Teddy Bear Services Competitors

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

For more than a century, GUND - a division of Enesco LLC, has been creating unique teddy bears and other soft toys recognized worldwide for their quality and innovation. Based in Edison, New Jersey, GUND distributes throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America. GUND products may be found in gift, specialty, toy, book, museum and department stores and many other retail outlets. Attention to the smallest details, hand-stitched facial expressions, luxurious fabrics, and super-soft huggable stuffing are just some of the qualities that make GUND products the most sought-after plush in the world. GUND has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Brands by the American Brands Council – a testimony to its enduring reputation for quality, innovation, and the world’s most huggable plush toys and gifts.