Build-A-Bear Workshop

About Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop is a specialty retail store located on Richmond St in the Masonville neighbourhood of London. It serves families and individuals looking for an interactive shopping experience where they can create custom stuffed animals. The Workshop offers a hands-on experience where customers can choose from hundreds of options to create personalized furry friends. Specific offerings include the stuffing experience, a Heart Ceremony, and various personalization options. The store carries a wide variety of products, including Stuffed Animals, Sanrio collections, Harry Potter collections, and Disney Villains items such as the Maleficent Dragon and Stitch Experiment 626 plush. Other available items include gift sets like the Timeless Teddy Bear Milk & Cookies set, various plush bundles, and accessories like bag charms. Beyond retail, the company provides entertainment through original movies, children's books, YouTube content, and Roblox video games. Founded in 1997 by Maxine Clark, the first location opened in the St. Louis Galleria Mall. The business describes itself as an interactive retail destination where kids can bring their own furry friends to life. The company emphasizes a mission of putting heart into everything they do and operates over 600 locations worldwide. Additionally, the Build-A-Bear Foundation was established in 2004 to support charitable organizations by sharing hugs and inspiring creativity.