{"id":825235,"date":"2025-03-13T06:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/build-a-bear-workshop-announces-plans-for-multi-level-retail-experience-in-orlando-florida\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:33:34","slug":"build-a-bear-workshop-announces-plans-for-multi-level-retail-experience-in-orlando-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/build-a-bear-workshop-announces-plans-for-multi-level-retail-experience-in-orlando-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Plans for Multi-Level Retail Experience in Orlando, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <i>New Interactive, Landmark Location at ICON Park to be Designed for Multi-Generational Fun<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">ORLANDO, Fla.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 13, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has announced plans to introduce an exciting new retail experience at one of the largest tourist destinations in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando, Florida<\/span>, in the first half of 2026. Construction of the innovative, multi-level <i>retail-tainment<\/i> location is slated to begin later this year for the company widely known for being a pioneer in experiential retail since its launch in 1997.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2640774\/Icon_Park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2640774\/Icon_Park.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The company is partnering with the renowned design firm Chute Gerdeman, experts in crafting immersive and engaging retail spaces, including the FAO Schwarz New York flagship, where Build-A-Bear currently operates a highly successful shop-in-shop. By reimagining its already engaging, destination-based retail concept with evolved, interactive, and personalized elements, Build-A-Bear expects to both surprise and delight guests.<\/p>\n<p>This move is part of a multi-year strategic evolution and expansion of Build-A-Bear&#8217;s global footprint, particularly in tourist and hospitality destinations, building on its nearly 600 locations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The combination of a creative interpretation of Build-A-Bear&#8217;s famous &#8216;make your own&#8217; teddy bear retail concept, situated in a major destination city, is lined up to be a must-visit attraction for our wide array of fans,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Sharon Price John<\/span>, CEO of Build-A-Bear. &#8220;From our core consumer base of children to our collectible market of teens and adults that represents 40% of our sales, we look forward to continuing to create memorable moments for our guests in this one-of-a-kind location.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Build-A-Bear&#8217;s new multi-level Workshop is planned to incorporate an eye-catching and highly branded facade to leverage its positioning on the major thoroughfare of International Drive. Separately, the location inside of ICON Park is ideal given the natural consumer traffic which is enhanced by its proximity to <span class=\"xn-person\">Walt Disney World<\/span>, Universal&#8217;s Theme Parks and SeaWorld Orlando, all of which are prime destinations for tourists and families.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This will be the largest combination of experiential retail and entertainment at ICON Park,&#8221; said ICON Park President and CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Chris Jaskiewicz<\/span>. &#8220;We think Build-A-Bear&#8217;s decision to expand here at this scale speaks volumes about the appeal of doing business in <span class=\"xn-location\">Orange County<\/span> and at ICON Park.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Build-A-Bear<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Build-A-Bear is a multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to &#8220;add a little more heart to life&#8221; appealing to a wide array of consumer groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own &#8220;furry friends&#8221; to celebrate and commemorate life moments. More than 575 interactive brick-and-mortar experience locations operated through a variety of formats provide Guests of all ages a hands-on entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection. The brand&#8217;s newest communications campaign, &#8220;The Stuff You Love,&#8221; commemorates more than a quarter-century of creating cherished memories worldwide. The Company also offers engaging e-commerce\/digital purchasing experiences on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4382378-1&amp;h=2284663531&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4223842-1%26h%3D705935142%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.buildabear.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.buildabear.com&amp;a=www.buildabear.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.buildabear.com<\/a>\u00a0including its online &#8220;Bear-Builder&#8221; as well as &#8220;HeartBox&#8221; and its age-gated adult-focused &#8220;Bear Cave.&#8221; In addition, extending its brand power beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging content for kids and adults that fulfills the Company&#8217;s mission, while the Company also offers products at wholesale and in non-plush consumer categories via licensing agreements with leading manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4382378-1&amp;h=1295519445&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prnewswire.com%2Fnews-releases%2Fbuild-a-bear-celebrates-surpassing-25-million-workshop-birthdays-with-new-party-offer-during-the-biggest-birthday-month-of-the-year-302211801.html%23financial-modal&amp;a=BBW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">BBW<\/a>) posted total revenues of\u00a0$486.1 million\u00a0for fiscal 2023. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About ICON Park<br \/><\/b>ICON Park is a global leader in location-based entertainment in the most-visited destination in the U.S., attracting millions of guests each year with its unique collection of experiences including attractions, restaurants, bars, live entertainment and shops \u2014 all anchored under the brilliant lights of The Orlando Eye.<\/p>\n<p>ICON Park&#8217;s portfolio of 50+ tenants includes globally recognized brands that appeal to both families and adults. Just a few of the famous brands that call ICON Park home include Merlin Entertainments&#8217; Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Aquarium, <span class=\"xn-person\">Blake Shelton&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Ole Red<\/span>, Darden&#8217;s Yard House, <span class=\"xn-person\">Gordon Ramsay&#8217;s<\/span> Fish &amp; Chips, The Sugar Factory, Museum of Illusions, Shake Shack, Tin Roof, Uncle Julio&#8217;s, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and opening soon Blue Man Group. The developers of <span class=\"xn-person\">Harmon Corner<\/span> are Torino Companies and Flag Luxury Group, which over the past 50 years have completed a combined total of <span class=\"xn-money\">$10 billion<\/span> of leisure, entertainment and retail properties, with another <span class=\"xn-money\">$4 billion<\/span> of new developments in their pipelines. The partnership is a national leader in developing, owning and operating entertainment and retail properties in gateway cities <span class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span>, with <span class=\"xn-money\">$2 billion<\/span> of projects completed and another <span class=\"xn-money\">$2 billion<\/span> in the pre-development stage. It&#8217;s portfolio includes Las Vegas Strip properties 63 CityCenter, <span class=\"xn-person\">Harmon Corner<\/span> and a yet to be developed site.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About the Area<br \/><\/b>Open 365 days a year, ICON Park&#8217;s continual roster of activities, nightly live music, and special events \u2014 plus free parking and no gate admission \u2014 make it a popular day and night choice for <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> 74 million visitors and residents.\u00a0 ICON Park is located at the epicenter of <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> Entertainment District \u2014 with entrances on both International Drive and Universal Boulevard \u2013 and surrounded by 150+ hotels, world-famous theme parks, the second-largest convention center in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, and 1,000+ restaurants, attractions and retail outlets. The area is further expanding with <span class=\"xn-money\">$5 billion<\/span> in growth investments including Universal Orlando&#8217;s much-anticipated fourth theme park Epic Universe; <span class=\"xn-money\">$4 billion<\/span> in new and expanding hotels, attractions, restaurants, convention space, entertainment venues and roadwork enhancements; hundreds of millions of dollars to further expand <span class=\"xn-location\">Orange County&#8217;s<\/span> convention center; and a leg of the <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.75 billion<\/span> high-speed rail line project, Brightline, which will directly link the I-Drive area to <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span> International Airport and the 50+ million passengers it serves annually.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about ICON Park, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4382378-1&amp;h=218182576&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ficonparkorlando.com%2F&amp;a=%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4382378-1&amp;h=1286807513&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ficonparkorlando.com%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Ficonparkorlando.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/iconparkorlando.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/776780\/New_Build_A_Bear_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/776780\/New_Build_A_Bear_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Build-A-Bear(R) is a global brand kids love and parents trust that seeks to add a little more heart to life. 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Construction of the innovative, multi-level retail-tainment location is slated to begin later this year for the company widely known for being a pioneer in experiential retail since its launch in 1997. 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