Consumer cyclical companies and projects

Explore consumer-facing companies across retail, media, travel, leisure, clothing, automotive products and household goods. Use Orbitrum's industry groups to narrow your research and discover the evaluations available for each project.

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Prada SpAPrada S.p.A. produces and distributes leather goods, footwear, and ready-to-wear products worldwide. The company offers its products under the Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe, and Versace brands. It also operates in food sector under the Marchesi 1824 brand; sailing races business under Luna Rossa brand name; eyewear and fragrances sector under licensing agreements. The company sells its products through a network of owned operated stores, e-commerce channels, department stores, independent retailers, and e-tailers. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. Prada S.p.A. is a subsidiary of Prada Holding S.P.A.Web21 evaluation

Volkswagen DRCVolkswagen AG manufactures automobiles and commercial vehicles in Europe, Germany, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles; Commercial Vehicles; and Financial Services. The Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles segment develops vehicles, engines and motors, vehicle software, and vehicle batteries; produces and sells passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and the parts. This segment also offers compact cars, luxury vehicles, and motorcycles, as well as mobility solutions. The Commercial Vehicles segment engages in the development of vehicles, engines, and motors; production and sale of trucks and buses, parts, and related services. The Financial Services segment engages in the dealership and customer financing, leasing, direct banking, and insurance activities; and provision of fleet management, and mobility services. In addition, the company is involved in the large-bore diesel engines, turbomachinery, and propulsion components businesses. It sells its products under the Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ducati, Porsche, Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON, and Bugatti Rimac, and international commercial vehicles brands to individual, corporate, and fleet customers. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen AG operates as a subsidiary of Porsche Automobil Holding SE.Web22 evaluations

Best BuyBest Buy Co., Inc. offers technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides computing and mobile phone products, such as desktops, notebooks, and peripherals; mobile phones comprising related mobile network carrier commissions; networking products; tablets covering e-readers; smartwatches; and consumer electronics consisting of digital imaging, health and fitness products, portable audio comprising headphones and portable speakers, and smart home products, as well as home theaters that includes home theater accessories, soundbars, and televisions. It also offers appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry, ovens, refrigerators, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, and personal care; entertainment products consisting of drones, peripherals, gaming, toys, and virtual reality, as well as hardware and software, and augmented reality glasses and other software products; and other products, such as baby, food and beverage, luggage, and outdoor living products. In addition, the company provides delivery, installation, marketplace commissions, memberships, repair, set-up, technical support, health-related, and warranty-related services. It offers its products through stores and websites under the Best Buy, Best Buy Ads, Best Buy Business, Best Buy Essentials, Best Buy Health, Best Buy Marketplace, Geek Squad, Imagine That, Insignia, Lively, Jitterbug, My Best Buy, My Best Buy Memberships, Pacific Kitchen, Home, TechLiquidators, and Yardbird brand names, as well as domain names comprising bestbuy.com, lively.com, techliquidators.com, yardbird.com, bestbuy.ca, and techliquidators.ca. The company was formerly known as Sound of Music, Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.Web21 evaluation

Sands China ADRSands China Ltd. develops, owns, and operates integrated resorts and casinos in Macao. The company owns and operates The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao resort, The Plaza Macao, and The Sands Macao casino; the Cotai Expo, a convention and exhibition hall; and The Venetian and The Londoner Arena, an entertainment venues, as well as Cotai Water Jet ferry for leisure and business travelers. It offers ferry transportation and leasing services, and pontoon leasing; gaming and other related activities; travel and tourism agency services; security services; and human resources administration services, as well as outsourcing services, including information technology, accounting, hotel management, and marketing. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Macau. Sands China Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp.Web21 evaluation

Rivian AutomotiveRivian Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells category-defining electric vehicles. It operates through two segments, Automotive, and Software and Services. The company offers consumer vehicles, including a two-row, five-passenger pickup truck under the R1T brand; and a three-row, seven-passenger sport utility vehicle under the R1S name. It also provides software and services, such as vehicle electrical architecture and software development, as well as Autonomy+, remarketing, vehicle repair and maintenance services, software subscriptions, vehicle accessories, financing, insurance, and other services. In addition, the company designs, develops, and manufactures the Rivian Adventure Network Direct Current fast chargers; and FleetOS, a proprietary, end-to-end centralized fleet management subscription platform. Further, it offers Rivian Commercial Van platform for Electric Delivery Van with collaboration with Amazon.com, Inc. Rivian Automotive, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Irvine, California.Web21 evaluation

QXO IncQXO, Inc. distributes roofing, waterproofing and complementary building products in the United States and Canada. It offers roofing and siding materials for residential construction, such as asphalt shingles, metal roofing, wood roofing, tile roofing, slate roofing, roofing accessories, and roofing insulation; and siding materials, including vinyl siding aluminum siding, steel siding, fiber cement siding, wood and composite siding, trim and accessories, and gutters and accessories. The company also provides commercial roofing and siding products built-up roofing, modified roofing, EPDM roofing, PVC roofing, low-slope metal roofing TPO roofing, and commercial accessories; commercial waterproofing, concrete restoration and parking, public works, DOT and industrial, fire protection, wall systems, and safety and tools, as well as glass, glazing, and fenestration. In addition, it offers building materials; exterior and interior materials; and tools and equipment. The company provides its products under Atlas, Carlisle, CertainTeed, Elevate, Exterior Portfolio, GAF, IKO, James Hardie, LP SmartSide, Owens Corning, Royal, Tamko, TRI-BUILT, and Velux brands. It serves professional contractors, home builders, building owners, lumberyards, and retailers. The company was formerly known as SilverSun Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to QXO, Inc. in June 2024. QXO, Inc. is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.Web21 evaluation

Genuine PartsGenuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. The company operates in three segments: North America Automotive Parts Group, International Automotive Parts Group, and Industrial Parts Group. It distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories, tools, equipment, and related solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, farm equipment, and heavy-duty equipment. The company also offers replacement parts, including brakes, batteries, filters, engine components, and fluids; specialized services, such as paint mixing, hydraulic hose assembly, battery testing, and key cutting; and accessories and specialty equipment for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as tools and diagnostic devices for repair and maintenance. In addition, it provides independent repair shops and auto care centers under the NAPA brand, and offers technical expertise and training programs to customers. Further, the company provides bearings, seals, and gaskets; hose, fittings, hydraulics, and pneumatics components; abrasives, adhesives, sealants, and tape; pumps and power transmission; tools and testing equipment; electrical supplies and safety products; and chemicals and janitorial supplies. Additionally, it offers inventory management; vendor-managed inventory; asset repair and tracking, including radio frequency identification; and specialized repair services for gearboxes, fluid power systems, pumps, drive shafts, electrical panels, and hoses and gaskets. The company was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.Web21 evaluation

LennarLennar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a homebuilder primarily under the Lennar brand in the United States. It operates through Homebuilding East, Homebuilding Central, Homebuilding South Central, Homebuilding West, Financial Services, Multifamily, and Lennar Other segments. The company’s homebuilding operations include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes, as well as the purchase, development, and sale of residential land; and development, construction, and management of multifamily rental properties. It also offers residential mortgage financing, title insurance, and closing services for home buyers and others, as well as originating and selling securitization commercial mortgage loans. In addition, the company is involved in fund investment activities. It primarily serves first-time, move-up, active adult, and luxury homebuyers. The company was founded in 1954 and is based in Miami, Florida.Web21 evaluation

VolkswagenVolkswagen AG manufactures automobiles and commercial vehicles in Europe, Germany, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles; Commercial Vehicles; and Financial Services. The Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles segment develops vehicles, engines and motors, vehicle software, and vehicle batteries; produces and sells passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and the parts. This segment also offers compact cars, luxury vehicles, and motorcycles, as well as mobility solutions. The Commercial Vehicles segment engages in the development of vehicles, engines, and motors; production and sale of trucks and buses, parts, and related services. The Financial Services segment engages in the dealership and customer financing, leasing, direct banking, and insurance activities; and provision of fleet management, and mobility services. In addition, the company is involved in the large-bore diesel engines, turbomachinery, and propulsion components businesses. It sells its products under the Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ducati, Porsche, Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON, and Bugatti Rimac, and international commercial vehicles brands to individual, corporate, and fleet customers. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen AG operates as a subsidiary of Porsche Automobil Holding SE.Web22 evaluations

Ford MotorFord Motor Company develops, delivers, and services Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers; develops EV and digital vehicle technologies, and software; and provides telematics and EV charging solutions. It also sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. In addition, it engages in vehicle-related financing and leasing activities to and through automotive dealers. Further, the company provides retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles; and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail and commercial customers, such as leasing companies, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers. Additionally, it offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory; and loans to dealers to finance working capital and enhance dealership facilities, purchase dealership real estate, and other dealer vehicle programs. Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903 and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.Web21 evaluation

BorgwarnerBorgWarner Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles worldwide. The company operates through the Turbos & Thermal Technologies; Drivetrain & Morse Systems; PowerDrive Systems; and Battery & Charging Systems segments. It offers turbochargers, eBoosters, eTurbos, emissions systems, thermal systems, gasoline ignition technology, smart remote actuators, powertrain sensors, cabin heaters, battery heaters, and battery cooling systems. The company also provides chain systems and variable camshaft phasing products; friction and mechanical products for automatic transmissions, including dual clutch modules, friction clutch modules, electromagnetic clutches, friction and separator plates, transmission bands, torque converter clutches, one-way clutches, and torsional vibration dampers; hydraulic controls products for automatic transmissions, such as electro-hydraulic solenoids for standard and hydraulic systems, transmission solenoid modules and dual clutch hydraulic control modules; and torque management products comprising transfer cases and couplings; electronic limited slip differentials, electric torque vectoring products, and axle disconnect systems. In addition, it offers power electronics, including inverters, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, and combination boxes; rotating electric machines comprising eMotors and generators; fully integrated drive modules consisting of inverters and gear reducers; and electronic controls, such as engine control units, transmission control units, battery management systems, propulsion controllers, and domain controllers. Further, the company provides battery and charging systems, including nickel manganese cobalt battery packs and lithium iron phosphate battery packs. BorgWarner Inc. was formerly known as Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.Web21 evaluation

Tata Motors Passenger VehiclesTata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited designs, develops, manufactures, and sells various automotive vehicles. The company offers passenger and electric vehicles, as well as related spare parts and accessories. It also manufactures engines for industrial applications. In addition, the company provides information technology and vehicle financing services. It operates in India, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Tata Motors Limited and changed its name to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited in October 2025. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.Web21 evaluation

About this sector

Consumer Cyclicals includes specialty and diversified retail, media and publishing, hotels and entertainment, apparel, leisure products, automobiles, household goods and homebuilding-related supplies. These categories describe different parts of the consumer economy; they do not imply identical customers or business models.

How to compare projects

Begin with what the company sells and how it reaches customers. A retailer, a manufacturer and a leisure operator can appear in the same sector while offering very different research contexts. Compare the specific activity and the author's reasoning, not just the sector label.

Projects follow the categories assigned in the Orbitrum application. This collection supports research and discovery; it is not an investment ranking.

Industry definitions

Media & Publishing (1,053)

Media and publishing businesses.

Specialty Retailers (890)

Retailers classified around specialized product categories.

Hotels & Entertainment Services (1,234)

Hotel operators and entertainment-service businesses.

Textiles & Apparel (1,469)

Companies involved in textiles or apparel.

Leisure Products (237)

Companies supplying leisure products.

Automobiles & Auto Parts (1,236)

Automobile and automotive-parts businesses.

Household Goods (452)

Companies supplying household goods.

Homebuilding & Construction Supplies (656)

Homebuilding businesses and suppliers of construction-related products.

Diversified Retail (256)

Retail businesses classified as diversified retailers.

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What product or experience does the company sell?
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Questions about this sector

Which retail companies belong in this collection?

The application includes Specialty Retailers and Diversified Retail under Consumer Cyclicals. Food & Drug Retailing is represented separately under Consumer Non-Cyclicals.

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