Watsons Malaysia hosted the Watsons Get Active Jom Sihat Carnival 2024, promoting a healthy lifestyle in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event attracted over 8,000 participants and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Watsons Get Active. The carnival kicked off with a fun run, followed by yoga sessions, exciting lucky draws, and a healthy cooking demonstration. Customers had the chance to explore over 30 vibrant booths at the Health & Beauty Bazaar, offering product samples, wellness services, and a variety of engaging activities.
Watsons Hong Kong boasts an impressive recycling programme that has successfully recycled 1.2 million empty bottles over the past four years, equivalent to the height of 722 IFC buildings.
World Pharmacists Day is on 25 September, and it’s an annual opportunity to call out the great work pharmacists do every day.
“On this special day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to more than 3,000 pharmacists and over 9,000 health professionals who work with AS Watson around the world, making our retail network a preferred destination for trusted health advice, health services and products,” said Dr. Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson.
To support the “IncluSEN Community Day” organised by the InspiringHK Sports Foundation, Watsons Hong Kong Health Professional Team participated to enhance public understanding of children with special educational needs (SEN). Watsons’ passionate registered dietitians and Chinese medicine practitioners brought energy and expertise to the event. They delivered engaging health talks that shared tips on acupressure and nutritional diets for children. Additionally, the team created fun, interactive health games that made learning enjoyable for everyone.
AS Watson Group Retail Academy Qualifications Framework (QF) Recognised Qualifications Presentation Ceremony was held in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). AS Watson Group Retail Academy is proud to nurture more than 5,200 retail talents in the past five years, providing them with an opportunity to apply their learning to work and develop their own retail career paths.
AS Watson Group Retail Academy Qualifications Framework (QF) Recognised Qualifications Presentation Ceremony was held in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today. AS Watson Group Retail Academy is proud to nurture more than 5,200 retail talents in the past five years, providing them with an opportunity to apply their learning to work and develop their own retail career paths.
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.”
