top of your list. One is a holiday stalwart, Electronic Arts (EA), while the…

Daily Record

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Build-A-Bear creates fluffy 'zero-g indicator' for Axiom Space Ax-2 crew

The zero-g indicator flying on the second private mission to the International Space Station may be the first that needed assembly. Ax-2's 'GiGi' is the first Build-A-Bear to launch into orbit.

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Tennessee girl, 4, distraught as teddy containing dead mum's heartbeat goes missing

Dad Tylor Kennedy, from Tennessee, US, is pleading for the tie-dyed rainbow teddy bear from Build-a-Bear to be returned to his heartbroken daughter after it was accidentally donated to a charity shop

Evening Standard

RuPaul drag-tastic Build-a-Bear doll leaves fans confused about its 18+ age restriction

The US entertainer said the glamorous bear, which comes with blonde curly wig, sparkly gold dress and dramatic gold eyeliner, made him feel like a ‘proud parent’

Daily Mirror

RuPaul's glamourous Build-a-Bear doll leaves fans baffled with its age restriction

A Build-a-Bear toy inspired by drag queen RuPaul has left fans baffled as it is only being sold to customers over 18 and has been put on a separate website

Bristol Post

New shops at the Mall in Cribbs Causeway that have arrived this year so far

And there are more new brands due to arrive this year

The Independent UK

Not just for kids: Toymakers aim more products at grown-ups

Long before the pandemic, many adults turned to toys from Legos to collectible items to tap into their inner childhood for comfort

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