NOTE: This story has been corrected from an earlier version.

The slumping economy has forced Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. to pull back on its expansion plans and lay off 27 people at its corporate headquarters in Overland.

Build-A-Bear now plans to open only…

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. this morning reported a rise in first-quarter revenue, but a decline in profit.

The Overland-based retailer of stuff-it-yourself toys said it revenue for the quarter that ended March 29 increased 6 percent to $123.8 million, compared to $116.8 million…

Build-A-bear Workshops Inc. this afternoon announced that it has completed its review of strategic alternatives and that its board of directors has authorized an increase of the company’s share buyback plan of up to $50 million.

The company also said it plans to focus on…

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. this morning reported a 3 percent increase in fourth-quarter revenue, but also reported a 36 percent drop in its profit for the quarter.

The Maryland Heights-based maker of stuff-it-yourself plush toys reported a profit of $9.9 million, or…