In celebration of the grand opening of its 1,500th store in Mainland China, Watsons organized a charity fun run in Guangzhou on 20 July to mark this joyous occasion with a note of care to the community. This charitable run aimed to raise fund for Sowers Action, while arousing public awareness on the needs of children in rural regions of Mainland China and spreading positive energy to the society.
Nuance-Watson has proved its capabilities and determination in enriching travel retail experience by attaining various recognitions in a row. Awarded by the renowned travel-retail publisher Duty Free News International in May, Nuance-Watson Asia received “Asia/Pacific Travel Retailer of the Year”, while Nuance-Watson Singapore won the “Airport Travel Retailer of the Year in Asia/Pacific” and the “Best New Shop Opening in Asia/Pacific” awards, underlining their strong competitive edge in the region.
Watsons and PARKnSHOP China are proudly on the honour roll again in the latest 2012 China Top 100 Chain Retailers ranking published annually by the China Chain Store and Franchise Association (CCFA), demonstrating the tremendous success in their customer-centric retail strategy amongst other world renowned retail chains in China.
It has been the commitment of PARKnSHOP China to focus on the ever-changing customer needs，therefore innovative store formats were introduced to serve different customers better through unique shopping experiences. On 7 December, PARKnSHOP China was awarded “2012 The Best Marketing Innovation” in the 2012 China Marketing Grand Ceremony in recognition of its customer-oriented service, presented by ND Media and Nan Fang Metropolis Daily in Shenzhen.
AS Watson Group has once again chosen October in which 39 retail brands across 33 operating markets joined hands to BRING MORE TO LIFE through volunteering. Into its second year, the AS Watson Global Volunteer Day features a wide range of activities, from service for the mentally challenged, underprivileged children and the elderly, charity walks, health check, cleaning up beaches and conservation work.
AS Watson Group (ASW) has just reached an important milestone when the total store number hit 10,000 just before the end of 2011. As the world's leading health, beauty and lifestyle retailer, ASW has been bringing more to the life of every customer across 33 markets. With its global expansion plan in place, AS Watson continues its strive to exceed customers' expectations in over 10,000 stores.
Nuance-Watson (HK) (NWHK) has won the "DFNI Product Awards 2011" in the "Best New Gifts & Electronics Product"category for its exclusive pre-launch of Yao Monster Headphones at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
NWHK was the first ahead of all airport retail doors in Asia to officially launch the "Yao Monster" headphones at selected "Sound & Vision Enriching Life" stores and Fortress stores at HKIA. Co-developed by Monster, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance headphones, and Houston Rocket Star Center, Yao Monster headphones feature the Chinese basketball superstar – Yao Ming to uniquely represent a fusion of technology and life and delivering perfect sound quality. The award recognises NWHK's persistent passion and commitment in growing the electronic category and offering HKIA's travellers true innovation and excitement of airport shopping.
Kruidvat recently won the Jury Prize of the Brain Cup 2011. The Brain Cup is a prize presented by the Netherlands Brain Foundation, which awards employers who make an extra effort to retain employees with brain damage during their employment.
The Perfume Shop started bringing impressive offers to its most loyal customers through the launch of its Rewards Club on 21 September. The perfume expert in UK decided to launch the loyalty programme to reward customers by working in partnership with suppliers to generate greater value for the members, and to engage with customers in a more personal manner.
Rewards Club members earn one “perfume point” for every £1 they spend in-store and online at theperfumeshop.com, and a £5/ €5 voucher would be granted when perfume point reaches 100, for redemption against next in-store purchase. Besides gift vouchers, customers will also benefit from multi-point events, exclusive product promotions and a quarterly Rewards Club e-magazine.
