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Jun 12, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Build-A-Bear Workshop Completes Planned CEO Succession
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced that Chris Hurt has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 11, 2026. The transition follows the planned succession of Sharon Price John, who led the company for 13 years and will remain on the Board of Directors. Hurt, a seasoned executive with more than 11 years of leadership experience at Build-A-Bear, most recently served as Chief Operations and Experience Officer. During his tenure...
Jun 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 9, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of June 25, 2026. About Build-A-Bear Founded in 1997, Build‑A‑Bear is a leading global retailtainment brand on a mission to add a little more heart to life. At Build-A-Bear, guests are invited to create personalized f...
Jun 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Walgreens Helps FIFA World Cup™ Fans in New York Stay Game-Ready with Pharmacy Care and Everyday Essentials
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As millions of fans travel to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in the U.S. this summer, Walgreens is making it easier to stay prepared, energized and healthy with convenient access to game-day essentials and trusted pharmacy services. Whether heading to the stadium or wrapping up a late match, Walgreens offers fans in the New York area a one-stop destination for official licensed products of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and necessities like water, snacks, sunscreen, over...
Jun 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Macy’s Kicks Off Summer as the Ultimate World Soccer HQ, Bringing the Global Game to Life Nationwide
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, Macy’s brings the world’s game to life with Macy's World Soccer HQ – a dynamic, omnichannel experience designed to connect fans to the sport through product, storytelling and community. As soccer’s popularity surges across the U.S., access to the sport has not kept pace - particularly in under-resourced neighborhoods. Across New York City, thousands of young people still lack safe, accessible places to play, contributing to what organizations call “soccer...
Jun 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting With Subway®
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart is making it even easier for customers to get everything they need in one seamless shopping experience, including freshly made meals from Subway. Beginning this month, customers in select locations can order Subway directly through the Walmart app or Walmart.com and have their meal delivered in as little as 30 minutes or less, either on its own or alongside their Walmart Express Delivery order. This marks Walmart’s first restaurant integration within...
Jun 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Bricks & Minifigs Parts Ways with Salem, Oregon Franchise Owners Brandon Best and Joshua Johnson
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bricks & Minifigs parts ways with Salem franchise owners after uncovering negligence tied to a $95K-$100K LEGO consignment dispute....
Jun 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Hasbro Launches Sixth Wall, a New AI Studio Building the Next Generation of Character Experiences
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro Launches Sixth Wall, a New AI Studio Building the Next Generation of Character Experiences...
Jun 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Dunkin’® Serves Pink this Summer with a Bold Beverage Lineup and Iconic Collaboration with Barbie®
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starting today, Dunkin’ is serving summer in pink with a vibrant lineup of iced beverages. From the all-new Pink Pineapple and Pink Daydream Refreshers to a collaboration with Barbie®, the iconic fashion doll and cultural icon from Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Dunkin’ invites guests to sip their way through a collection that brings its signature color to life in new ways all season long. Serving Pink, On and Off the Menu To kick off the season, Dunkin’ is teaming up with...
May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Mattel Brick Shop™ Expands Product Line with Seven New Building Sets for Next-Generation and Adult Builders
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today unveiled seven new Mattel Brick Shop™ building sets, marking the brand's most expansive year yet. The new Premium, Elite, and Speed Series sets span partnerships with Lamborghini, Audi, Toyota, Aston Martin, and Chevrolet, while the broader 2026 lineup signals Mattel Brick Shop's evolution beyond automoti...
May 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Hasbro Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results...
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