Watsons Indonesia has teamed up with Nature's Way to host a Weekend Fun Run at Gelora Bung Karno, promoting public health through a healthy lifestyle. This event is tailored for running enthusiasts eager to master proper running techniques. Participants enjoyed a refreshing run through the city, and as a gesture of appreciation, all attendees received a goodie bag as a gift.
Watsons Hong Kong, in partnership with Junior Chamber International Tai Ping Shan, successfully concluded the Medicines Disposal Programme on 30 June. The initiative involved collecting unused medicines at nearly 60 pharmacies across Hong Kong and placing medication disposal boxes in back office to engage colleagues. The Watsons’ pharmacists team analysed the collected medicines, providing valuable insights for improving medication disposal services in Hong Kong and exploring opportunities for expansion.
Watsons Philippines recently organised a sustainability-focused art competition titled "Reimagine, Recycle for a Better Future". An exhibition was held to showcase the outstanding creative works from over 30 artists who transformed discarded materials, such as plastic bottles, packaging, and other recyclables collected from Watsons' Recycle for Rewards bins, into stunning masterpieces. The event demonstrated Watsons' commitment to accelerating its sustainability efforts to create a positive impact on the environment.
AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, has accelerated its sustainability efforts in its global supply chain by transitioning its delivery fleet to electric vehicles and launching initiatives in waste reduction to fight climate change.
According to Dr. Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson, "As a responsible global retailer, sustainability is at the heart of our business. We've been investing and innovating to reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future. Our latest initiative focuses on making the delivery fleet of our supply chain more environmentally friendly. We operate 12 retail brands in our global portfolio, and 60% of them have started using electric vehicles for some of the warehouse-to-store and online order deliveries. While the adoption of electric vehicles is slow in the industry, I believe that we should take on the challenge to launch this initiative in as many markets as possible.”
Watsons Hong Kong has collaborated with FRISO to launch the "Tin2Green Rewards" - the largest scale milk powder tin recycling rewards programme in Hong Kong. Customers can now return any brands of cleaned milk powder tins to any Watsons stores. Not only will MoneyBack members earn points for their recycling efforts, but the metal from all collected tins will also be repurposed into a variety of construction materials, granting these used containers a new lease on life while benefiting the community.
To mark its 30th anniversary, Watsons Malaysia announced the launch of its first-ever Watsons-branded airplane in collaboration with AirAsia today. Watsons is the first retailer in Malaysia to bring health and beauty to the skies. The Watsons-branded airplane will start serving passengers from mid-July onwards at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2, and it will feature Watsons' branding, in-flight shopping opportunities, and various in-flight engagement activities.
Watsons Philippines just had the grand opening of its first greener store in San Pedro, Laguna. The Watsons Greener Store is a pioneering project, utilising renewable energy, sustainable store materials, and energy-efficient appliances. The store's materials and fixtures adhere to greener building standards. This ensures that the store's operations align with environmental standards, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. The store also provides Sustainable Choices products, a Refill Station, and Waste Minimisation Initiatives to customers, empowering them to embrace a sustainable lifestyle.
Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson Group, has been putting customers at the heart of its business. As customers' expectations for a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience continue to rise, in 2023, Watsons invested in opening and upgrading over 2,200 O+O (Offline plus Online) stores across 15 markets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The company expects to have over 3,800 new and refitted O+O stores by the end of 2024.
Watsons Thailand organised a full-day immersive event for its Watsons members in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. Watsons members worked together to place an artificial reef into the sea, contributing to marine life preservation efforts.
Following the launch of Naturals by Watsons’ Special Edition Blue Beauty range, Watsons Malaysia and Thailand organised events to celebrate the product launch.
