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Railroad company: organization, ownership, and operations Railroad company Overview of railroad (railway) companies: organization types, ownership models, historical development, typical services, and distinctions between infrastructure and train operatio…
Ram Trucks Ram Trucks is an American automotive brand specializing in light- to heavy-duty pickup trucks and commercial vans, spun off from Dodge in 2009 and now operating within the Stellant…
Random House Major English-language book publisher founded in 1927; now part of Penguin Random House and owned by Bertelsmann. Publishes trade, fiction, nonfiction and many imprints from its Ne…
Rare (British video game developer) Rare Rare is a prominent British game developer known for console hits such as Donkey Kong Country and GoldenEye 007. Founded in the 1980s, it was acquired by Microsoft in the early 200…
Rasmussen Reports Rasmussen Reports is an American public-opinion polling firm founded in 2003, known for nightly tracking of elections, presidential approval ratings, consumer confidence and other…
Raytheon — American aerospace, defense and electronics company Raytheon Raytheon is an American aerospace and defense company founded in 1922 that produces guided missiles, radar and sensors, military systems and commercial electronics; now part of Ray…
RCA (Radio Corporation of America) RCA American electronics and broadcasting company founded in 1919; pivotal in radio, television, recording and consumer electronics. The RCA brand survives today through licensing and…
RCA Records: history, innovations, and cultural impact RCA Records RCA Records, originally the Victor Talking Machine Company and later RCA Victor, is a major American record label known for technical innovations and a roster of influential artist…
Real (hypermarket) German large-format hypermarket chain launched in 1992 within Metro AG. Known for combined food and non-food departments, rebranded over time and largely restructured after a 2020…
Reckitt Benckiser (RB Group): British Consumer Goods Company Reckitt Benckiser Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is a British multinational consumer goods firm producing health, hygiene and home products; overview of its history, brands, structure and significance.
Record label (record company) Record label An organization that finances, produces, promotes and distributes audio and video recordings. Covers roles, formats, history, industry structure, and the rise of independent labels…
Red Bull GmbH — Austrian energy drink company Red Bull GmbH Red Bull GmbH is an Austrian company best known for the Red Bull energy drink, global marketing and sports investments, with a distinctive lifestyle branding approach and broad int…
Regal Entertainment Group American movie-theater operator founded in 1999 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, operating Regal Cinemas, Edwards and United Artists brands and known for premium formats and loya…
Regency (brandy) Regency is a Thai brandy produced by Singha Corporation. This article outlines its place in Thailand’s spirits market, general brandy characteristics, production context, uses, and…
Renault — French automaker: history, models, innovation, and global brands Renault Renault is a major French automaker known for cars, commercial vehicles, motorsport and design. This article outlines its origins, product range, technological innovations, motorsp…
Repco: Australian automotive engineering and motorsport specialist Repco Repco is an Australian engineering and automotive-parts company known for replacement parts, engine development and its historic role supplying engines to Brabham's Formula One suc…
Reprise Records Reprise Records is an American record label founded by Frank Sinatra in 1960. Now part of Warner Music Group, it has a diverse roster spanning traditional pop to rock and alternati…
República — English-language national daily newspaper of Nepal República (Nepalese newspaper) República is an English-language national daily published in Kathmandu by Nepal Republic Media Pvt. Ltd., offering print and digital news since 2009 and partnered with the Nepali d…
Retro Studios (video game developer) Retro Studios Retro Studios is an American game developer in Austin, Texas, known for Metroid Prime and modern Donkey Kong Country titles. It is a first-party studio that works closely with Nint…
Revolution Studios Independent film and television production company founded by Joe Roth in 2000; paused operations in 2007 and resumed film production in 2017 with xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
REWE Group: German retail and tourism cooperative REWE Group REWE Group is a major German retail and tourism cooperative based in Cologne, operating supermarkets, discount stores, wholesale, and travel businesses. It is the second-largest su…
Rickenbacker — American maker of electric guitars and basses Rickenbacker Rickenbacker is an American instrument maker noted for early electrically amplified guitars and the jangle of 12-string electrics. Instruments are made in Santa Ana, California, an…
Ring of Honor (ROH): independent professional wrestling promotion Ring of Honor Ring of Honor (ROH) is an American professional wrestling promotion founded in 2002, known for its emphasis on in-ring skill, talent development, marquee events and influence on mo…
Riot Games American video game developer, publisher and esports organizer best known for League of Legends; also develops other games, operates global esports leagues, and produces transmedia…
Ritchies (Ritchies Supa IGA) — Australian supermarket chain Ritchies Ritchies is an Australian supermarket chain trading as Ritchies Supa IGA. Concentrated in Victoria, it operates as part of the independent IGA network and has expanded substantiall…
RKO Pictures (Radio-Keith-Orpheum) RKO Pictures American film studio established in 1928, one of Hollywood's Big Five; noted for Astaire–Rogers musicals, film noir and horror, King Kong and Citizen Kane, and a complex corporate…
Roadrunner Records Record label known for promoting heavy metal and hard rock artists worldwide; originated in Europe, expanded to the U.S., and is now part of Warner Music Group.
Rock of Ages Corporation Vermont-based granite company known for large-scale quarrying and memorials; operates a major open-pit granite quarry near Barre and produces monuments, architectural stone and sma…
Rockstar (energy drink) Rockstar (drink) Rockstar is an American energy drink brand introduced in 2001, known for multiple flavors, high-caffeine formulations and lifestyle marketing in music and extreme sports. Owned by…
Rockstar Games American video game developer and publisher known for open-world series such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead, noted for cinematic design, mature themes, commercial success and cul…
Rockstar North British video game developer best known for Lemmings and the Grand Theft Auto series; founded as DMA Design in Dundee and later integrated into Rockstar Games in Scotland.
Rolex: Swiss watchmaker — history, innovations, models and cultural impact Rolex Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker known for durable mechanical wristwatches, historic technical innovations, iconic models and strong collector demand. The brand is also frequentl…
Rolling Stones Records Independent record imprint created by members of the Rolling Stones in 1970 to control their recordings and image; issued many classic Stones albums and later wound down after new…
Rolls‑Royce: British luxury marque and engineering firm Rolls-Royce Overview of Rolls‑Royce: origins, products, corporate split between automotive luxury cars and aero‑engine engineering, notable models and engines, and cultural significance.
Rooster Teeth: American digital studio and online entertainment company Rooster Teeth Rooster Teeth is an Austin-based digital media studio known for machinima Red vs. Blue, animation RWBY, gaming series Achievement Hunter, the RTX fan event and the feature film Laz…
Rounder Records: American Roots and Independent Label Founded in 1970 Rounder Records Independent American record label founded in Cambridge in 1970, known for bluegrass, folk, blues and Americana; home to Grammy-winning roots artists and influential reissues and re…
Roush Fenway Racing American professional stock car racing team co-owned by Jack Roush and John W. Henry, active across NASCAR national series and ARCA with a record of championships and driver develo…
Routledge: British Academic Publisher Routledge Routledge is a long-established British publisher specializing in humanities and social sciences books, journals, and digital resources; now an imprint of the Taylor & Francis grou…
Royal Bank of Scotland Group — overview, history and operations Royal Bank of Scotland Group Major British banking and insurance holding company headquartered in Edinburgh, operating multiple retail and corporate brands across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia; notabl…
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is a major cruise line based in Miami, founded by Norwegian interests. Known for large, innovative ships and global itineraries, it operates a modern…
Royal Jordanian Royal Jordanian is Jordan's national carrier, founded in 1963 as Alia Airlines. Based in Amman, it operates regional and long-haul services and is a member of the Oneworld airline…
Royal Mail (United Kingdom postal service) Royal Mail Royal Mail is the principal postal delivery service for the UK and Northern Ireland, founded in 1516. It provides letter and parcel delivery, postage stamps, sorting and logistics,…
RTI Colombia (Radio Televisión Interamericana) RTI Colombia RTI Colombia is a major Colombian television production company known for telenovelas, drama series and international co-productions, notably with Telemundo and other Spanish-langu…
Ruston — Lincoln-based builder of industrial engines, locomotives and excavators Ruston (engine builder) Ruston was a long-established engineering firm from Lincoln, England, known for small diesel locomotives, steam shovels and industrial engines that served mines, docks and light ra…
Ryanair: Irish low-cost airline and European budget carrier Ryanair Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline founded in 1985. Known for a point-to-point network across Europe, it operates from Dublin and London Stansted with a fleet largely made up of…
S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines) — Russian airline overview S7 Airlines S7 Airlines, founded as Siberia Airlines in 1992 and rebranded in 2005, is one of Russia's largest carriers. It operates modern Western jets, serves domestic and international rout…
Saab: Swedish aerospace and automobile manufacturer and brand Saab Saab is a Swedish industrial group best known for aircraft, defense systems and a distinct line of automobiles. Originating in 1937, the name spans aerospace engineering, electroni…
