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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I bought my own Build-A-Bear machine on Amazon – it cost less than one visit to the shop and you can make multiple toys
MANY people have a fond memory of going to Build-A-Bear as a child to make a personalised teddy bear. However, one mum shared how she found an official home kit on Amazon which meant she could make multiple bears at home with her kids. 3 Kristin Miller bought the Build-A-Bear Workshop Toy Stuffing Station on the online retailer, where it is currently listed for £39.84. In a clip on her @kristinnicolemiller_ account, she wrote: 'My favourite kids' find ever. 'This is my new go-to gift idea for kids!! Sooo cute yall.' This home stuffing station is a mini version of the real one at Build-A-Bear Workshop, giving kids the full experience of building their own bear—all from the comfort of home. It features an easy-to-use push-pump handle that fills your bear with fluff, while the secure nozzle keeps everything in place as your cuddly companion comes to life. After adding the sweet heart inside, your bear will be created and you can dress it in the outfit that comes with the pack. There is even a birth certificate to document the arrival of your furry friend. The kit comes with two unstuffed bears, ready to make into sweet cuddly toys for your child, however you can get additional bears to stuff for £12.91 from Amazon. The price of a classic Build-A-Bear varies depending on the size and type of toy, but a classic toy costs £25, meaning you'd typically have to fork out £50 for two. The at-home kit could save you some cash, and also be a great way to keep children entertained at home on special occasions. Brits urged to 'look in loft' as 5 popular 90s toys could make you serious money Many people were hugely impressed at the kit, with one saying: 'This is the best thing ever!!! I am going there tomorrow and definitely gonna pick this up for Christmas gift for my 2 girls!!!' Another added: 'I had this growing up and have been looking for it for my kids. THANK YOU!!!' And a third commented: 'Saving this and getting it for my niece this Christmas.' 3 PAY YOUR AGE Build-a-Bear's "pay your age" scheme means you pay your child's age for a bear on their birthday. You can grab the discount in your birthday month and for a bear that would normally cost £14, rather than on any toy which can cost up to £50. So if your child is turning seven, then you'll only need to pay £7 for the toy. The minimum payment is £1 though so if your baby is under one-year-old then you'll still have to fork out a quid. The Pay Your Age birthday month offer is available in stores only to Build-A-Bear Bonus Club members, but it's free to enrol. What to watch out for when buying toys online HERE are the British Toy and Hobby Association's top tips for buying toys online: Shop early. Don't leave purchases to the last minute rush which might leave you fewer options of where to buy from. Check out third-party sellers. Look for sellers you recognise and trust. Be cautious of retailers you don't know and do your research checking reviews and where they're based. Go for branded toys. Try and choose a branded toy as then you can compare it to the manufacturer's own website to check it's legit. Be careful of going for the cheapest price. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Check if there are any age restrictions. Make sure you give suitable toys to children based on their age. Check reviews carefully. Some reviews are fake so look carefully at the comments. Stay with children at first. When your child opens a toy for the first time, stay with them and check for faults, detachable small parts, access to stuffing and loose or accessible batteries or magnets.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
ST. LOUIS, June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share of issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of June 26, 2025. 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 locations around the world, combined with Build-A-Bear's pop-culture appeal, often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection with consumers and has enabled the Company to expand beyond its retail stores to include e-commerce sales on and non-plush branded consumer categories via out-bound licensing agreements with leading manufacturers, as well as the creation of engaging content via Build-A-Bear Entertainment (a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.). The brand's newest communications campaign, "The Stuff You Love," commemorates more than a quarter-century of creating cherished memories worldwide. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted consolidated total revenues of $496.4 million for fiscal 2024. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of Forward-Looking Statements: Statements regarding quarterly or future dividends, whether regular or special, payable to the company's shareholders, which may be subject to future increases, decreases, or elimination, as determined by the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Board of Directors, are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company cautions investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, including but not limited to, growth, earnings improvement, returns, future dividend payments, or the amount of such payments. Investors are directed to consider the risks and uncertainties in the company's business that may cause actual results to differ and/or affect the board's decision to declare dividends in the future, including those factors discussed under the caption entitled "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 17, 2025 and other periodic reports filed with the SEC which are incorporated herein. All of our forward-looking statements are as of the date of this Press Release only. In each case, actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. We can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. An occurrence of or any material adverse change in one or more of the risk factors or other risks and uncertainties referred to in this Press Release or included in our other public disclosures or our other periodic reports or other documents or filings filed with or furnished to the SEC could materially and adversely affect our continuing operations and our future financial results, cash flows, available credit, prospects and liquidity. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View source version on Contacts Investor Relations Contact Gary Schnierow, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Financegarys@ Media Relations Contact pr@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Globe and Mail
03-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
This Former Penny Stock is Now Outperforming Even Nvidia Stock After 4,658% Growth
If you were given a chance to guess the best-performing stock of the past 5 years, many would guess Nvidia (NVDA), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), or some other AI-adjacent company. In reality, you wouldn't even be close. During the lows of the COVID-19 stock market crash, the stock in question reached a low of $1.02 but has since rocketed to $48.54 in today's price, a gain of 4,658%. Over the past five years, Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), a specialty retailer known for its interactive stuffed animal experiences, has delivered a remarkable performance on Wall Street — outpacing not only the S&P 500 Index (SPY) but, in a surprising twist, even tech giant Nvidia in terms of stock price appreciation. Following the initial sell-off from the pandemic, Build-A-Bear began to recover. Shortly after bouncing off the $1 line, the stock doubled from its lows in only about a month. This means that over the past five years from today's date, Build-A-Bear is up 1,733%. Nvidia is up only 1,490% in that same time period. Extraordinary Stock Gains Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock has soared from under $3 in mid-2020 to over $50 at its peak in June 2025, representing over a tenfold increase. This explosive growth far exceeds the gains of many high-profile technology stocks, including Nvidia, whose own meteoric rise has been a central story of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. BBW's 74% growth in the past year alone has trounced broader market indices and many individual tech leaders. BBW's financials underpin its stock's rally. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported record results, with an 11.9% increase in total revenues and a 42.7% year-over-year jump in earnings per share (EPS). The company's revenue for the trailing twelve months reached $496 million, with consistent year-over-year growth since 2021. This momentum is attributed to: Aggressive expansion of its Mini Beans collectible line and new store openings International growth and strategic partnerships A robust omnichannel retail strategy, blending in-store experiences with digital transformation BBW's profitability metrics are strong, with a market capitalization now exceeding $640 million, a price/earnings (P/E) ratio below 12, and healthy cash flow. Analysts continue to rate the stock as a 'Buy,' with price targets as high as $60 and no 'Sell' recommendations in sight. Comparison to Nvidia While Nvidia remains a dominant force in the semiconductor and AI sectors, its stock, despite significant gains, has not matched the percentage increase seen in Build-A-Bear Workshop over the same period. Nvidia's growth, though impressive in absolute terms, is outpaced by BBW's relative surge from a low base, highlighting the potential for outsized returns in overlooked sectors. BBW's transformation from a mall-based novelty retailer to a dynamic, omnichannel brand has been key. The company's focus on experiential retail, product innovation, and international partnerships has resonated with consumers and investors alike. Its ability to consistently beat earnings expectations and deliver shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks has further fueled its ascent. Build-A-Bear Workshop's five-year run is a case study in how nimble strategy and brand reinvention can deliver outsized returns, even eclipsing tech titans like Nvidia in relative stock performance. As of mid-2025, BBW stands as one of the market's most unexpected success stories, proving that sometimes, the bear can outrun the bull.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch toddler's joyful scream when beloved uncle surprises him during hide-and-seek
When 3-year-old Oliver was playing hide-and-seek at his play group in Waltham, Massachusetts, he had no idea his favorite person in the world was waiting to be found. Oliver and his uncle, 22-year-old Oran shared an unbreakable bond even 400 miles of distance couldn't shake. While Oran attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the duo stayed close through FaceTime calls filled with excited updates about everything from skating achievements to new toys. 'It's a bond that's both playful and deeply affectionate,' said Oliver's mom, Jenna. Oran even made sure his nephew had a special reminder of their friendship: a Build-A-Bear lion with a recorded message saying 'What's up little dude,' in Oran's voice. That bear had become one of Oliver's most treasured possessions. So when Oran was coming back from college, Jenna hatched the perfect surprise. While she picked up her brother from the airport, Oliver was at his regular play group. During a game of hide-and-seek, Oliver suddenly spotted the familiar 6-foot-5 best friend near the slide. Click on the video below to see his incredible reaction! Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Boy screams in pure joy finding uncle in sweet hide-and-seek surprise
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. The company beat forecasts, with revenue of US$128m, some 8.0% above estimates, and statutory earnings per share (EPS) coming in at US$1.17, 35% ahead of expectations. Earnings are an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance, look at what the analysts are forecasting for next year, and see if there's been a change in sentiment towards the company. So we gathered the latest post-earnings forecasts to see what estimates suggest is in store for next year. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. Taking into account the latest results, the consensus forecast from Build-A-Bear Workshop's three analysts is for revenues of US$521.5m in 2026. This reflects an okay 2.2% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are forecast to drop 10% to US$3.88 in the same period. In the lead-up to this report, the analysts had been modelling revenues of US$514.7m and earnings per share (EPS) of US$3.95 in 2026. The consensus analysts don't seem to have seen anything in these results that would have changed their view on the business, given there's been no major change to their estimates. View our latest analysis for Build-A-Bear Workshop The consensus price target rose 9.2% to US$59.33despite there being no meaningful change to earnings estimates. It could be that the analystsare reflecting the predictability of Build-A-Bear Workshop's earnings by assigning a price premium. It could also be instructive to look at the range of analyst estimates, to evaluate how different the outlier opinions are from the mean. There are some variant perceptions on Build-A-Bear Workshop, with the most bullish analyst valuing it at US$60.00 and the most bearish at US$58.00 per share. Even so, with a relatively close grouping of estimates, it looks like the analysts are quite confident in their valuations, suggesting Build-A-Bear Workshop is an easy business to forecast or the the analysts are all using similar assumptions. These estimates are interesting, but it can be useful to paint some more broad strokes when seeing how forecasts compare, both to the Build-A-Bear Workshop's past performance and to peers in the same industry. We would highlight that Build-A-Bear Workshop's revenue growth is expected to slow, with the forecast 3.0% annualised growth rate until the end of 2026 being well below the historical 13% p.a. growth over the last five years. By way of comparison, the other companies in this industry with analyst coverage are forecast to grow their revenue at 4.7% per year. Factoring in the forecast slowdown in growth, it seems obvious that Build-A-Bear Workshop is also expected to grow slower than other industry participants. The most important thing to take away is that there's been no major change in sentiment, with the analysts reconfirming that the business is performing in line with their previous earnings per share estimates. On the plus side, there were no major changes to revenue estimates; although forecasts imply they will perform worse than the wider industry. There was also a nice increase in the price target, with the analysts clearly feeling that the intrinsic value of the business is improving. With that in mind, we wouldn't be too quick to come to a conclusion on Build-A-Bear Workshop. Long-term earnings power is much more important than next year's profits. We have estimates - from multiple Build-A-Bear Workshop analysts - going out to 2028, and you can see them free on our platform here. Another thing to consider is whether management and directors have been buying or selling stock recently. We provide an overview of all open market stock trades for the last twelve months on our platform, here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
