Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) 2009年年度报告「NYSE」.pdf

1、making smiles2009 ANNUAL REPORTCompany ProfileBuild-A-Bear Workshop,Inc.is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience.Founded in 1997,the company and its franchisees currently operate more than 400 stores worldwide,incl

2、uding company-owned stores in the United States,Puerto Rico,Canada,the United Kingdom,Ireland and France,and franchise stores in Europe,Asia,Australia,Africa and the Middle East.The company extends its in-store interactive experience online with its award winning virtual world at .Build-A-Bear Works

3、hop(NYSE:BBW)posted total revenue of$394.4 million in fiscal 2009.The company was named to the 2010&2009 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list.For more information,call 888.560.BEAR(2327)or visit .MAXINE CLARK Founder,Chairman,and Chief Executive BearARKBearEvery interaction with our beary spe

4、cial brand makes you smile.For kids,it s the empowerment and creativity of making their own stuffed animal friend.from choosing it,making a wish on its heart and creating its personality with hundreds of outfits and accessories.And for moms,it s knowing she can say YES and have fun too because it s

5、a good value.This experience connects families to their new furry friend and to our brand for life.And most importantly makes them.and us.smile.SharingsmilesWELCOME Our beary fun and interactive stores have a theme-park in a mall like environment with larger-than life customized teddy bear fixtures

6、and eight interactive bear-making stations.making hear tsBuild-A-Bear Workshop supports causes related to children,animals and the environment.And through our Huggable Heroes program,we recognize young people for extraordinary service.2008 HUGGABLE HEROES HALL OF FAME Talia founded a nonprofit organ