Management Changes - Sharon John, President, CEO & Director of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW), announced her retirement effective June 11, 2026, with Chief Operations Officer Chris Hurt set to become the new CEO, indicating a "multiyear planned succession process" [2]. Financial Performance - The company reported a solid year with both pretax earnings and overall performance being highlighted by management [2]. Expansion Plans - Build-A-Bear plans to open at least 50 new global locations in 2026 while also expanding its international partner model [2].