Companies

ITT Inc. ITT Inc. is a U.S.-based engineered products company supplying components and systems for aerospace, transportation, energy and industrial markets, with notable activity in water a…

Jack in the Box: American fast-food chain, history, menu, and brand Jack in the Box Overview of Jack in the Box, an American fast-food chain founded in 1951: origins, innovations (drive-through), menu evolution, mascot and notable events, with links to further res…

Jacuzzi — whirlpool baths and hot‑tub spas Jacuzzi Jacuzzi is a well‑known American brand of whirlpool bathtubs and hot‑tub spas, originally linked to the development of hydrotherapy jets and now used for recreation, therapy, and r…

Jagex: British developer of RuneScape and online gaming services Jagex Jagex is a British video game developer and publisher best known for the long‑running MMORPGs RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, and for operating live online communities and serv…

Jaguar Cars British luxury car marque founded by William Lyons in the 1920s, known for elegant saloons and sports cars. Now part of Jaguar Land Rover, the brand emphasises design, performance…

Japan Airlines Japan Airlines, founded in 1951 and based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is a major Japanese carrier and Oneworld member serving domestic and international routes to over 90 destinations.

Japan Victor Company (JVC) — Japanese electronics manufacturer Japan Victor Company JVC (Japan Victor Company) is a Yokohama-based electronics firm founded in 1927, noted for early television production and for developing the VHS videocassette format; it makes con…

Jazz Aviation (Canadian regional airline) Jazz Aviation Jazz Aviation is a Canadian regional carrier headquartered in Nova Scotia, operating scheduled services across Canada and the United States and serving many communities under capac…

JB Hi‑Fi — Australian consumer electronics and entertainment retailer JB Hi-Fi Overview of JB Hi‑Fi, an Australian retail chain selling music, film, gaming and consumer electronics through large-format stores and online channels.

Jeep: American off‑road and SUV marque Jeep Jeep is an American automobile marque best known for off‑road capable sport utility vehicles and a deep military and civilian history dating to World War II.

Jelly Belly: American Confectionery Brand Known for Gourmet Jelly Beans Jelly Belly Jelly Belly, tracing its roots to 1898 in Fairfield, California, is known for gourmet jelly beans available in 50+ flavors and a broader catalog of 100+ confectionery products.

Jet Airways: overview, history, fleet and legacy Jet Airways Jet Airways is an Indian full-service airline founded in 1993. Once the country’s second-largest carrier, it built a large domestic and international network before suspending oper…

JetBlue Airways: U.S. Low-Cost Carrier with a Customer-Focused Approach JetBlue Airways Overview of JetBlue Airways: history, business model, network, fleet profile, services like Mint and TrueBlue, major hubs and focus cities, and notable facts about the airline.

Jetstar Pacific Airlines Vietnamese low-cost carrier originally founded as Pacific Airlines in 1991; later rebranded through a Jetstar partnership. Based at Tan Son Nhat, it operates Airbus A320-family pla…

Jiffy Lube: Quick-service automotive maintenance chain Jiffy Lube Jiffy Lube is a large quick-lube retail chain best known for fast oil changes and preventive vehicle inspections. It is owned by Pennzoil-Quaker State under SOPUS (Shell).

John Laing plc — British infrastructure developer and operator John Laing plc John Laing plc is a UK-based developer, investor and operator of privately financed public infrastructure—roads, rail, hospitals and schools—best known for its role in PFI/PPP proj…

Johnny & Associates Japanese talent agency founded in 1963 that developed male idol groups, known for its trainee system, media influence, and role in shaping J‑pop and television entertainment.

Joint-stock company A business entity whose capital is divided into transferable shares held by shareholders; it has separate legal personality and often limited liability, used to raise capital and o…

Joseph Segel – Entrepreneur and Pioneer of Television Shopping Joseph Segel American entrepreneur Joseph Segel (1931–2019) founded more than 20 companies, including the Franklin Mint and QVC, and is widely credited with creating the television shopping cha…

JPMorgan Chase: Overview, structure, history and role in global finance JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a major U.S. and global banking firm headquartered in New York City. This article outlines its structure, services, history, notable facts and controversies…

JYP Entertainment: South Korean music company and K-pop developer JYP Entertainment JYP Entertainment is a major South Korean entertainment company founded by Park Jin‑young; it develops K‑pop artists, produces music and concerts, and has played a central role in…

K‑Swiss: History, Products, and Influence of the American Footwear Brand K-Swiss K‑Swiss is an American athletic footwear company founded by Swiss brothers in 1966, known for leather tennis shoes, the five‑stripe identity and a range of tennis, running and life…

Kambly — Swiss biscuit maker and family confectionery brand Kambly Kambly is a Swiss family-owned biscuit manufacturer founded in 1910 by Oscar Kambly, known for premium biscuits, traditional recipes, and international distribution from its Swiss…

Kansas Pacific Railway Historic 19th‑century railroad that built westward from Kansas City, linking the plains to Denver and later merging into Union Pacific; its route remains part of today’s freight ne…

Kao Corporation Kao Corporation is a major Japanese manufacturer of personal care, household, and chemical products, known for brands in cosmetics, hygiene, and consumer goods and for research-dri…

Kaufland: German hypermarket chain of the Schwarz Gruppe Kaufland Kaufland is a German hypermarket chain founded in 1984 and part of the Schwarz Gruppe. It operates hundreds of large-format stores across Central and Eastern Europe and sells groce…

Kaufman Astoria Studios Historic film and television studio complex in Astoria, Queens. Established in the early 1920s, rehabilitated in the late 20th century, it remains a major New York production facil…

Kellogg Company (Kellogg's) Kellogg's Kellogg Company, commonly Kellogg’s, is an American multinational food manufacturer known for breakfast cereals, toaster pastries and snack brands. Headquartered in Battle Creek, M…

Kenworth — American heavy‑duty truck manufacturer Kenworth Kenworth is a US maker of medium and heavy‑duty trucks known for Class 8 long‑haul and vocational vehicles; founded from an early Oregon motor company and now part of PACCAR.

Kenya Airways Kenya Airways, founded in 1977 and based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, is the national carrier of Kenya with regional and intercontinental services and membership in the…

Key (visual novel studio) Key (company) Key is a Japanese visual novel studio, known for emotionally driven narratives, acclaimed soundtracks, and multiple anime adaptations. Founded in 1998, its notable works include Ka…

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken): history, menu, and global presence KFC KFC is an American fast-food chain founded by Colonel Sanders in the 1950s, known for its fried chicken, the 'Original Recipe' seasoning, franchising model and regionally adapted m…

Kia Corporation South Korean automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul; part of Hyundai Motor Group and known for global production of cars, SUVs, electrified vehicles and an evolving design-…

Kinney National Company American conglomerate formed in 1966 from parking and cleaning businesses; expanded into film and television and was reorganized as Warner Communications in 1972, leaving a lasting…

Kiwi Travel International Airlines — New Zealand low‑cost carrier (1990s) Kiwi Travel International Airlines Summary of Kiwi Travel International Airlines, a mid‑1990s New Zealand discount carrier: operations, fleet, routes to Australia and the Pacific, decline amid competition and its le…

Kıbrıs Türk Hava Yolları (K.T.H.Y.) — Northern Cyprus' former airline Kıbrıs Türk Hava Yolları Former flag carrier of Northern Cyprus based at Ercan. K.T.H.Y. connected to Turkey, Germany and the UK with a small Airbus/Boeing fleet; European services were routed via Turkey b…

Klasky Csupo — American animation and production studio Klasky Csupo Klasky Csupo is a Los Angeles–based animation and multimedia company founded by Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó, best known for distinctive 1990s Nickelodeon series and a recognizabl…

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — Dutch flag carrier and world's oldest airline KLM KLM is the flag carrier of the Netherlands, headquartered at Amsterdam Schiphol. Founded in 1919, it is the world's oldest airline still operating under its original name and part…

KLM Cityhopper Regional subsidiary of KLM based at Amsterdam Schiphol. Founded in 1991, it operates Embraer E-Jet regional aircraft on short-haul European routes and historically flew Fokker and…

Kmart: History, expansion, and current operations of the American discount retailer Kmart Overview of Kmart's rise from a 1962 discount chain to national prominence, its 2005 merger with Sears, cultural touchstones like Blue Light Specials, and the retailers' reduced mo…

Koch Industries: overview, history, and business activities Koch Industries Koch Industries is a large, privately held American conglomerate based in Wichita, Kansas, with interests in energy, manufacturing, trading and investments. This article summarizes…

Kodak (Eastman Kodak Company): history, innovations and legacy Kodak Profile of Eastman Kodak Company — its founding, major photographic innovations, evolution into a diversified imaging firm, challenges in the digital era, and lasting cultural and…

Koei: Japanese video game developer and publisher Koei Koei is a Japanese video game company known for historical strategy and action titles such as Nobunaga's Ambition, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dynasty Warriors; now part of K…

Kohl's (American department store chain) Kohl's Kohl's is an American department store chain headquartered near Milwaukee. It operates more than a thousand stores nationwide, selling apparel, home goods and seasonal merchandise…

Konzum: Croatia’s largest supermarket chain Konzum Konzum is a leading Croatian supermarket chain founded in Zagreb in 1957. It operates hundreds of stores, serves Croatia and neighbouring markets, and has been part of larger retai…

Kookaburra Sport Australian sports equipment manufacturer known for cricket balls, bats and protective gear; widely used by amateurs and professionals and named after the kookaburra bird.

Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation) — South Korea's national railway operator Korail Korail is South Korea's state railway company, operating high-speed, intercity, regional and commuter rail services and freight across the national rail network.

Korean Air — South Korea's Flag Carrier and Major International Airline Korean Air Korean Air is South Korea's flag carrier and largest airline, operating passenger and cargo services worldwide from hubs in Seoul with a mixed Boeing and Airbus fleet and global pa…