Lotte Holdings facts for kids
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Lotte Head Office
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Native name
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株式会社ロッテホールディングス
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| Founded | June 28, 1948 in Tokyo, Japan |
| Founder | Shin Kyuk-ho |
| Headquarters | Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, , |
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Areas served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Hideki Nakashima (President/Representative Director) |
| Products | Confectionery |
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| Revenue | ¥338,237,000,000 (2012) |
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Operating income
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¥21,847,000,000 |
| ¥564,932,000,000 (2012) | |
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Number of employees
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3700 people (April 2018) |
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Lotte Holdings Co., Ltd. is a big Japanese company. It is known for making many sweet treats like candy and ice cream. The company also owns hotels and is involved in managing sports teams.
Lotte was started in June 1948 by a businessman named Shin Kyuk-ho. Today, it is one of the largest candy makers in Japan.
About Lotte Holdings
Lotte Holdings is a "holding company." This means it owns many other smaller companies. These smaller companies do different things, like making food or running hotels.
How Lotte Started
Lotte was founded in Tokyo, Japan. It began its journey over 75 years ago. The founder, Shin Kyuk-ho, had a vision to create a successful business.
What Lotte Makes
Lotte is very famous for its delicious sweets. They make a lot of different kinds of candy and chewing gum. They also produce many popular ice cream flavors.
Beyond Sweets
Besides food, Lotte is involved in other areas. They own and manage hotels, offering places for people to stay. They also have a professional baseball team called the Chiba Lotte Marines. This shows how diverse Lotte's businesses are.
Lotte's Reach
Lotte is a global company. This means its products and services are available in many countries around the world. They have grown from a small start-up to a large international business.
