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BlaBlaCar is a shared mobility service that operates in 22 countries. Carpooling is the company’s core business, but it has recently expanded into scooter and bus services. Its expansion has relied on acquiring mobility providers in new regions for…

The global market leader in floor covering, Mohawk Industries Inc rebounded swiftly from the peak of the pandemic, as pent-up demand for home renovations was released. Supported by strong global demand, the company will continue to pass on price…

As the fourth largest home care player in the world, Henkel derives most of its industry revenue from its laundry care business, while dishwashing and toilet care have grown the strongest. Despite a decline in market share, the company managed to…

The global market leader in home paint, Sherwin-Williams, grew in line with the global market over 2019-2021 as a whole, performing more successfully in 2020 due to investment in e-commerce and fulfilment ahead of the crisis, but then seeing lower…

Starbucks is the leading player in specialist coffee and tea shops worldwide, with more than 33,000 outlets in 84 markets. The company has a wide geographic spread, thanks to its network of strategic licensed relationships, which enables it to…

Starbucks is the leading player in specialist coffee and tea shops worldwide, with more than 33,000 outlets in 84 markets. The company has a wide geographic spread, thanks to its network of strategic licensed relationships, which enables it to…

Based in Switzerland, Givaudan is one of the leading companies in flavours and fragrances worldwide. The company sells ingredients for packaged food, beverages, nutraceuticals, home care, personal care, fabric care and oral care. Givaudan has been…

In the phygital era, adidas has capitalised on digital engagement to better understand consumers and their needs. This level of insight has empowered the company to innovate not only by launching new products, but also to rethink channels, launching…

The globally active discounter chain Aldi has opened new markets in recent years and shown strong growth especially outside its home country. Despite strong competition, some of which has been established for decades, Aldi has been able to gain a…

After a difficult year for overall beauty and personal care in 2020, when Johnson & Johnson (J&J) saw sales dip slightly, in spite of strong hygiene-driven growth in its oral care operations, the company recorded a better performance in 2021 as its…

Panasonic is a clear leader in Japan. However, its presence overseas is limited compared to other appliance giants. Panasonic is one of the leading players in Southeast Asia in multiple categories such as Split Air Conditioners and Hair Care…

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the gaming and digital entertainment arm of Sony Corp, formerly known as Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Sony has reorganised its business portfolio over time to better reflect how the company currently…

ADM has extensive capabilities in producing ingredients from agricultural origination to distribution and a wide product portfolio in nutrition tapping into the latest consumer trends. This has enabled the company to position better in key growth…

Serta Simmons Bedding is one of the precursors of the sleep ecosystem in North America. This ecosystem looks beyond the bed and into sleep behaviours and how to improve the consumers’ quality of life. The ecosystem allows for companies to partner…

Fast Retailing (FRC) Co Ltd, the owner of Uniqlo brand, remains a leading fashion player globally, thanks to its strong foothold in Asia Pacific. FRC has managed to navigate the pandemic by capitalising on consumers’ shift towards more casual…

JD.com Inc is fourth largest retailer globally and second largest e-commerce companies in China. Sitting in the world’s largest e-commerce market, JD.com successfully rides the accelerated channel shifts from offline to online in China. Owning…

Stanley Black & Decker Inc, the global leader in power tools and garden equipment, is promoting electrification via cordless technology upgrades across the portfolio. M&A part fueled the company's rapid growth. The company has conducted seven such…

Discover Financial Services, based in the US, is one of the largest card network operators in the world. The company issues a variety of cards in its home market, while operating three separate types of networks: Discover Network, a primarily credit…

Mastercard Inc has stood as the third largest operator of payment cards for many years. The company, far from just a global player in the card space, has diversified to B2B and P2P payments, API integration, Buy Now Pay Later, and other realms.…

Samsung continues to record strong sales growth in recent years, as the pandemic drove consumer focus shifts towards the home. The company has increased investment in product innovation, while its customer-focused strategy is centred around…