Who Brands Blog

LVMH, Unilever, Nestle, P&G, and Berkshire Hathaway own thousands of brands. Discover how these conglomerates structure their portfolios, from luxury to consumer goods. Explore our database.

All-Clad, T-fal, Calphalon, Cuisinart, and Le Creuset are owned by just a few companies. Discover who controls the cookware industry, from Groupe SEB to Newell Brands and beyond. Explore our database.

DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Bosch, and Makita are owned by just a few companies. Discover who really makes your power tools, from Stanley Black & Decker to TTI and beyond. Explore our database.

Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, GE, Bosch, and LG are owned by just 5 companies. Discover who really makes your kitchen appliances and why brand names don't tell the full story. Explore our database.

Mohawk, Shaw, Pergo, Quick-Step, and Karastan are owned by just a few companies. Discover who controls the flooring industry and why your competing brands may share a parent. Explore our database.

April 2026 was Q2's opening shot: Liftoff Mobile filed its Nasdaq S-1 on April 17, Cerebras Systems refiled targeting $115–$125 per share, and the IPO pipeline shifted decisively toward AI and ad-tech. Here is every major IPO development of April 2026.

April 2026 delivered closings, votes, and new deals: KDP completed JDE Peet's, Warner Bros. shareholders approved the $110B Paramount merger, EA went private for $56.6B, and Sun Pharma agreed to buy Organon for $11.75B. Every major brand ownership change of the month.

Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, Behr, Benjamin Moore, and Dulux are owned by four companies. Discover who controls the $200B paint industry and the failed AkzoNobel acquisition of 2026. Explore our database.

IKEA, Herman Miller, La-Z-Boy, and Ashley Furniture are owned by different corporate structures. Discover who controls the furniture industry, from foundations to public companies. Explore our database.

Trek, Specialized, Giant, Cannondale, and Raleigh are owned by different corporate parents. Discover who controls the cycling industry in 2026, from family-owned to conglomerate. Explore our database.

Salomon and Atomic are both owned by Amer Sports. K2, Völkl, and Marker are owned by private equity. Discover who controls the ski and winter sports equipment industry. Explore our database.

The North Face, Vans, Timberland, and JanSport are all owned by VF Corporation. Coleman belongs to Newell Brands. Discover the corporate parents behind your outdoor gear. Explore our database.