We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is a trusted, beloved brand that has been part of countless life moments for nearly 30 years. We operate approximately 650 stores worldwide —including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Paris, Milan, Colombia, and the United Kingdom and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East and China — where Guests can make and customize furry friends.
The Build-A-Bear Workshop experience is an expression of our commitment to redefine retail and entertainment. Our concept is designed to bring out the creative side of our Guests to spark their imagination.
We challenge every associate to contribute wherever possible to our culture, our communities and our business success. Regardless of role, Build-A-Bear associates keep our core values at the heart of everything they do.
We cultivate a culture that truly begins with heart. From the passion our associates bring to work each day to our iconic heart ceremony, we deliver the Build-A-Bear spirit and one-of-a-kind experiences to our Guests – one furry friend at a time. It’s one of the reasons Build-A-Bear Workshop has been recognized time and time again as a sought-after employer:
• Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009
• Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces in Retail list: 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014
• Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Women list: 2017, 2016 and 2015
• Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list: 2017, 2016 and 2015
• Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Diversity list: 2017, 2016 and 2015
• The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list: 2017 and 2016
• 2-Star Accreditation by Best Companies for our ‘outstanding’ workplace engagement standards and commitment
Born in London. Loved worldwide.
For a quarter of a century, we have shared the joy of Jellycat toys with
people of all ages, across the globe. Over this time, our unmistakeable
characters have gained the affection of millions – and centre stage in
many of the most prestigious stores across 77 countries.
We have also become a major trendsetter on social media, featured in
billions of hashtags. Today, we stand among the most loved and
respected soft toy companies in the world.
What makes us different? Playfulness and luxurious quality.
Our designers play until something magical and unexpected happens –
and a new character is born! We source beautiful materials that are
noticeably softer, subtler and long-lasting.
Our HQ, Jellycat Studios, is based in central London and from there we
spread joy through toys, accessories, books, music, films and social
media. We have two other main studios in Minneapolis and Shanghai.
Explore the Jellycat world at Jellycat.com
The story of American Girl started in 1986 with Pleasant Rowland, a writer and retired teacher from Chicago with a brilliant idea. Pleasant found inspiration to create educational dolls with historic backstories after a visit to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.
Originally known as Pleasant Company, American Girl started with sending out catalogues until we opened our first retail location in Chicago in 1996. Pleasant Company was purchased by Mattel in 1998 and renamed American Girl in 2003. American Girl offers an inspiring world of dolls, content, and experiences that nourish a girl’s spirit and helps develop her strength of character. American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of parents and educators.
With best-selling lines including Truly Me™, Girl of the Year™, Bitty Baby™, WellieWishers™, and the classic historical character line BeForever™, American Girl sells products through its award-winning catalogue, on americangirl.com, and in its proprietary U.S. experiential retail stores.
American Girl is a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT). For more information, visit www.americangirl.com or connect with American Girl on YouTube and Facebook.