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Essity AB is a global hygiene and health company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company operates in the industry of hygiene and health products, providing essentials such as tissue paper, baby diapers, feminine care products, incontinence products, and medical solutions. With a wide range of offerings segmented into Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and Professional Hygiene, Essity serves both consumer and business markets. The company traces its origins back to the hygiene business of SCA, from which it was spun off in 2017. Essity is known for its strong market positions in Europe and significant presence in Asia, Latin America, and North America, capitalizing on a diverse brand portfolio and scale of operations to maintain competitive advantage.

Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 940 warehouses, serving more than 84 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (92% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.