Between Build-A-Bear Workshops (BBW) and Forever 21 stores under the Walt Disney (DIS) header have their work cut out for them to appeal to the younger set. Lost in a sea of youth-oriented competitors the chain has faltered in recent years into becoming an expensive flop -- at an annual loss of $100 million by 2002. Aside from the Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers regalia the Disney name hasn't been grabbing youngsters' attention or -- more importantly -- their parents' wallets.Attempting to save the Disney Store from the depths of liquidation sales and shuttered gates Jim Fielding -- president ...

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