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Maxine Clark (née Kasselman, born March 6, 1949, in Coral Gables, Florida) is the founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, an American retailer that sells customizable teddy bears and other stuffed animals.
Maxine Clark is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. During her career, her ability to spot emerging retail and merchandising trends and her insight into the desires of the American consumer have generated growth for retail leaders, including department store, discount and specialty stores.
Maxine Clark is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. During her career, her ability to spot emerging retail and merchandising trends and her insight into the desires of the American consumer have generated growth for retail leaders, including department store, discount and specialty stores.
Jul 20, 2022 · Clark made a fortune and earned universal acclaim as an entrepreneur in the teddy bear business, and at a diminutive 4 feet 10 inches tall, she almost comes across as a real-life teddy bear herself – although she talks a lot faster than any stuffed animal I’ve ever encountered.
Mar 19, 2012 · Maxine Clark was struggling to find the next great retail idea. Then she went shopping for Beanie Babies and hit upon Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Now retired as the first and only “Chief Executive Bear,” Maxine’s passion for children has been channeled to positively impact early childhood education, which will undoubtedly create yet another legacy. Find out more about our founder Maxine Clark.
Jul 18, 2023 · Maxine Clark has become one of St. Louis’ most recognizable — and successful — entrepreneurs. Clark is founder and former CEO of St. Louis-based Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW), the ...
Jun 26, 2015 · At the age of 48, Maxine Clark, then president of Payless ShoeSource, had lost the spark—the passion—for her job. Although she was doing well financially, “I realized that money alone...
Maxine Clark, 75, founded the Company in 1997, served as our Chief Executive Bear until June 2013, and served as a director until 2023 when she was appointed Director Emeritus.
Feb 12, 2024 · Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, built a successful career by seizing opportunities and following wherever they lead. “I always say curiosity is my superpower,” she said.
