Last updated : February 18, 2019 1:16 pm
Tablez, the retail arm of LuLu Group International, has recently launched the first Build-A-Bear store in India, at Toys”R”Us, Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru.
Build-A-Bear is a global customized stuffed-animal retail entertainment brand that aims to reach as many as 9 million
Speaking during the launch Adeeb Ahamed, MD, Tablez said, “The Build-A-Bear concept is a one-of-a-kind retail experience, and we are thrilled to open the
Dorrie Krueger, Chief Strategy Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop, said, “Together with Tablez India, we are excited to open the first Build-A-Bear store in India and continue to expand into this important global market. We look forward to introducing the Build-A-Bear brand and sharing the joy of making a new furry friend with millions of families.”
Established in 1997, the retail entertainment brand has nearly 500 stores worldwide. Further, a Build-A-Bear shop-in-shop format will follow in Vega City Mall, Bengaluru; City Centre Mall, Mangalore and Phoenix Marketcity, Pune. Build-A-Bear plans to expand to as many as 65 shop-in-shop format stores and 20 standalone stores in India over the next 10 years.