# Commemorative Toy-Building Promotions This In-Store Promotion Celebrates National Teddy Bear Day By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-09-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-teddy-bear-day References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/save-the-date-build-a-bear-workshop-to-celebrate-national-teddy-bear-day-with-two-5-furry-friends-on-september-9-300322833.html) & [buildabear](http://www.buildabear.com/national-teddy-bear-day/) Build-A-Bear Workshop is currently celebrating National Teddy Bear Day with a special promotion that helps children across the globe. Not only is the company offering special deals in its stores, but it is also launching a donation-matching program that supports children's charities in the US, Canada and the UK. On Friday, September 9th, Build-A-Bear Workshop will allow children to make their own National Teddy Bear Day bear for just $5. In addition to their personalized toy, kids will also be able to pick up two other commemorative bears called [Lil' Vanilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-dude-wipes) Bean Cub and Lil' Hazelnut Cub. The company will then match the sale of each bear by donating a second furry friend to charitable organizations such as [Toys for Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-in-july1), the [Boys and Girls Club of Canada and Childhood First](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipology). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Charitable Toy Donations:** Retailers can implement charitable toy donation programs during special promotions to increase customer engagement and support social causes. - **Customizable Toys:** Companies can offer customizable toy options to enhance customer personalization and create unique shopping experiences. - **Limited-time Deals:** Businesses can offer limited-time deals and promotions to create a sense of urgency and encourage customer purchases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage promotions with charitable components to drive sales while supporting social causes. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can create customizable toy options to enhance perceived value and appeal to customers who seek unique products. - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations can partner with businesses to receive donated toys and promote their cause to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Holiday Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearlieve-bear.md) - [Giftable Flower-Themed Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furever-flower-shoppe.md) - [Teddy Bear NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teddy-bear-nfts.md) - [Cuddly Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoosherz.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Luxury Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-sparkle-buildabear-collectible.md) - [Teddy Bear Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-tycoon.md) - [Festive Collaborative Plush Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-friends-workshop.md) - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md)