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October Newsletter 10.8.2020

Posted on October 8th, 2020 by Jimmy Banish

October 8th, 2020 Letter from Chief of Operations Jimmy Banish: Fall is finally here in Michigan with the foliage change and temperatures starting to dip. We can feel winter coming here in Michigan but we're making an effort to be present and enjoy this calm before the holiday season. Over the last 2 months, it …more

Plush for the Planet World Release

Posted on June 18th, 2020 by Jimmy Banish

The Bear Factory Introduces Plush for the Planet, World’s First Plush Made from Recycled Fabrics #PlushforthePlanet is The Bear Factory’s inaugural plush line made from recycled fabrics. The first of its kind and a forerunner in the build your own plush industry. WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. (June 19, 2020) – Amongst global hardships that kicked off …more

COVID Reopen & Safety Measures

Posted on March 26th, 2020 by Jimmy Banish

TBF Community, It feels like forever since we’ve last connected when it’s only been a few days! We hope everyone is staying healthy and able to make the most out of the stay in place order that some states like Michigan has. As mentioned previously we have closed our facility the week of March 23rd …more

Business Update: COVID-19

Posted on March 13th, 2020 by Jimmy Banish

Letter from Chief of Operations Jimmy Banish: TBF Community, From our family to yours we hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during these sensitive times. I wanted to reach out in an effort to provide some transparency on what the current COVID-19 climate means for The Bear Factory from an operational stand point. As …more

Price, Website, & Brand Update | 3.3.2020

Posted on March 3rd, 2020 by Jimmy Banish

Post by Jimmy Banish, COO Happy March Madness to our TBF Community and welcome to another update from our Teddy Time Blog. As a college basketball fan, March is an exciting month with the “Big Dance” madness while also marking the beginning of the end of winter here in Michigan. There are many exciting things …more

Coronavirus & Our Supply Chain

Posted on February 24th, 2020 by Jimmy Banish

Letter from Chief of Operations Jimmy Banish: Good Afternoon and Happy Monday the 24th of February! This post is part of our first email newsletter of 2020 and is specifically focused on the coronavirus updates you are hearing about on the news. We have been keeping a close eye on this situation, as everyone is …more

Black Friday 2022

Posted on November 20th, 2019 by Jimmy Banish

Black Friday thru Sunday 11/28 Giveaway The holidays are officially here and by the volume of orders we're seeing from you, it's pretty obvious it's time to go go go! This Black Friday we will be doing a limited giveaway for orders placed now through Sunday 11/28/21. Any order over $250 will receive a 6 …more

TBF Introduces Recycling Program with Earth Promise Commitment

Posted on June 17th, 2019 by Jimmy Banish

TBF Introduces Recycling Program with Earth Promise Commitment By Hannah Shellenbarger The Bear Factory is committed to more than just providing children and adults with a fun Build-A-Buddy activity. It is our goal for children to enjoy building a pal, while also learning the responsibility we have to our planet. To The Bear Factory, Earth …more

Trade Relations and Tariff Status Update

Posted on May 20th, 2019 by Jimmy Banish

Trade Relations and Tariff Status Update May 20th, 2019 The only thing more bothersome than the series finale of Game of Thrones is the impeding worry of tariffs and how it can impact your business. With current political relationships between the US and China being what they are and weekly, if not daily, developments in …more

2018 Year in Review

Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Jimmy Banish

Letter from Chief of Operations Jimmy Banish: Hey TBF Community! I hope everyone is having a great week leading into the official holiday kick-off this weekend. Just a reminder that we will be closing early today (Friday 12/21/18 at 12:30p) while also being closed Monday 12/24 and Tuesday 12/15 in recognition of the holiday. We …more