Xavier Morales Ford motor company is an American automaker based in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and is one of the few companies to survive the Great Depression and later World War II. The largest family-controlled company globally, the ford motor company has been in continuous family control for over a century. … Read more
Adidas AG is a corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany; Adidas is one of the largest sportswear manufacturers in Europe. It is the holding company for the Adidas Group, including the Reebok Sportswear company alongside stakes in a German football club and Runtastic, an Austrian fitness technology company. Despite now being one of the largest sportswear … Read more
Harry Potter is the brainchild of author J.K Rowling, though Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. currently owns the distribution rights. The story follows Harry and his companions through the trials and tribulations of the wizarding world. The first book, Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone, was released in 1997 after famously being rejected by a dozen … Read more
Kylie Jenner is an American media mogul who shot to fame on the reality TV show Keeping up with the Kardashians and her sisters, including Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian. She has pioneered Kylie cosmetics and co-owns a clothing line with her sister, Kendall Jenner ”Kylie & Kendall.” In 2015, Jenner launched her own cosmetics … Read more
Walmart Inc, also known as Walmart Stores Inc, is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of supercenters, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Today, the corporate giant provides almost 20% of all food purchased in the USA. The company is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company had its beginnings in nearby Rogers, Arkansas, … Read more
Starbucks corporation is a multinational coffee house chain headquartered in Seattle. They are the largest coffee chain globally, with over 33,000 Starbucks stores across 80+ countries. Across these franchises, Starbucks has more than 400,000 workers (as of 2019). Starbucks was founded by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker in 1971. In the 1980s, they … Read more
Apple Inc, also known as the Apple Computer Company, was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976. Wayne, an Atari veteran, agreed to become a co-founder of the company in return for a 10% stake. However, within two weeks, he sold his stake back to Apple for $800 and left, leaving … Read more
Coca-Cola syrup was created in the 1880s by pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1889, Pemberton sold the formula and brand for $2,300 (approximately $68,000 in 2021) to Asa Griggs Candler, who incorporated the Coca-Cola company in Atlanta in 1892. Originally, the drink contained coca leaf and kola nut, which added a stimulant … Read more
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, or Disney enterprises, is a global entertainment and media giant headquartered in Burbank, California. Disney was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as the ”Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio” It has operated under several other names, including ”The Walt Disney Studio” and ”Walt Disney … Read more
Nike is a large multi-national sports company with 700 stores worldwide and offices in more than 40 countries, including the United States. As of 2015, Nike has over 62,000 employees working across the company. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. In addition to this, they have a strong social … Read more
Escrow.com is a privately held internet escrow company that is well-established in its space and accredited with the Better Business Bureau. If you’re not familiar, an escrow is a financial and legal agreement designed to protect buyers and sellers in a transaction. For a fee, an independent third party holds payment until everyone is happy … Read more
HSN, Formerly known as Home Shopping Network, is an American television network owned by the Qurate Retail Group, which owns several other ventures. HSN is based out of St. Petersburg, Florida. The home shopping channel has several sister channels. HSN has operations worldwide, and broadcasts live for 19 hours a day, 364 days a year. … Read more
Formerly known as About.com, DotDash is an American Digital media company that publishes articles and videos about various topics, including (but not limited to) health, home, food, beauty, and tech. The About.com Domain The web page for About.com now redirects to DotDash. The domain about.com was first registered in 1999 and will expire in 2022. … Read more
Cabela’s is a leading hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor supplier. Cabela was launched out of Nebraska and ships mail-order catalogs to all 50 states and 125 countries. With over $3 billion in sales across America, Cabela represents a trusted name in the mail order industry. The Cabelas.com Domain The cabelas.com domain name was registered in … Read more
Vitabox is a popular online retail store that offers a comprehensive selection of thousands of products. These product lines include nutritional supplements, personal care items, cosmetics, vitamins, oils, and other everyday products that promise to improve your health. In addition to this, they offer speedy delivery, which is free for many customers. The company only … Read more
Inc is a New York City-based media company that publishes printed issues and daily online content such as articles and videos. Inc also produces live and virtual events. Inc.com receives 33 million views every month, and Inc’s printed magazine sells to over 1 million customers per year. Inc is best known for its annual rankings … Read more