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WestJet — Canadian low-cost airline WestJet WestJet is a Calgary-based Canadian low-cost carrier founded in 1996. It operates domestic, transborder and international routes, with regional and ultra-low-cost subsidiaries and…
Westvleteren Brewery (Brouwerij Westvleteren) Westvleteren Brewery A concise encyclopedia entry on Westvleteren Brewery, the Trappist brewery at Saint Sixtus Abbey known for three acclaimed beers, limited production, and a monk-led brewing traditi…
Whataburger Whataburger is an American regional fast-food chain founded in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, known for made-to-order burgers, a distinctive orange-and-white brand, and many 24-hou…
Wichita Recordings: a London independent record label Wichita Recordings Wichita Recordings is a London-based independent record label known for early-2000s indie acts and for releasing debut material by several influential bands.
Wild Turkey (bourbon) Wild Turkey is an American Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey brand known for its robust flavor, signature 101 proof expression, and long association with master distillers Jimmy an…
WildBrain: Canadian children's media company and content producer WildBrain WildBrain (formerly DHX Media) is a Canadian media company focusing on children’s and family entertainment—producing, distributing and monetizing a large library of animated and li…
Williams Street Studios — Adult Swim's production arm Williams Street Williams Street Studios is the animation and production unit behind Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, known for late-night, experimental and adult-oriented animated series and for its…
Woolworths (Australia) Major Australian supermarket chain founded in 1924, commonly called 'Woolies'. Operates supermarkets, liquor outlets and other retail brands; known for fuel discounts, a loyalty pr…
WOW air — Icelandic low-cost transatlantic carrier WOW air Overview of WOW air, an Icelandic ultra‑low‑cost airline known for budget transatlantic flights, its business model, rise and collapse, fleet features, and its impact on low-cost l…
Wrexham & Shropshire — former open‑access rail service between Wrexham and London Wrexham & Shropshire Wrexham & Shropshire was an open‑access UK rail operator that ran direct passenger trains between Wrexham and London Marylebone from April 2008 until January 2011.
WWE — Overview, history, programming and cultural impact WWE WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) is a global entertainment company best known for producing scripted professional wrestling programs, live events, and recurring flagship shows s…
WWE Studios: WWE's Film and Television Production Company WWE Studios WWE Studios is the film and television production arm of World Wrestling Entertainment, creating movies and TV projects that frequently feature WWE performers and support the compa…
Xbox Game Studios Microsoft's first‑party video game publishing group responsible for developing and publishing games for Xbox and Windows platforms, and for managing a portfolio of internal studios…
Xerox: American document technology company and iconic brand Xerox Xerox is an American document technology company best known for popularizing the modern photocopier. It also developed influential computing research at PARC and remains a provider…
XTRA Airways U.S.-based charter airline founded in 1987 as Casino Express; operates on-demand and ACMI services with a small jet fleet and primarily serves leisure, government, and corporate ch…
Yakovlev — Russian aircraft design bureau and manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev is a prominent Russian aircraft design bureau and manufacturer known for WWII fighters, trainers and civil designs; it remains influential through later integration into l…
Yakutia Airlines — Russian carrier connecting the Sakha Republic with the world Yakutia Airlines Yakutia Airlines (formerly Sakha Avia) is a Russian airline based in Yakutsk, operating passenger and cargo services across Siberia, Russia and international destinations in Asia,…
Yamaha Corporation: Japanese musical instrument and electronics maker Yamaha Corporation Yamaha Corporation is a Japanese multinational company best known for musical instruments, audio equipment and related electronics; it has a long history of innovation and global p…
Yankee Candle Company Yankee Candle American maker and retailer of scented candles and home fragrance products, founded in 1969 and headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts; known for jar candles, seasonal sce…
Yelp, Inc.: The user-review and local search platform Yelp, Inc. Yelp, Inc. operates the Yelp platform for crowd-sourced reviews, local business search and listings. Founded in 2004, it connects consumers and merchants through ratings, photos, b…
YG Entertainment South Korean entertainment company founded in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk, known for hip-hop–influenced K-pop acts, global promotion, artist development, music production and diversified…
Yonex — Japanese maker of badminton, tennis and golf equipment Yonex Yonex is a Japanese sporting goods company best known for badminton and tennis racquets, shuttlecocks, golf clubs and footwear. It emphasizes material innovation, R&D and global sp…
Yorkshire Engine Company — Sheffield locomotive manufacturer (1865–1965) Yorkshire Engine Company Independent Sheffield builder of steam and later diesel shunting locomotives and general engineering work, active from 1865 to 1965 and serving British industry and overseas custom…
Yum! Brands — overview, history, and global operations Yum! Brands American fast-food company that franchises KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. Spun off from PepsiCo in 1997, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, known for global franchising, menu ad…
ZAPiT Games — Canadian family-focused game developer and console maker ZAPiT Games ZAPiT Games was a Canadian company (founded 2003) that developed the Game Wave Family Entertainment System and later produced casual mobile titles for BlackBerry and iPhone.
Zellers (Canadian discount department store) Zellers Zellers was a major Canadian discount department store chain known for low prices, family-oriented marketing and the mascot Zeddy. It declined after lease sales to a U.S. retailer…
ZeniMax Media: Overview of the Holding Company Behind Major Game Studios ZeniMax Media Profile of ZeniMax Media, the Maryland-based video game holding company that owned multiple studios and publishers, its major franchises, corporate history, and the Microsoft acqui…
Zodiak Kids Zodiak Kids was the children’s division of Zodiak Media, developing, producing and distributing animated and live‑action programming for preschool to teen audiences and handling re…
Zodiak Kids Studios Zodiak Kids Studios is a production and distribution label for children's and family television, known for animated and live-action series and international co-productions from its…
Zoo Entertainment — American record label and its legacy Zoo Entertainment Zoo Entertainment was an American record label formed in the early 1990s, associated with BMG and known for releasing major albums by Tool; it later evolved into Volcano Entertainm…
ZTE: Chinese telecommunications equipment and solutions company ZTE ZTE Corporation is a Shenzhen-based, publicly traded Chinese company that designs and supplies telecommunications equipment, network systems, terminals and related services with a…
Zuffa: the company behind the modern UFC Zuffa Zuffa, LLC is the promotion company that rebuilt and expanded the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Founded in 2001, it professionalized mixed martial arts and transformed the…
Zurich Insurance Group — Swiss multinational insurance company Zurich Insurance Group Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance and risk management firm headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, offering property & casualty, life insurance and related services across…
