Pros
Working for BABW was one of the best experiences I have had in my retail career. Working with children is a blast, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes it more fun than work. Very easy to become passionate about your work. Corporate had a very good idea of what it takes to retain employees and have a good workplace environment. In the top 100 places to worm for a reason!
Cons
I worked at a floundering store that was one of the original BABW locations. At the end of my time there we switched corporate management and the focus became more numbers oriented and less about the client. I am not sure if that is still true today but the shift in focus lead to less enjoyable customer experiences, and I believe the customer happiness should be at the forefront of every interaction. I experienced poor management at an in-store and district level. As can be in any retail situation, the middle and upper management politics prevented a lot of potential from blossoming, and left a bad taste in my mouth.