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This report discusses the current state of play of LEGO’s traditional toys and games business at a global level and gives a performance outlook for the years ahead. It considers LEGO’s strategy, from initiatives related to sustainability and social…

This global company profile examines Lavazza and assesses how it has responded to the challenging operating environment in 2022 through a strategy focused on premiumisation and experience, among other factors. It looks at the performance in key…

L'Oréal Groupe remains the leading player in beauty and personal care globally in 2022. Key focus areas include the Aesop acquisition, expansion in Asia Pacific, and achieving sustainable commitments. Applying skinification trends has enabled it to…

Although UnionPay is the largest card operator globally by card payment value, it is still far behind Visa and Mastercard outside China across all card segments. Besides commercial cards, its mobile app and QR, in which it has been expanding,…

Kraft Heinz Co ranked sixth in the global dairy products and alternatives industry in 2022, focusing mainly on the US market. To strengthen its position in the market, the company is implementing a transformation strategy. It is renovating its…

Kraft Heinz is the global leader in cooking ingredients and meals. Its growth has been driven by more consumers cooking at home since the pandemic. North America is the main region for Kraft Heinz, with its key brands having a well-established…

Kerry, which describes itself as the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, continues to grow both organically as well as through carefully selected strategic acquisitions. It also remains at…

Kenvue Inc retained its ranking as the second largest company within the consumer health industry after a successful demerger from Johnson & Johnson Inc in May 2023, supported by global power brands like Tylenol, Zyrtec, Imodium and Band-Aid. North…

Kellogg Co is ranked eighth in the snacks industry, with a strong presence in savoury snacks and in key markets such as the US. The company has maintained its position in the global arena by expanding its production facilities and presence in…

After the disruption caused by the pandemic in 2020, with measures such as lockdowns and non-essential retail outlet closures impacting eyewear sales, Johnson & Johnson immediately returned to seeing positive growth in 2021. With its strength in the…

After a difficult year for overall beauty and personal care in 2020, when Johnson & Johnson (J&J) saw sales dip slightly, in spite of strong hygiene-driven growth in its oral care operations, the company recorded a better performance in 2021 as its…

JM Smucker is the number four player in the global pet care market, despite generating the vast majority of its sales in a single region. Its strong focus on North America, and the US in particular, means it is well placed to benefit from the fact…

JD.com Inc is fourth largest retailer globally and second largest e-commerce companies in China. Sitting in the world’s largest e-commerce market, JD.com successfully rides the accelerated channel shifts from offline to online in China. Owning…

Japan Tobacco Inc is the world’s third largest international tobacco company, which holds its strongest position in its sharply declining domestic Japanese market. It has substantial shares in the Eastern and Western Europe regions that are also…

Jala ranks eighth in beauty and personal care in China. Over 2018-2021, the company’s value share stagnated at 2% in China. The structural changes in consumers' preferences and distribution channels have led to opportunities and challenges for Jala.…

iRobot has benefited from the growth of robotic vacuum cleaners and the proliferation of the category during the pandemic, and continues to lead globally. However, an increasing number of low- and mid-tier products threaten iRobot’s share. iRobot…

InterContinental Hotels Group is focused on mid-market hotels, currently with a majority of its rooms located in the US. This stood IHG well during the pandemic as the sector along with the US market proved more resilient. The group sees adding more…

With a presence spanning continents, Ikea distinguishes itself as the sole player in the homewares and home furnishings stores channel with a truly global reach. Ikea is now embracing compact store formats and the conversion of existing outlets into…

Amid post-pandemic shifts, IKEA demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of market challenges. Through strategic investments and enhanced omnichannel prowess, the company adeptly managed pricing amidst escalating costs. Notably, sizeable…

Yili is the fourth largest dairy player in the world, with the majority of sales in China, also with presence in Asia Pacific countries such as Singapore, Uzbekistan, etc. The company has experienced steady growth in recent years. Key drivers include…