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Imperial Brands PLC is a multinational tobacco company based in Bristol, United Kingdom. It operates in the tobacco industry, manufacturing and distributing a wide range of tobacco and nicotine products. Its core segments include cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco, cigars, and the growing next-generation products category, which encompasses e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. Founded in 1901 as the Imperial Tobacco Company, it has evolved through various mergers and acquisitions to become a prominent global player. The company operates in several regions worldwide, with a significant presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Imperial Brands focuses on leveraging its portfolio of well-known brands, operational efficiencies, and strategic investments in reduced-risk products to maintain its market position.

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.