Discover RB - Home - Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Reckitt Benckiser. Reckitt Benckiser plc (LSE: RB) is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, Berkshire.
It is a major producer of health, hygiene and home products.[4] It was formed in 1999 by the merger of the UK-based Reckitt & Colman plc and the Netherlands-based Benckiser NV. Reckitt Benckiser is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £34.75 billion as of 12 February 2014.[6] History[edit] Stoke Holy Cross Mill, the home of Colman's mustard from 1814 to 1862. Burberry Group Plc. Burberry. According to a 2013 report by Interbrands, Burberry was the 77th most valuable brand in the world that year.[5][6] History[edit] Early years, 19th century[edit] Burberry was founded in 1856 when 21-year-old Thomas Burberry, a former draper's apprentice, opened his own store in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England.[7] By 1870, the business had established itself by focusing on the development of outdoors attire.[7] In 1880, Burberry introduced in his brand the gabardine, a hardwearing, water-resistant yet breathable fabric, in which the yarn is waterproofed before weaving.[7] "Burberry" was the original name, but then the company soon switched to using the name "Burberrys", after many customers from around the world began calling it "Burberrys of London".
This name is still visible on many older Burberry products.