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Thursday December 12th, 2024
As Asia's No. 1 health and beauty brand, Watsons announces the launch of its 600th store in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), coinciding with Watsons China’s 35th anniversary. The store, located in Longgang Wanda Plaza, Shenzhen, is a health concept store and features a unique design with vibrant runways that reflect Watsons' commitment to health. The store features multiple specialised areas, offering a comprehensive range of health products to customers.
Monday December 2nd, 2024
 AS Watson Boosts Global Expansion by Unveiling its 16,800th Store Worldwide AS Watson announced the grand opening of its 16,800th store worldwide, further consolidating its position as the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, with a portfolio of 12 brands operating across 29 markets. This store was opened in Rotterdam, marking a remarkable milestone in AS Watson’s ongoing expansion and its commitment to delivering a seamless and exceptional O+O (Offline plus Online) customer experience.
Wednesday November 27th, 2024
Watson's Wine, the leading specialised wine & spirits retailer in Hong Kong, announces its support for the government’s initiative to reduce duty rates on high-end liquor products, in alignment with the economic growth agenda published in the 2024 Policy Address.
Friday November 15th, 2024
Marionnaud Group today announced an organisational transformation, aimed at strengthening its position as a leading luxury beauty retailer in Europe. The reorganisation marks a strategic shift from a market-based management structure to an integrated, unified team model across all markets.
Thursday November 7th, 2024
Watsons, Asia’s No.1 health and beauty brand, supercharges the growth by opening its remarkable 8,000th store in Asia today. Located at SM Mall of Asia in Manila, the new store highlights Watsons' unwavering commitment to enhancing O+O (Offline plus Online) customer experience.
Sunday October 27th, 2024
AS Watson today announced the launch of its community support programme “Wanderer Watchers”, which aims to create a Dementia Care Network that is instrumental in detecting and locating missing dementia patients.
Wednesday October 2nd, 2024
Established by AS Watson Group in 1989, Watsons Athletic Club has been a steadfast advocate for local youth engagement in track and field activities, acting as a trailblazer in corporate support for sports development. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Watsons Athletic Club, its signature event - the WAC Annual Challenge commenced at Wan Chai Sports Ground on September 28-29 and with upcoming events scheduled on October 5-6. The event has drawn over 6,500 participants joining with the youngest participant aged at 5 years old, recorded a full complement of entries for the 5th year.
Tuesday September 24th, 2024

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.

Tuesday September 10th, 2024
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.
Thursday August 15th, 2024

CK Hutchison’s unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (in PDF)