AS Watson has marked its 185th anniversary with a whirlwind of joyous celebrations, honouring its roots in 1841 as the Hong Kong Dispensary while embracing the innovations of tomorrow. Marking precisely its date of incorporation as A.S. Watson & Company, Limited – 19 January 1886 – to the same date in 2026, the Group unveiled the AS Watson Museum at its headquarters in Hong Kong.
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When bravery was desperately needed, Ed van der Weerd found it in abundance. The AS Watson CEO of Health & Beauty Continental Europe was recognised by the Hong Kong Police Force with the Good Citizen Award at the Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025. The honour celebrates his selfless life-saving rescue of a woman in the sea during a visit to Hong Kong in November 2025, as well as his strong sense of civic responsibility and care for the community. A powerful reminder that leadership extends beyond the workplace, Ed’s actions reflect the values of compassion, responsibility and humanity at the heart of AS Watson.  

In November 2025, AS Watson passed a key benchmark in its Global Youth Employment Pledge. Through this initiative, 134,000 young people from all over the world have been recruited into work opportunities that include valuable training. The programme has delivered 3.8 million hours of training since its inception in 2022. This puts the Group more than halfway towards its goal to create 200,000 opportunities by 2030, providing starting Gen Z workers with the professional skills and opportunities needed to succeed in their careers.  

A fire at a Hong Kong housing complex devastated hundreds of lives and homes. The CKHH family moved quickly to bring support to those in need. Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress and Watsons Water delivered essential supplies and set up Care Service Stations. They also donated home appliances, home essentials and personal care products to the affected families as they move into transitional housing. HTHKH’s 3Shops offered free backup phones, portable chargers, SIM cards and 5G services. The HK Electric Service Team provided on-site help. The Li Ka Shing Foundation promptly distributed HK$30 million to charities to provide immediate relief and pledged HK$50 million for recovery efforts, aiding families to rebuild their lives.

During a recent visit to Hong Kong for group meetings, Ed van de Weerd, CEO of Health & Beauty Continental Europe of AS Watson, displayed remarkable bravery. Ed was strolling by his hotel when he saw a woman struggling in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour and calling for help. Without a thought, he plunged into cold waters and helped the woman safely reach the shore.  

AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards have just hit the big “two-O” – twenty years of championing young talent. This year’s record-breaking ceremony, themed “Together, We Cheer On”, recognised nearly 1,000 student athletes across 90% of local schools.

The celebration featured local sports icons, a mobile fitness truck tour and previewed an upcoming student exchange to Malaysia. An AS Watson survey found that students who play sports with friends report higher life satisfaction, proving teamwork wins on and off the field.

Here’s to the next generation of Hong Kong sports stars!  

Watsons is scaling up its carbon compensation efforts – partnering with ClimatePartner to offset 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ in 2025 through its Sustainable Choices product line. What started with seven product ranges in 2023 now spans 30, across Offline plus Online (O+O) stores in 10 markets, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Türkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Beyond carbon offsets, the initiative supports reforestation in Indonesia and afforestation in drought-hit Mainland China, while creating jobs, many for women.  

Superdrug is stepping out beyond health and beauty, adding 60 fashion brands to its online marketplace. The high-street staple is leaning into lifestyle as part of its 2025 growth strategy, focusing on growth in shopping variety and physical stores.

Handpicked for popularity and inclusive sizing, the fashion lineup is aimed at creating a one-stop shop experience. With a loyal and highly engaged customer base, Superdrug’s bet on fashion could be its most stylish play yet.

Watsons has just cut the ribbon on its 34th store in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, landing in Dubai’s bustling Nad Al Sheba Mall. The beauty giant is doubling down on its status as the region’s hotspot for skincare, makeup and personal care with a curated lineup of global brands.

The new location blends an O+O (Offline plus Online) shopping experience to help customers discover their must-haves faster and fuss-free. With a variety of expert picks and seamless service, Watsons is making its beauty products and services even more tailored and accessible to customers across the region.  

Data-driven design is transforming the way people shop. From optimising search results to fine-tuning site navigation, small changes lead to big wins in conversions and revenue. With rigorous testing and real-time insights, AS Watson is shaping a future where shoppers find what they need faster and with less hassle.
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AS Watson is stepping up to support dementia care with “Wanderer Watchers”, a community-driven programme designed to help locate lost dementia patients. The company has installed the Dementia Angel app on over 1,200 mobile devices across more than 500 Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress and Watson’s Wine stores throughout Hong Kong.

The initiative expands the city’s dementia support network, allowing store teams to quickly assist those in need. To strengthen the effort, AS Watson has also trained over 10,000 employees in dementia awareness, equipping them with the knowledge to provide help as and when required.  

AS Watson and Operation Smile have made a real impact with 8,000 cleft palate surgeries performed through the Give a Smile programme. Since its launch, the surgical mission has transformed thousands of lives by improving children’s physical and mental health.

For these children, a single surgery can mean a future filled with new opportunities – whether it’s the ability to speak clearly or give a confident smile. AS Watson’s commitment to giving back continues to drive positive change, proving that beauty isn’t just skin-deep – it’s about making people feel their best, inside and out.  

AS Watson Industries is bringing a new level of intelligent production to the city of Foshan, China with its new “smart” factory. This 80,000 square-metre beverage production facility will use highly automated, high-speed production lines that will increase core production capacity by 50% over existing facilities. The cutting-edge design will use natural light and ventilation to reduce energy usage, and even that electricity will be supported by solar panels. So next time customers are enjoying Watsons Water, Watson’s Soda Water or Sunkist, they will be able to taste a little bit of the sunshine in every bottle.  

AS Watson has cut the ribbon for the grand opening of its 16,800th store worldwide, cementing its status as the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. The new Kruidvat, located in Rotterdam, is set to continue AS Watson’s legacy of seamless O+O (Offline plus Online) shopping.

With 1,000 stores in the Netherlands and Belgium, Kruidvat is a household name. The new Rotterdam location sits at 770 square metres, offers over 36,000 products, and integrates a next-level shopping experience with in-store navigation and their mobile app. From personalised deals to click and collect, the revamped Kruidvat app gives customers the elevated O+O experience that they have come to expect from the shopping giant.  

AS Watson Group and Al-Futtaim Group have announced the opening of Watsons’ new flagship store at City Centre Bahrain Mall, Bahrain, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This location is their third store opening in Bahrain in the space of three months – a stunning feat!

Watsons is stepping in with over 200 global and local brands, including a Sustainable Zone, Makeup Zone, and curated K-beauty and J-beauty selections in their Skincare Zone.  

Last year, Watsons China celebrated two significant achievements: its 600th store in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), which came in time for Watsons China’s 35th anniversary. The new health concept store in Shenzhen’s Longgang Wanda Plaza boasts bright runways and specialised zones, making it an exciting experience for health and wellness fans alike.

With over 8,000 stores across Asia, the brand continues to innovate its O+O shopping experience while introducing over 4,000 new products annually in the GBA.

From its first store to becoming Asia’s number one health and beauty brand, Watsons has always put community health and well-being first.  

AS Watson has celebrated Hong Kong’s elite young athletes with the nineteenth edition of its Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA). The ceremony recognised 991 student athletes – its highest number of participants to date. Nearly 90% of local schools took part, underscoring the programme’s significance in Hong Kong’s youth sports community. Since its inception in 2005, HKSSA has honoured over 16,400 young athletes.

As a reward, 30 outstanding awardees embarked on a five-day sports exchange tour in South Korea. They visited prestigious institutions such as the Korea National Sports University, where they learnt from local athletes, inspiring them to pursue their lifelong dreams.  

In response to growing customer demand for seamless and enjoyable shopping experiences, Watsons is making a significant investment of US$250 million to enhance its stores across Asia. Over the next two years, 6,000 new and upgraded stores are being introduced, with 75% of the stores in Asia set to deliver more innovative and customer-focused shopping environments. This transformation highlights Watsons as one of Asia’s biggest players in retail innovation, and it continues to offer its customers an elevated and engaging experience as customer expectations evolve in the health and beauty sector.  

AS Watson has ramped up its global sustainability efforts by transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) in its delivery fleet and launching waste reduction initiatives to combat climate change. Currently, 60% of its 12 retail brands have adopted EVs for warehouse-to-store and online order deliveries. This move is a key component of AS Watson’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and fostering greener supply chain operations worldwide. By embracing clean energy solutions and sustainable logistics, the company is setting an example in the retail industry’s fight against climate change.  

Superdrug has marked 60 years in the health and beauty retail business, celebrating six decades of growth and innovation. Founded in 1964 with a single store in London, the brand has expanded to over 780 stores and 180 pharmacies across the UK and Ireland. To commemorate this achievement, Superdrug hosted a series of events, including a lucky prize draw and competition for its 18 million loyalty members. From its humble beginnings, Superdrug has evolved into a trusted name, serving communities with a wide range of products and services. After 60 years, it’s clear that customers and colleagues alike are still inspired by “That Superdrug Feeling”.  

To celebrate its thirtieth anniversary, Watsons Malaysia has launched its first-ever Watsons-branded aeroplane in collaboration with AirAsia. The plane features Watsons’ branding, in-flight shopping opportunities and interactive activities for passengers.

This initiative highlights Watsons’ commitment to innovative customer experiences, marking a unique milestone in the brand’s growth. With over 700 stores in Malaysia, Watsons continues to engage its over 7.5 million loyalty members through immersive and fun shopping experiences, both offline and online.  

The modern fulfilment centre brings human, automation and artificial intelligence technology together to delight the discerning modern customer, while elevating the workplace to improve speed, safety, precision and ease of work for the staff. Robots make it happen.
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Kruidvat Belgium hit a significant milestone with its 300th store opening at Dok Noord, Gent. It reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by donating 3,000 gift cards to Food Bank Belgium, embodying its ethos of giving back to the community and the needy. Meanwhile, Rossmann Hungary celebrated two major achievements: the opening of its 250th store at Budapest Arkad Shopping Centre as well as its 30th anniversary. These brilliant achievements reflect its dedication to providing customers with top-notch O+O shopping experiences, featuring a diverse range of high-quality products and services.  

Watsons Hong Kong recycling campaign collected a total of more than 330,000 personal care, skincare and cosmetics containers, which is equivalent to the height of 88 Victoria Peaks. Watsons thanks its loyal customers who made it possible to reach this impressive milestone. Encouraged by this great achievement, Watsons reaffirms its commitment to driving positive change through its sustainability efforts whilst inspiriting its customers to go green together.  

AS Watson Group hosted the highly anticipated European Hackathon in Amsterdam in April this year. Over 70 university students from the Netherlands, the UK and Italy joined forces to combat challenges in Next-Generation Loyalty. Divided into 12 teams, they focused on challenges such as Generative AI, Gamification in Retail and the Digital Loyalty Programme. Judged on criteria such as novelty and innovation, the winning solutions will redefine customer loyalty strategies in retail. Throughout the 24-hour event, participants showcased their entrepreneurial spirit whilst grappling with the challenge of using their skills to evolve the current retail landscape.  

Watsons dazzled as the Overall Winner in the 11th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2024, a competitive programme that recognises the best in business innovation in the Asia-Pacific. Watsons took home 34 awards, including 11 Gold, 10 Silver and 13 Bronze across several categories, solidifying its status as a top contender in the O+O Health & Beauty retail sector. Some of the highlights include Watsons’ campaigns for Innovative Management in Retail and the impactful “Go Green with Watsons”, which promotes sustainable practices and carbon neutrality. These victories spotlight Watsons’ commitment to business excellence and its strong customer relationships across diverse markets.  

In celebration of Earth Day, Watsons has launched Naturals by Watsons’ Special Edition Blue Beauty range across Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Each product is formulated with over 94% natural origin ingredients and every bottle is crafted from 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic. Thanks to this range, customers can actively combat plastic pollution while enjoying personal care products. This initiative is part of Watsons’ commitment to sustainability, which now offers 9,700 Sustainable Choices products.  

Watsons Thailand celebrated its 700th store with a grand opening at Central Westville. As the leading health and beauty retailer in Thailand, Watsons has locations spreading across all 77 provinces. Glamour took centre stage, with a fashion show and mini-concert featuring local celebrities. To top it off, donations were also made to the Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women, extending Watsons’ commitment to community and women’s empowerment.  

A sharp competitive edge can still have a soft side – if it comes from the heart. PARKnSHOP speaks to the big hearts of Hong Kongers, helping them to be their better selves and to keep them coming back. It also works to bring them taste experiences they can’t get anywhere else.
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Water is just water – except when it is better water! Innovating with the world’s oldest, most important component of life is a huge challenge in a competitive market. But the Watsons Water team keeps abreast of scientific advances to track changing consumer preferences and deliver the “better water”.
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Trekpleister, AS Watson’s health and beauty brand in the Netherlands, has launched its new concept stores in two towns, Putten and Bodegraven. The new concept prioritises the O+O (Offline plus Online) customer experience. These stores are the pioneers that future stores will follow, both in concept and layout. They feature a fresh and stylish beauty corner, as well as a new cashier area with a digital screen. Additionally, the stores are fully equipped with LED lighting, demonstrating Trekpleister's commitment to accelerating sustainability efforts. Keep it fresh, Trekpleister!  

Congratulations to Watsons Water for a successful 120 years! Watsons Water started producing bottled water to save the people of Hong Kong from plague arising from an unsafe water supply in 1903. Over the years, Watsons Water has taken care of its customers with heart. Watsons Water now reflects this commitment in campaigns like “Because WE CARE”, which showcases its dedication to creating a sustainable future.  

Since 2012, PARKnSHOP has been a pioneer among Hong Kong supermarkets to donate edible surplus food. To date, it has donated more than 3,900 tonnes of food, which has helped the organisation Food Angel make up more than 12 million meal boxes and over 2 million food packs to feed needy people. Currently, around 150 stores and the Sheung Shui Fresh Food Distribution Centre are donating vegetables, fruit, bread, meat and packaged food to Food Angel.  

AS Watson annually supports one of the biggest youth athletic events in Hong Kong. Since 2009, the Watsons Athletic Club Annual Challenge has grown, and in 2023, it attracted participation from more than 6,900 individuals across 27 different competitive events.

It is recognised by the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates as an accredited competition. The Watsons Athletic Club nurtures track and field talents and boasts a current membership of 1,250, including 69 athletes and coaches who are members of the Hong Kong, China Athletics Team.  

In 2018, AS Watson launched its first-ever global sustainability campaign “Give a Smile” with Operation Smile. To date, they have supported over 6,500 children born with cleft lips with their physical condition and mental wellbeing. The company first aimed to transform 10,000 smiles by 2030 and now expects to surpass this target by 2026.

The programme also supports women in medicine. Operation Smile’s Women in Medicine provides educational pathways for women in the medical and health sectors.  

AS Watson has received prestigious accolades at the BW Confidential Beauty Party in Cannes, France. BW Confidential is a leading media group covering the ins and outs of the beauty retail industry.

AS Watson was honoured with the title of Beauty Retailer of the Year, a huge achievement in a year that posed many challenges to the industry. The award recognises foci on innovation, technology, customer relationship management and customer understanding and sustainability. Ms Malina Ngai, CEO of AS Watson (Asia & Europe), was also named Executive of the Year.  

A.S. Watson has long been at the forefront of AI adoption. From back-end operations to putting a virtual makeover smile on customers’ faces, it has its own dedicated AI teams coding, testing and delivering the future. A.S. Watson? Welcome to AI Watson!
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In alignment with A.S. Watson’s Greener Store Global Framework, Superdrug plans to refit 70 existing stores this year by using environmentally friendly materials to replace its shop front, flooring and ceiling with biosoluble mineral, clay and starch. The new design will also improve energy conservation and waste management, and the signage will be fully recyclable.

In Malaysia, Watsons has launched its first greener store: the Tropika at Bukit Jalil. The store has over 700 sustainable choices products. They’re also piloting Watsons Malaysia’s first in-store recycling platform where customers can recycle packaging materials from products bought at Watsons.

The global organisation representing all offline and online retail, the National Retail Federation, has teamed up with research firm Kantar to recognise the world’s most influential retailers. Cracking the top 20 is A.S. Watson in sixteenth place, which is recognised for its domestic and international retail revenue success. The Campaign Asia Top 50 Brands for Customer Experience asked 9,000 people across Asia and their answer was clear: Watsons is the #1 Personal Care and Beauty Retailer. It was also ranked sixth across all consumer product brands, an outstanding achievement in a field of hundreds of thousands of competitors.  

K-pop, K-film and K-beauty have taken Asia and the world by storm. A.S. Watson will be bringing more of it to their customers in the form of derma and premium skincare brands, through a partnership with the Amorepacific Group. The two sectoral giants signed an agreement in Seoul to expand the reach of Amorepacific Group’s brands and bring more innovative products to the customers.  

The International Business Awards® are the world's most prestigious business awards programme — and their judges have their eyes on A.S. Watson.

The 2023 Awards saw A.S. Watson win an impressive 12 Stevie® Awards including Company of the Year in Retail. This was the headliner among 6 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze awards. The Group won multiple awards in various categories of PR Campaign of the Year ranging from Influencer Management to Community Engagement. Technology was another strong point with awards in Mobile App-Shopping, Mobile App-Best User Experience and Technology Department of the Year.

Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe) was especially strongly recognised, winning Executive of the Year in Retail, beating other global retail giants from around the world. Over 230 judges reviewed more than 3,700 nominations from 61 countries and territories to make their decisions.  

Rossmann is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary in Poland with a facelift for a special location. The Rossmann store located at Złote Tarasy is all about new experiences for customers which include a new health zone, a beauty zone and a self-checkout area. Rossmann has approximately 1,600 outlets in Poland from its over 4,500 stores across 8 markets in Europe. Gratulacje!  

A record-breaking number of 962 student athletes were recognised at the 18th award presentation of the A.S. Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards. The recognition scheme was established in 2005 and has recognised over 14,500 students since its inception. This year’s theme was ‘YOU ARE STAR’ which is all about encouraging student athletes to pursue their dreams with courage – and shine. They will keep shining with A.S. Watson’s support!  

The Watsons' DARE TO BE campaign is reaching out to over 100 million Watsons Club members to support the cause of gender equality. The campaign strives to encourage customers to be BRAVEHER, BOLDHER and STRONGHER in the cause of gender equality that embraces customers from all walks of life.  

CK Hutchison’s Global Climate Action Conference is the first gathering of business CEOs to share how they are setting targets, taking action and proving their accountability on reducing their carbon footprint. Sphere’s three-part series on the Conference provides a sense of what was covered in depth for over 400 team members at the online event.
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PARKnSHOP has invested over HK$200 million in a 300,000 sqft eCom Fulfilment Centre in a bold move that will increase its inventory processing volume by a factor of three. Cutting-edge technology is being used to improve efficiency. Artificial intelligence drives automatic guided vehicles. Data analytics spots inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. This capability is crucial as the firm has seen its offline and online (O+O) strategy pay off handsomely with a triple increase in two years.  

A.S. Watson Benelux has opened a new 14,000 sqm distribution centre. The facility is powered by 14,000 solar panels, generating energy equivalent to that normally consumed by 2,000 households. This facility, the third in the region, reduces carbon consumption by placing the distribution centre closer to Kruidvat’s retail outlets. The centre’s new home in Oosterhout, the Netherlands, will provide employment for the surrounding communities, a win for all concerned.  

Watsons has been selected by Inside Retail Asia as one of Asia’s Most Innovative Sustainable Retailers for its work across the region. They often bring select partners along with them on their green journey. Watsons has launched a region-wide recycling programme in Asia to educate customers as well as engage them to go green and is constantly seeking out new ways to improve processes so that the company and customers can contribute to a healthier planet.  

CK Group companies were awarded more “Caring Company Logo” designations than any other corporate group in Hong Kong. Not only did the group receive a record 166 awards across subsidiaries but many companies were awarded 5, 10, 15 and even 20 Year Plus Awards for consecutive awards, demonstrating the CK Hutchison Group’s commitment to fostering “strategic partnerships between the business and social welfare sectors to promote corporate social responsibility and build an inclusive society”. This includes A.S. Watson which, in addition to receiving a 20 Year Plus Award, also received a Barrier Free Award and an Outstanding Partnership Project Award.

The promise of telemedicine is being delivered by A.S. Watson from the UK to Asia. Patients can jump the queue to see doctors in minutes and get home delivery of medicines. The days of reading year-old magazines at the doctor’s clinic are done – online medicine is being delivered NOW!
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Watsons China is keeping its customers – at home, in store or on the move – in the Health Care Zone. Online and in-store sections are answering customers’ needs to protect their health in the current and post-pandemic era. Over 1,200 stores in 270 cities, encompassing Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Chengdu and Wuhan are participating, along with their online counterparts. Online orders can deliver the healthy goods in as fast as 30 minutes!  

A.S. Watson’s drive to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has seen it beat its targets set in 2015. It was aiming for a 40% reduction by 2030, but in 2021, it hit 42%. The target has been reset to a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the stricter baseline. It also aims to have 33% of its suppliers committed to science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction by 2027. A.S. Watson is aiming to meet its goals and then set higher ones. Onwards and downwards for GHG emissions!  

PARKnSHOP in Hong Kong celebrated its 50th anniversary at a celebration joined by over 220 business partners and staff. “Eat Better, Live Better” is the social purpose of PARKnSHOP as a trusted food retailer in the city for 50 years, which underpins its success with the O+O platform strategy.

In Europe, Kruidvat Belgium had over 2,000 people come out to have a distinctly Belgian birthday party for its 30th anniversary, with a focus on the company’s positive impact on its customers, the community and the planet.  

A.S. Watson has committed to supporting over 200,000 young people getting their start in the working world, with job opportunities, training and coaching to get them the best possible start in retail. Over 5 million training hours will equip them for the fast-moving O+O retail industry. This will all happen between now and 2030, paving the way for the mid-century retail senior executives to be!  

Watsons’ ninth-generation store design ethos is transforming stores into experiential spaces, making the most of their O+O strategy and aligning Watsons with customers’ green hearts. Delivering human connection and a commitment to environmental stewardship is incorporated into features in stores from Hong Kong to Türkiye.
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A.S. Watson has announced the adoption of a comprehensive framework to make every store, staff member and customer around the world a steward of the earth. The Greener Stores Global Framework touches every aspect of the business including store design, construction, operations and maintenance. There are also elements to encourage customers to bring greener practices into their everyday lives. One set of practical measures that has been achieved are Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission targets. A 40% reduction (from a 2015 baseline) in GHG emissions, targeted for the end of 2030, was beaten by the end of 2021! New targets have been set for A.S. Watson operations, supplier inputs and upstream transportation and distribution.  

A.S. Watson’s luxury perfumery and cosmetics brand Marionnaud will create five crossover stores with Watsons China in Shanghai, Wuhan, Xian and Chongqing. Beauty lovers will be able to experience new products from around the world in dedicated “experience spaces”, to discover their new look and maybe even a new signature scent.  

A.S. Watson Group brings holiday cheer and support to people in need around the world. Watsons China and Philippines collaborated with Operation Smile to offer surgery for children with a cleft lip and palate. Their Hong Kong counterpart sold masks to support youth sports through the efforts of InspiringHK Sports Foundation, a local charity. Kruidvat raised funds for children’s hospitals in the Netherlands. Superdrug collaborated with Beauty Banks (supporting people living in hygiene poverty) to collect donations for the underprivileged. The Perfume Shop sold personalised ribbons for customers to show their support for Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Marie Keating Foundation (supporting cancer awareness in Ireland).

3 Hong Kong is leveraging the footprint of over 400 A.S. Watson Group (ASW) retail outlets across Hong Kong including Watsons and PARKnSHOP. SoSIM pre-paid SIM cards can be purchased and recharged at the many locations. Buying SoSIM at ASW outlets also earns points on MoneyBack, the multi-retail brand loyalty programme. MoneyBack members can also receive a range of offers.  

The high-pressure crucible of Hong Kong’s shopping environment seems like it would leave little room for learning among retail professionals. But A.S. Watson’s commitment to higher performance creates opportunities for promising staff to elevate their game at its very own Retail Academy.
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A.S. Watson Group (ASW) is on a global mission to meet ambitious social purpose and sustainability goals to 2030. The retail group will fund free corrective surgery for 10,000 children with cleft lips and palates. Towards a cleaner world, ASW will reduce its electricity intensity by 30%, greenhouse gas emissions by 40% (both against a 2015 baseline), eliminate unnecessary plastic packaging and phase out PVC plastics – all by 2030.

A.S. Watson Group (ASW) unleashed a flurry of firsts as it celebrated its franchise agreement with Al-Futtaim, an international retail conglomerate based in the United Arab Emirates, to launch a Watsons flagship location in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. This move breaks new ground in two ways – ASW’s first-ever franchise agreement and its first foray into the Middle East.  

A.S. Watson Group marked its 180th birthday by celebrating with a 5G-powered virtual cocktail event attended by hundreds of business and charity partners from around the world. From its humble beginnings as a dispensary offering free medicine to the needy, to what is now the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer with 16,000 offline and online stores worldwide, it has been a remarkable journey during which the company has given back during the tough times.