Gionee — Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee Gionee is a Shenzhen-based Chinese maker of Android smartphones, known for slim-design Elife models and long‑battery Marathon phones; active in emerging markets and manufacturing i…
Global Force Wrestling (GFW): American professional wrestling promotion Global Force Wrestling Global Force Wrestling (GFW) is an American professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett in 2014, known for planned television production and early partnerships with AA…
GMC: American Manufacturer of Trucks, SUVs and Commercial Vehicles GMC GMC is the General Motors division focused on trucks, SUVs and commercial vehicles, known for its 'Professional Grade' positioning, premium Denali variants, and shared platforms wi…
Go-Ahead London Go-Ahead London is the Go-Ahead Group's London bus operation. Established in 2008, it is the city's largest bus operator, running around 115 Transport for London contracted routes…
Godfather's Pizza American pizza restaurant franchise founded in the early 1970s in Omaha, Nebraska, known for its pizza and Italian-style menu, franchise model, and multiple crust options.
Gol Transportes Aéreos (Gol Airlines) — Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol Transportes Aéreos Brazilian low-cost airline founded in 2000. Gol operates a predominantly single-aisle fleet on a dense domestic network, offers the Smiles loyalty program and cargo services, and i…
Goldman Sachs Global investment bank and financial services firm offering investment banking, securities, trading, asset and wealth management, and principal investing; founded in 1869 and activ…
Good Hair Day (ghd) — British hair-styling brand Good Hair Day Good Hair Day (ghd) is a UK hair-styling brand known for flat irons, curling tools, dryers and salon-oriented styling products. This entry summarizes products, design features, usa…
Google — company overview, products, history and impact Google Encyclopedic summary of Google: origins, major services and products, corporate structure under Alphabet, business model, global presence, influence, and regulatory and privacy iss…
Gordini — French motorsport and tuning marque founded by Amédée Gordini Gordini Gordini is a French racing and performance marque begun by Amédée Gordini, known for Formula One entries, tuned Renault road cars, distinctive blue livery, and a later revival as a…
Grand Central (train operating company) Grand Central is an independent UK open‑access train operator running long‑distance services on the East Coast Main Line between London and destinations in northern England, using…
Grazing Goat Pictures Indian film production company founded in 2012 by actor Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and producer Ashvini Yardi; produces Hindi-language films across genres and supports commercial…
Great Central Railway (England) Great Central Railway British railway company formed in 1897 from the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway; opened a London extension to Marylebone and was grouped into LNER in 1923.
Great Eastern Railway (pre-grouping British railway company) Great Eastern Railway The Great Eastern Railway was a major pre-1923 British railway serving London and East Anglia. Formed in 1862, it linked Liverpool Street with Norwich and was absorbed into the LNE…
Great Northern Railway (Great Britain) British railway company founded in 1846 that built the main line from London King's Cross to York; merged into LNER in 1923 and forms the core of today's East Coast Main Line.
Great Western Railway (United Kingdom) — history, network and legacy Great Western Railway Overview of the Great Western Railway (GWR): founding, Brunel's engineering, network growth across western England and Wales, services, nationalization and the company's lasting he…
Great Western Railway (GWR) — UK train operating company Great Western Railway (train operating company) Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British train operator serving London, the West Country and South Wales. Owned by FirstGroup, it runs intercity, regional, commuter and the Night R…
Greyhound Lines — American intercity bus operator Greyhound Lines Greyhound Lines is a long-established American intercity bus company founded in 1914. It operates scheduled coach services connecting cities across the United States and has played…
Grupo Santander: Spanish multinational banking group Grupo Santander Grupo Santander is a Spain-based banking group centered on Banco Santander, a leading European retail and commercial bank with extensive operations in Europe and the Americas.
Guardian Media Group British media company that publishes The Guardian and The Observer; owned by the Scott Trust to protect editorial independence while operating diversified commercial media interest…
Gullane Entertainment (formerly The Britt Allcroft Company) Gullane Entertainment British children's television producer founded by Britt Allcroft, best known for adapting The Railway Series into the Thomas & Friends franchise. Renamed Gullane Entertainment and…
Guylian — Belgian chocolate maker known for marbled sea shell pralines Guylian Guylian is a Belgian chocolate brand founded in 1960, renowned for its marbled sea shell pralines, global distribution, and long‑running support for marine conservation.
Häagen-Dazs: history, products, and global brand overview Häagen-Dazs Häagen-Dazs is a premium ice cream brand founded in New York in 1961. Known for rich, simple recipes, signature flavors, and a global café and retail presence, it has a distinct ma…
Hachette Book Group (HBG) Hachette Book Group Hachette Book Group is a major U.S. trade publisher, a subsidiary of the French group Hachette Livre, home to many imprints and a leading producer of print, digital and audio books…
Hainan Airlines: overview, history, fleet and services Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines, founded in October 1989 and based in Haikou, is a major Chinese carrier operating domestic and international passenger services. This article summarizes its histor…
HAL Laboratory HAL Laboratory is a Japanese video game developer closely affiliated with Nintendo, known for creating the Kirby franchise and for developing the Super Smash Bros. series and other…
Hallmark Cards American private, family-owned greeting card company founded in 1910 in Kansas City; largest U.S. greeting-card maker, known for cards, Keepsake Ornaments, retail stores and media…
Hanna-Barbera: Pioneers of Television Animation Hanna-Barbera Overview of Hanna-Barbera, the American animation studio founded by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, its production style, major series, corporate history, and cultural influence…
Haribo: creator of the gummy bear and global confectionery brand Haribo Haribo, founded in 1920 in Bonn, Germany, is the family-owned maker of Goldbears and other gummy confections with a long history, international reach, and a famous German slogan.
Harley‑Davidson: American motorcycle maker and cultural icon Harley-Davidson Harley‑Davidson, founded in Milwaukee in 1903, is an American motorcycle manufacturer known for heavyweight V‑twin cruisers, strong brand loyalty, customization culture, and a glob…
HarperCollins Publishers HarperCollins One of the world's largest trade publishers, HarperCollins is a News Corp subsidiary with a global network of imprints producing fiction, nonfiction, children's books and digital c…
Harrods — London luxury department store and diversified brand Harrods Harrods is a historic luxury department store in Knightsbridge, London, known for its extensive departments, famed food halls and related businesses including banking, property and…
Harsco Corporation: global industrial services and engineered products company Harsco Harsco is a U.S.-based, publicly traded industrial firm supplying services and engineered products to steel, construction, rail and energy sectors across many countries.
Hasbro — American toy and board game company Hasbro Hasbro is a major American maker of toys, games and licensed entertainment, known for brands like Monopoly, Transformers, Nerf, Bop It and Simon. Headquarters: Pawtucket, Rhode Isl…
Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines is the largest carrier based in Hawaiʻi, operating inter-island and international services from its Honolulu hub with a long history and notable safety record.
Hawaiian Punch Hawaiian Punch is a sweetened fruit-punch beverage brand, originally an ice-cream topping from 1934; best known for its Fruit Juicy Red flavor and the mascot Punchy.
HBOS — Halifax Bank of Scotland: formation, operations and 2008 takeover HBOS HBOS was a major UK banking group formed by the 2001 merger of Halifax and the Bank of Scotland. It played a large retail and commercial role until its near-collapse in 2008 and ta…
Heathrow Airport Holdings: owner and operator of London Heathrow Airport Heathrow Airport Holdings Heathrow Airport Holdings, formerly BAA, is the private owner and operator of London Heathrow Airport, managing terminals, runways, retail, ground services and airport property ope…
Heckler & Koch (H&K) — German small arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch Heckler & Koch is a German firearms manufacturer known for military and law‑enforcement small arms such as the MP5, G3 and HK416. The company supplies armed forces and special unit…
Heineken (Dutch pale lager) Heineken Heineken is a Dutch pale lager first brewed in 1873. Known for its green bottle and red star, it uses a proprietary A-yeast and standard brewing ingredients and is distributed worl…
Hennessy (Jas Hennessy & Co.) — Cognac producer Hennessy Jas Hennessy & Co. is a leading cognac house based in Cognac, France. Known for large-scale production, blended eaux-de-vie, and luxury expressions, it is part of the Moët Hennessy…
Hewlett‑Packard (HP): history, products, and corporate evolution Hewlett-Packard Overview of Hewlett‑Packard (HP): origins, principal products, major corporate changes, and its role in personal computing, printing, and enterprise technology.
HighBeam Research — online archive and full‑text search service HighBeam Research HighBeam Research was an online commercial archive and search service offering full‑text articles from thousands of newspapers, magazines, journals and reference works, owned by Ga…
Hilton Hotels: history, operations, and global hospitality brand Hilton Hotels Overview of Hilton Hotels, its history, global operations, service characteristics, loyalty program, partnerships, and its role in business and leisure travel.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited State-owned Indian aerospace and defence company headquartered in Bangalore, engaged in aircraft and helicopter manufacture, maintenance, avionics, engines and support for military…
Hino Motors — Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles and engines Hino Motors Hino Motors is a Japanese company that designs and builds trucks, buses and powertrains. A Toyota Group subsidiary, it sells a range of diesel and alternative-power commercial vehi…
HiT Entertainment HiT Entertainment was a British–American children’s media company best known for owning and distributing preschool and family television brands, producing series, and licensing mer…
Hitachi: Japanese multinational industrial and technology company Hitachi Hitachi is a diversified Japanese conglomerate founded in 1910. It develops industrial equipment, electronics, infrastructure systems and digital services and participates in major…
