Build A Bear outlet stores are known as the stores where you can basically 'bring your own teddy bear to life'. There are over 400 Build A Bear workshop stores worldwide. There are even 11 Build-A-Bear outlet stores in the United States and 1 in Ontario, Canada. http://www.malls-info.com/outlet/build_a_bear.html

At Build A Bear outlet stores kids of all ages can pick their favorite stuffed character and start bringing it to life. Whether it's a teddy bear, bunny, snowman, or reindeer, the possibilities are endless. Kids get to stuff their new friend in the making, dress it up, name it, and they can even make it talk by using pre-recorded messages. Afterward, the child gets to take his or her new friend home. http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/ourcompany/process.aspx

On the website buildabearville.com, kids (with the help of a parent) can register their new friends and play games, chat and have adventures with fellow Build A Bear friends. Even if the child doesn't have a stuffed animal yet, they can still enjoy activities on the website. http://www.buildabearville.com/gettingStarted.aspx

Build A Bear gift cards can be purchased online or in the stores. They start at a minimum of $5. When ordering the gift card online, you can have it emailed to the recipient or have an actual gift card mailed out to the recipient. The Build A Bear gift card comes in a large variety of different cards. http://www.buildabear.com/shop/browsecategory.aspx?category=physical+gift+cards

Build A Bear coupons can be found online at websites such as dealigg.com and mommysavesbig.com. Coupons come in the form of printable coupons that can be redeemed in the store or coupon codes that can be used when purchasing items on the Build A Bear website. Some coupons expire and some are ongoing, so check the validity before purchasing items. http://www.dealigg.com/story-Build-Bear-Coupons-BuildBear-Coupon-Code-2 http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2006/11/build-bear-coupons.html

For other discounts, check the Build A Bear website as they often have marked down merchandise and sales going on. You can register online for the Build A Bear newsletter, which will keep you up to date of their latest promotions, coupons, discounts and products. http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/guestservices/newsletter.aspx?optin=true&email=enter%20email%20address&sc_emailsignup=hp

In 1997 the first Build A Bear store was established at the Saint Louis Galleria in St. Louis, Missouri. The founder, Maxine Clark, came up with the idea for the store while shopping with a 10 year old girl named Katie. They were looking to buy her a stuffed animal, but couldn't find one she liked. The rest is history. Today there are over 400 stores world-wide. In 2008 Chain Store Age named Maxine Clark one of the 25 most influential people in retailing for her achievements. http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/ourcompany/ourfounder.aspx http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/ourcompany/ourstory.aspx