Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was formed in 1997 and is one of the leading companies providing a make your own stuffed animal concept. It has 345 company-owned retail stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and France, with each approximately 2,700 square feet in size. The company offers an extensive and coordinated selection of merchandise, including over 30 different styles of animals to be stuffed and a variety of clothing, shoes and accessories for the stuffed animals. The companys concept appeals to a range of age groups and demographics, including children, teens and parents.