Klarna launched in Sweden in 2005 as Swedish PayPal. Launched BNPL feature in 2016, gaining international recognition. Valued at $45.6 billion in 2021, reduced to $6.7 billion in 2022
Founded in 1983, producing tube products "Made in Germany". Specializes in precise cutting and deburring of tubes. Manufactures over 250 million parts annually across various industries. Family-run, medium-sized business with flat hierarchies
Tank trucks transport liquids or gases on roads. Largest vehicles resemble railroad tank cars. Difficult to drive due to high center of gravity. Can be insulated, pressurized, or designed for single loads
Retailing involves direct sales of products and services to end consumers. Retailers act as buying agents, ensuring products reach consumers at right time. Retail sector employs 15-20% of workforce in developed nations. Women comprise approximately 55% of retail sector employees in EU
Retail banking serves individual consumers with financial services. Services include checking, savings, mortgages, loans, cards, and CDs. Banks can be local community banks or commercial divisions. Many fintech companies offer similar services through digital platforms
Sam's Club is Walmart's membership-only warehouse club chain founded in 1983. As of 2023, operates 599 locations across 45 states and Puerto Rico. Second-largest warehouse club with $84.3 billion in sales. Largest store is Pineville, North Carolina with 185,000 sq ft space