A strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump.

The mall staple was able to get ahead of tariff impacts during the first half of the year through preemptive actions, Chief Financial Officer Voin Todorovic said in a statement Thursday, but the levies caught up to the company in its most recent quarter and will continue to weigh on its performance into 2026.

“We expect this elevated level of impact to continue through the fourth quarter and into the next fiscal year,” Todorovic said. “Nevertheless, we remain confident in our guidance, which accounts for tariff impacts and our focus on disciplined expense management.”

Build-A-Bear shares tumbled 15% Th

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