Companies

Roche Holding AG — Swiss multinational healthcare company (pharmaceuticals and diagnostics) Hoffmann-La Roche Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company specializing in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, headquartered in Basel and known for owning the biotechnology firm Gen…

Holden — Australian automobile marque Holden Australian car marque founded in the 19th century, known for rear-wheel-drive family cars and V8 models; locally manufactured until 2017 and retired by its owner in 2020.

Holding company A holding company is an entity created to own controlling interests in other companies. This article explains types, roles, history, benefits, risks, and common legal and tax consi…

Holiday Inn: Origins, Development, and Place in Modern Hospitality Holiday Inn Holiday Inn is a globally recognized midscale hotel brand founded by Kemmons Wilson; known for franchising, standardized guest services, family-friendly lodging and its role within…

Hollister Co.: an American casual clothing brand Hollister Co. Hollister Co. is a youth‑oriented casual apparel brand owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, known for Southern California surf‑style marketing, mall stores and an online presence since it…

Hollywood Records: American record label and Disney music imprint Hollywood Records Hollywood Records is an American record label founded in 1989 and part of the Disney Music Group, known for signings across pop, rock, alternative and teen pop and for working with…

The Home Depot — American home improvement retailer Home Depot Overview of The Home Depot: business model, store format, history, product range, services, scale, and notable facts about the U.S.-based home improvement chain.

Home Retail Group — UK home and general merchandise retailer Home Retail Group Overview of Home Retail Group, its brands (Argos, Habitat and others), business formats, history including acquisition, and its role in the UK retail sector.

Home Shopping Network (HSN) — American television retail network Home Shopping Network HSN (Home Shopping Network) is an American televised retail network launched in 1982, offering live demonstrations and direct sales of fashion, jewelry, home goods and more via TV,…

Homebase — British home improvement and garden retailer Homebase Homebase is a UK retailer of DIY, home improvement and garden products operating stores and online from its head office in Milton Keynes. The chain serves household customers and t…

Honda: Japanese multinational automaker and engineering company Honda Honda is a Japanese multinational corporation founded in 1948, known for automobiles, motorcycles, small engines, robotics and the HondaJet. It operates factories worldwide and sel…

HSBC: Global banking and financial services group HSBC HSBC is a multinational banking and financial services organisation founded in 1865 in Hong Kong. Headquartered in London, it operates a worldwide network offering retail, commerci…

HTC: Taiwanese smartphone and technology company HTC HTC Corporation, founded as High Tech Computer Corporation, is a Taiwanese maker of smartphones, software customizations and virtual reality hardware, known for early Android devic…

Huawei Technologies — overview, products, history and controversies Huawei Profile of Huawei Technologies: Chinese multinational telecommunications and consumer electronics company; products, history, global expansion, controversies and market restriction…

Hudson Motor Car Company: history, innovations, models and legacy Hudson Motor Car Company American automaker founded in Detroit in 1909; noted for affordable quality cars, safety innovations, the Hornet racing success, and its 1954 merger into American Motors.

Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) Hudson's Bay Company A long-established Canadian commercial enterprise, HBC began as a fur-trading company and evolved into a multinational retail group operating department stores and other brands in…

Hughes Network Systems — satellite broadband and VSAT communications Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems is a US-based provider of satellite broadband, VSAT terminals and managed networking solutions, best known for the HughesNet consumer Internet service.

Hugo Boss: history, brands, products and global presence Hugo Boss Overview of Hugo Boss, the German fashion house founded in 1924, its product lines BOSS and HUGO, historical background, retail expansion, cultural activities and engagement with i…

Hulu: American streaming service for TV, films, and original programming Hulu Hulu is a U.S.-focused streaming platform offering on-demand TV episodes, films, clips and originals across many devices, operating with advertising and subscription tiers and owne…

Hy‑Vee: Midwestern employee‑owned supermarket chain Hy-Vee Hy‑Vee is an employee-owned regional supermarket chain in the U.S. Midwest, known for full-service stores, community engagement, varied in-store services, and the slogan “Where the…

Hyundai Engineering & Construction: history, operations, and global projects Hyundai Engineering and Construction Overview of Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C): founding, development, core businesses, notable projects, international expansion, subsidiaries and corporate mileston…

Hyundai Motor Company: South Korea’s Global Automaker Hyundai Motor Company Overview of Hyundai Motor Company, its history, product lines, technology initiatives, global reach, and the Genesis luxury spin-off.

Ibanez: Japanese Guitar Maker and Global Instrument Brand Ibanez Ibanez is a Japanese guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki, known for electric and acoustic guitars, basses, signature models and a broad range from entry-level to high-end instrumen…

Iberia — Spain’s principal airline Iberia (airline) Iberia is Spain’s largest carrier, operating domestic, European and transatlantic services from hubs in Madrid and Barcelona. It is part of IAG and a member of the Oneworld allianc…

IBM (International Business Machines): history, products, and influence IBM Overview of IBM: origins, major products and services, technological contributions, and its role in computing and business over more than a century.

Iceland Express — Iceland’s early low-cost airline (2002–2012) Iceland Express Iceland Express was a low-cost Icelandic airline founded in 2002, based at Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport; it operated European and leisure routes and was acquired by WOW air in 2012.

Icelandair Icelandair is Iceland’s principal airline, operating transatlantic and European routes from its hub at Keflavík and known for its mix of narrow- and wide-body jets and a popular st…

id Software — Pioneering First‑Person Shooter Developer id Software American game developer id Software is best known for defining the modern first‑person shooter, its id Tech engines, and influential franchises such as Wolfenstein, Doom, and Quake…

IG Farben: German chemical conglomerate, history, wartime role and legacy IG Farben IG Farben was a major German chemical conglomerate founded in 1925. This article summarizes its formation, products, wartime activities (including Zyklon B and forced labour), post…

IHOP (International House of Pancakes) IHOP American casual-dining restaurant chain best known for breakfast and pancakes, with locations across the United States and several other countries.

IKEA — Swedish furniture retailer and designer of flat-pack home goods IKEA IKEA is a multinational Swedish retailer known for affordable, modern furniture, flat-pack design, and a global retail and supply network. It was founded by Ingvar Kamprad; the nam…

Illumination (film and animation studio) Illumination (company) Illumination is an American studio best known for family animated franchises like Despicable Me and Minions; it produces feature films and animation for Universal Pictures and NBCU…

Image Entertainment Corporation (Canadian animation studio) Image Entertainment Corporation Canadian animation studio founded in 2000 in Montreal by Sylvain Viau. Produces animated content and services for television, streaming, and licensing, and participates in Quebec's…

Impact Wrestling (formerly TNA) — American professional wrestling promotion Impact Wrestling Impact Wrestling, founded in 2002 as TNA, is an American professional wrestling promotion known for its weekly TV show, distinctive X Division, Knockouts division, and internationa…

In-N-Out Burger Family-owned American fast-food chain known for a simple menu, fresh ingredients, and strong regional identity. Operates about 300 locations in the U.S. Southwest and is noted for…

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) — Overview and Significance Industrial and Commercial Bank of China A comprehensive overview of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC): its structure, history, services, global presence, and role among China’s state-owned 'Big Four' com…

ING Group — Dutch multinational bank and financial services company ING Group ING Group is a Netherlands‑based multinational offering banking, direct banking, insurance, investments and pension services with global operations and a history rooted in Dutch ba…

Insomniac Games: history, major franchises, and industry impact Insomniac Games Insomniac Games is an American video game developer founded in 1994, known for Spyro, Ratchet & Clank, Resistance and Marvel's Spider-Man. This article outlines its history, design…

Intamin: Swiss manufacturer of roller coasters and major amusement rides Intamin Intamin is a Swiss design and manufacturing company known for high‑thrill roller coasters, launch systems and large attractions. This article covers its origins, products, innovati…

Intel Corporation Intel Intel Corporation is a US semiconductor company best known for x86 microprocessors and CPU families such as 4004, i386, i486 and Pentium; it supplies processors, chipsets, memory,…

Interair South Africa Interair South Africa is a Johannesburg-based carrier operating scheduled passenger services from OR Tambo to regional African destinations; overview of operations, fleet character…

Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) — history and legacy Interborough Rapid Transit Company The Interborough Rapid Transit Company operated New York City's first underground subway line (1904–1940). Overview of its origins, routes, equipment, conversion to the IRT/A Divis…

Interjet (Mexican airline) Interjet Interjet was a Mexican low-cost carrier founded in 2005, based at Mexico City International Airport. It flew Airbus A320 and Sukhoi Superjet types across the Americas before suspen…

International Business Times International Business Times (IBT) is an international, English-language online news outlet focused on business, markets, economics and related global affairs, with multiple nation…

Interscope Records American record label founded in 1990. Known for major pop and hip-hop signings, influential role in 1990s–2000s music, and ownership within Universal Music Group.

Island Line Trains — Isle of Wight passenger rail service Island Line Trains Island Line Trains is a small passenger rail operator on the Isle of Wight, owned by South Western Railway, running a short commuter route with local stations and refurbished rolli…

Island Records: history, roster, and cultural impact Island Records Island Records is a British-Jamaican record label founded by Chris Blackwell, known for launching reggae and nurturing major international artists; now a part of Universal Music Gr…

Israir Airlines Israir Airlines is an Israeli carrier offering scheduled and charter services across North America, Europe and Asia. It is Israel's second-largest airline and employs roughly 350 p…