Buick — American automobile marque of General Motors Buick Buick is a longtime automobile marque of General Motors, positioned as a near-luxury brand known for comfortable, quiet cars and a strong market presence, especially in North Ameri…
Bungie Studios American video game developer known for Marathon, Myth, Halo and Destiny; notable for multiplayer design, live-service games, and a history of platform shifts and independence.
Burger King: history, menu, and global operations Burger King Profile of Burger King: origin, menu highlights, franchising model, ownership and global footprint including brand adaptations like Hungry Jack’s in Australia.
Business: Definition, Forms, History, and Economic Role Business An overview of what a business is, its common structures and activities, historical development, practical examples, and its role in economies and communities.
Business Wire: global press release distribution and corporate news service Business Wire Business Wire is a global distributor of full-text press releases and corporate disclosures, serving media, financial markets, investors, websites and social channels. It is a Berk…
BusinessWorld — Philippine business newspaper BusinessWorld BusinessWorld is an English-language daily business newspaper in the Philippines, founded in 1967 as BusinessDay. It covers finance, markets, corporate news and the economy from it…
BuzzFeed: Overview of the Digital Media Company and Its Impact BuzzFeed BuzzFeed is a New York–based digital media company known for viral listicles, quizzes, video brands like Tasty, a news division, native advertising, and global social-first distrib…
ByteDance — Chinese Internet technology company and owner of TikTok and Toutiao ByteDance ByteDance is a Beijing-based Chinese Internet technology company founded in 2012, known for algorithm-driven content platforms such as Toutiao, Douyin and TikTok and for rapid glob…
c2c — UK commuter operator on the London, Tilbury and Southend line c2c c2c is a British passenger train operator serving the London, Tilbury and Southend line between Fenchurch Street and coastal Essex. Article covers route, rolling stock, history, se…
Ca$hville Records Independent Nashville record label founded by rapper Young Buck in 2006, known for southern and gangsta rap artists and for evolving from the G-Unit South imprint.
Cadillac: American luxury automobile marque Cadillac Cadillac, founded in 1902 and now a division of General Motors, is an iconic American luxury car brand known for design, innovation, and a cultural reputation as a symbol of high-e…
Caledonian Railway Major Scottish railway company of the 19th and early 20th centuries that built trunk routes between England and Glasgow and later became part of the LMS in 1923.
Calico (company) Calico is an Alphabet-backed biotechnology research company founded in 2013 to study the biology of aging and develop interventions for age-related diseases using long-range scienc…
Canada Dry (soft drink brand) Canada Dry Canada Dry is a North American brand of carbonated soft drinks best known for ginger ale; the range also includes club soda and tonic water and is widely used as a mixer and househ…
Canadian Airlines: history, operations, and legacy Canadian Airlines Overview of Canadian Airlines, its history, route network, headquarters in Calgary, role in global alliances, financial struggles, and eventual acquisition by Air Canada in 2000.
Canadian Club (C.C.) — Canadian whisky brand Canadian Club Canadian Club is a long-established Canadian whisky brand, known for smooth blended whiskies and global distribution. Produced today by Beam Suntory, it traces its origins to 19th-…
Canadian National Railway Canadian National Railway (CN) is Canada’s largest freight railway, a transcontinental Class I carrier operating across Canada and into the United States, with a long history as a…
Canadian Pacific Air Lines (CP Air): origins, expansion and legacy Canadian Pacific Air Lines Comprehensive overview of Canadian Pacific Air Lines (CP Air), the independent Canadian carrier (1942–1987): founding, international routes, fleet evolution, deregulation, financia…
Canon Inc.: Japanese imaging and optical technology company Canon Inc. Canon Inc., founded in 1937 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a multinational Japanese company known for cameras, printers, scanners, copiers and a wide range of imaging and optical t…
Capcom: Japanese Video Game Developer and Publisher Capcom Capcom is a major Japanese video game developer and publisher known for long-running franchises like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and Mega Man. Founded in 1979, it…
Capita — UK business process outsourcing and professional services firm Capita Capita is a UK-based business process outsourcing and professional services company founded in 1984. It serves public and private sectors and is listed on the London Stock Exchange…
Capital Cities/ABC Inc.: history and significance Capital Cities/ABC Overview of Capital Cities/ABC Inc., formed after the 1985 merger with ABC, its operations and holdings, corporate development, and its 1996 sale to The Walt Disney Company.
Capitol Records: History, Tower, and Role in the Music Industry Capitol Records Capitol Records, founded in 1942 in Hollywood, is a major American record label known for its iconic Capitol Tower, influential roster, and long ties to EMI and Universal Music Gro…
Carlsberg Carlsberg is a Danish brewery founded in 1847. Known for its flagship lager, scientific brewing contributions and global operations, the company is headquartered in Valby, Copenhag…
Carrefour: Overview of the French Multinational Retailer Carrefour Carrefour is a major French multinational retail group operating hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Overview, formats,…
Cartier (jeweller) Cartier is a Paris-based luxury house known for high-end jewellery and watches, historic royal patronage, and iconic designs such as the Santos, Tank and Love collections.
Casablanca Records American record label founded in the 1970s known for disco-era success and flamboyant promotion; now part of Universal and operating in the dance music space.
Castle Rock Entertainment: American film and television company Castle Rock Entertainment Independent production company founded in 1987, known for director-driven films and hit television series; later became part of Turner/Warner corporate group.
Catalan Company (Grand Catalan Company) Catalan Company A 14th-century mercenary company of mainly Catalan and Aragonese soldiers founded by Roger de Flor, active in the eastern Mediterranean and notable for its campaigns in Byzantium a…
Cathay Dragon Cathay Dragon (formerly Dragonair) was a Hong Kong–based regional airline, operating Airbus narrow- and wide-body aircraft on China and Asia routes; it won multiple Skytrax awards…
Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong’s international airline Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific is a major Hong Kong-based international airline operating passenger and cargo services to over 120 cities, known for long-haul routes, a mixed widebody fleet, and S…
Cayman Airways — Flag carrier of the Cayman Islands Cayman Airways Cayman Airways is the government-owned flag carrier of the Cayman Islands, based in Grand Cayman. It operates scheduled and regional services using a mix of jet and turboprop aircr…
CBS Corporation CBS Corporation was an American mass media company (2005–2019) focused on broadcasting, publishing and television production; it reunited with Viacom in 2019 to form ViacomCBS.
CBS Home Entertainment The home video division of CBS Corporation responsible for releasing CBS television programming and films on physical and digital formats since 2009.
Cedar Fair — North American amusement park operator Cedar Fair Cedar Fair is a company that owns and operates regional amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada, headquartered at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.
Celera: biotechnology company behind a private human genome effort Celera Celera was a private biotech company that used whole-genome shotgun methods to map genomes, competed with the public Human Genome Project, and later became part of Quest Diagnostic…
Cengage Learning — education publisher and digital learning company Cengage Learning Cengage is a global education publisher and edtech provider of print and digital textbooks, courseware, subscription access, and training materials for higher education, K–12, libr…
Center Parcs Europe: holiday villages, facilities, and corporate structure Center Parcs Europe Overview of Center Parcs Europe: origins, typical resort features, corporate split with the UK operation, amenities and visitor experience across mainland Europe.
Center Parcs UK and Ireland Center Parcs UK and Ireland operates five woodland holiday villages offering short breaks with lodges, pools, restaurants and outdoor activities. The UK business is separate from t…
Central Hockey League (CHL) Central Hockey League A former mid-level professional ice hockey league in the United States, founded in 1992 and known for regional teams, playoffs, and a 2014 merger with the ECHL.
Centron Corporation – U.S. educational and industrial film producer Centron Corporation Centron Corporation produced classroom and corporate films on 16mm and later VHS, known for pragmatic live-action instructionals used widely in mid‑20th century American schools an…
CenturyLink (American telecommunications company) CenturyLink CenturyLink is a U.S. telecommunications provider based in Monroe, Louisiana, offering residential and business internet, TV and phone services; it has grown through mergers includ…
Cessna: American general aviation aircraft manufacturer Cessna Cessna is a major U.S. aircraft maker based in Wichita, Kansas, known for small single‑engine airplanes used in training and personal transport and for the Cessna Citation line of…
Chain store A chain store is a network of retail outlets sharing a brand, centralized controls, and uniform practices; this article explains features, ownership models, history, effects, and d…
Chang Beer — Thai lager brand Chang Beer Chang Beer is a widely distributed Thai lager brand produced by Thai Beverage. Known for its elephant logo, it is sold domestically and exported internationally and has sponsored m…
Charter Communications (Spectrum) — U.S. cable and broadband company Charter Communications Charter Communications is a major U.S. telecommunications company, known for cable TV, internet and phone services under the Spectrum brand after the 2016 Time Warner Cable and Bri…
Chase Bank (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.) Chase Bank Chase Bank is the consumer and commercial banking subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co., providing retail and business banking, credit cards, lending, and digital payments across the…
ChessBase — chess software, databases and online services ChessBase ChessBase is a German company and software platform that develops chess database tools, engines interfaces, a news service and online play; known for large game collections and eng…
