The Bear Factory

08/11/2026

A new fall favorite is making its way to The Bear Factory—and he’s not your average pumpkin. 🍂🧡

Meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin, coming soon as a LIMITED EDITION Fall 2026 Stuff A Spookley experience!

Spookley may be square in a world of round pumpkins, but he teaches us that being different is something to celebrate. 💛

Get ready to bring this beloved story to life with an interactive plush experience families will love!

🎃 Stuff A Spookley is coming soon! Read full blog post here: https://loom.ly/KeFqvgI

08/07/2026

Could Your Empty Corner Become Your Highest ROI? - LINK
What Mike and the team built at the Memphis Zoo is one of those stories you have to hear to believe.

See the full breakdown in Season 3, Episode 4 of Pawsitive Impact.
https://loom.ly/tXg5MtU

07/18/2026

We are very happy and grateful to work with Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan and Zeke the Wonderdog to bring smiles to kids who need them most. 🐻❤️

Our 2026 Golf for the House is less than 2 weeks away, and we can't wait! We'd like to thank our friends at The Bear Factory for sponsoring Zeke the Wonderdog at our outing. Golfers will be able to meet this good girl and grab a quick pic!

07/14/2026

🎃✨ A new friend has rolled into the patch! ✨🎃

Say hello to Spookley! 🍂🧡 The lovable square pumpkin is here just in time for spooky season, bringing smiles, hugs, and a message that it's okay to be different.

Perfect for pumpkin patches, fall festivals, schools, libraries, and Halloween events, Stuff-A-Spookley is a fun, hands-on activity that creates memories your guests will treasure long after the leaves have fallen. 🍁🎃

Because the best pumpkins aren't always round... sometimes they're square. 💛

Stuff-A-Spookley is coming soon! Full blog post at link in bio.

07/09/2026

✨ Something exciting is coming...

Introducing Snuggle Spritz 🧸💛

Our new collection of essential oil–based scent sprays is designed to add a whole new sensory experience to stuffing a plush. A stuffed animal already becomes a cherished keepsake—but imagine every hug bringing back the memories of where it was made.

Because scent has an incredible way of connecting us to our favorite moments, we wanted to create a finishing touch that makes every plush even more meaningful.

Stay tuned for an arrival date!

07/07/2026

At The Bear Factory, we believe protecting the places where families live, play, and make memories matters.

If you're a Michigan or Wisconsin business owner, please consider adding your name to the Great Lakes Business Network's sign-on letter urging EGLE to reject Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel proposal following the recent drilling spill.

🗓️ The deadline to sign is Friday, July 10.

Every voice makes a difference. Please visit the link to sign the petition and share.

Petition Link: https://loom.ly/FWg_v5E

07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing you a day full of sunshine, celebration, and your favorite plush pal by your side. From our cuddly family to yours — have a safe and happy Independence Day! 🧸✨

06/27/2026

Plastic policy is moving — and your business has a role to play. 🌊

Here are 4 legislation efforts gaining momentum right now:

#1 Single-Use Plastic Bag Bans — NYC saw a 68% drop in plastic bag waste after their ban. Several Great Lakes states are next.

#2 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) — Makes packaging companies pay for waste management. Maine's version reduced recycling plant loads by 15%.

#3 Polystyrene Bans — Illinois is advancing legislation to ban foam food containers statewide.

#4 Microplastics Monitoring Bills — Michigan's HB4767/SB504 would establish the first statewide testing program for microplastics in drinking water.

These bills move faster when business voices show up at hearings and sign-on letters. Speak up. 📣

06/24/2026

Two men. One truck. 36 hours straight from LA to Michigan. That was the reality behind keeping your favorite plush in stock. The numbers behind what The Bear Factory absorbed last year will make your jaw drop. Hear the full story in Season 3 Episode 2 of Pawsitive Impact, live now!

Watch full podcast here: https://loom.ly/4iRShcU

06/23/2026

Celebrate Independence Day with custom patriotic style!

Our exclusive 4th of July custom print designs are now available for plush T-shirts, making it easier than ever to create festive bears and animals your guests will love. Perfect for summer events, fundraisers, gift shops, and holiday promotions, these red, white, and blue designs add the perfect patriotic touch to any plush creation.

Don't miss the opportunity to offer a seasonal favorite that helps create lasting memories all summer long! ❤️🤍💙