There is nothing soft about the lawsuits being thrown around by Squishmallows and Build-A-Bear, who are going to court as the popular squishy toy company accuses the stuff-your-own-plush brand of ...

This is em-bear-assing. Build-A-Bear’s stuffed animals targeting “kidults” — with some dressed in bikinis and others wearing a Hugh Hefner-style robe while pouring champagne — has led ...

The owners of Squishmallows, the popular egg-shaped stuffed animals, filed an intellectual property lawsuit against Build-A-Bear on Monday, claiming its new “Skoosherz” line is a knock-off ...

Build-a-Bear operates a chain of stores where customers can make teddy bears. The relatively small retailer has a pristine balance sheet. The company expects 2023 to be another record-setting year.

Build-A-Bear shares are up by a third over the past 12 months, valuing the company at almost $500 million. CEO Sharon Price John credits nostalgia and targeted marketing for its sales growth.