Twenty-five-year-old Alyssa Karpinski estimates she owns between 150 and 160 Build-A-Bears. She has been collecting since she was little, and made her first bear with her dad. “I remember everything ...

Over the past 12 months, Build-A-Bear has generated a total return of 53%, compared to the S&P 500's total return of 15%, as of this writing. Total return provides a complete picture of a stock's ...

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) is transitioning toward a capital-light, partner-operated and franchise model, driving higher ROIC, margin intensity, and cash generation versus legacy corporate stores.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Osman is a finance expert with over 30 years of experience. Most investors associate Build-A-Bear with a mall novelty from a ...