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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.

Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $713 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2026 sales), Walmart International (19%), and Sam's Club (13%).Within the US, nearly 60% of its $486 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.