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Yamazaki Baking has been losing share in staple foods in recent years. The company has been impacted by the relative lack of dynamism in its home market in Japan, which accounts for the vast majority of its sales. Nevertheless, it remains a major…

Whirlpool Corp is a top 10 manufacturer of consumer appliances globally, and its strength lies in major appliances in the North American market. The firm lost market share due to challenges meeting the COVID-19-induced surge in demand and has…

WH Group remains the leading processed meat player globally, with a strong position in China and the US as well as a growing presence in Europe. Its globally integrated platform also includes hog production, slaughtering, processing and exports.…

Walmart remains the number one store-based retailer globally, but is also an increasingly formidable presence in the e-commerce channel. Not only is Walmart the third-largest e-commerce retailer, by sales, in its home market of the US, but it also…

Walgreens is the leading global player in both sales and outlet numbers in pharmacies, a channel that it dominates along with CVS in their home market of the US. It offers customers who sign up to its loyalty programme (100 million members and…

Visa is the second largest network operator globally after UnionPay. The company is known for its long-term stability and global reach, enabling secure payments for consumers in all of the world’s regions. 2022 has been a successful year for Visa, as…

Unilever gained modest share increase in the beauty and personal care market in 2022, thanks to the company having the largest mass BPC portfolio globally, which experienced strong growth as inflation impacted consumer spending. Value growth was also…

Unilever is one of the leading home care companies worldwide, with a strong market presence in the Asia-Pacific African region and Latin America. The company has 13 brands, whereas five belong to the home care industry, namely Seventh Generation,…

Unilever is the second largest cooking ingredients and meals company in the world. The company has benefited from more cooking at home since the pandemic which has benefited brands such as Knorr and Hellmann’s. With a strong presence in emerging…

Under Armour underperformed most of its closest global competitors over 2019-2022, falling three positions in the sportswear top 10 ranking. Its sales are heavily concentrated in North America, and in three categories: performance, apparel and men’s…

Uber’s mobility segment took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, as travel restrictions restricted mobility. Nevertheless, Uber’s diversification has provided a stronger foundation for its overall business. Uber has been evolving by finding ways…

Tyson Foods’ 2022 revenue was USD53.6 billion, mostly from its poultry, beef and hog trade. The company plays in fresh, chilled and frozen meat production, mainly in the US but expanding in diversified emerging markets. Its B2B includes Walmart,…

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…

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…

Procter & Gamble remains the global leader in home care, where much of the growth is stemming from the continued expansion of the laundry care category. Its high brand recognition, coupled with multiple advantageous brand positions, is expected to be…

The Hershey Co remains one of leading confectionery players with number one brands in categories like countlines, seasonal chocolate and power mints. The company is looking to continue its expansion into savoury snacks, seen recently in the…

Tetra Laval Group remains one of the leading producers of consumer goods packaging globally, with a strong presence in liquid cartons, which dominate its sales. Dynamic growth has been seen in emerging markets, which offer interesting new growth…

Tate & Lyle recently split into two companies; new Tate & Lyle repositions as a growth-focused speciality food and beverage solutions business.Tate & Lyle’s new strategy increases investment in research and innovation, strengthens its position…

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…

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…