Chloe Lythgoe, 19, took her two children to the Warrington store and described the scene as "like something out of a movie". In a statement on its Facebook page, Build-A-Bear Workshop said: "We understand our guests are disappointed, and we are working to address the situation.
The rumors are true! A mother in Milton Keynes said she had taken her five-year-old daughter out of school to ensure they could get in the queue for a discounted bear. Some customers praised the efforts of staff working at stores around the country who remained calm during the situation and offered vouchers to those who could not get in for the event. Gemma Butler, marketing director at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, said: "This was an ill thought-out and unprofessional promotional execution, one that not only risks their own brand reputation, but has the potential to bring the wider marketing sector into disrepute.
She added: "If their goal was to highlight demand, Build-A-Bear ought to have considered the consequences of thousands of children going home tonight disappointed and in tears. Nutella 'riots' spread across France. Black Friday - bonkers or brilliant? Image source, therockbury. Birmingham's Bullring shop was among those that shut early. Image source, Paul Shaw. Police were called to the White Rose Centre in Leeds due to the popularity of the "pay your age" event. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
View original tweet on Twitter. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. What is Build-A-Bear? Amanda Bailey queued for hours at the Derby store with daughters Paige pictured and Amelia. Image source, Greg Robertson. Crowds queued through The Centre in Livingston, West Lothian - and spilled out on to the pavement outside. Customers in the Derby shop said it took them another two hours to buy bears once in the store because of extra queues.
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