ASW Won Best Companies to Work for in Asia for 7 years in a row!
AS Watson Group is awarded “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021” by HR Asia. The award celebrates companies that have been identified by their employees as one of Asia’s best employers. We are proud to have won the award for 7 consecutive years.
Driving Change With Love
A 2-day Sustainability Webinar was held by AS Watson Group’s Global Sustainability Committee on 19-20 July, with Driving Change being the theme. All the participants were motivated to take the lead in driving changes and innovation in every market we operate. With love, every one of us is important in making the world a better place.
Sporting Heroes
Young Hong Kong athletes were recognised for their outstanding achivements at the 16th AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards. This year, 883 student sports elites from Hong Kong primary, secondary and special schools were honoured, in a ceremony that was livestreamed for the first time so that winners could share their joy with friends and family members. Over 85% of Hong Kong schools now take part in the awards, and promote a “Yes I can!” spirit that has helped keep young athletes motivated during the past year.
Create a Better World with Watsons Sustainable Choices
AS Watson Group sees sustainability as a top priority – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the only way to ensure a sustainable future for our business and all our stakeholders. That’s why our flagship health and beauty brand, Watsons, is now strengthening its commitment to fighting climate change. Sustainable Choices products at Watsons make it easy for customers to Do Good with us and we aim to offset over 2,000 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions.
AS Watson Eyes O+O as the New Standard for Retail
O+O (Offline plus Online) is the new standard for retail. It empowers us to be truly customer-obsessed, building even stronger customer connectivity and engagement.
Six Amazing Years of eLab
It seems like only yesterday, but it was 6 years ago that AS Watson Group launched its pioneering eLab, an in-house digital agency. eLab unites digital specialists from across the globe on a shared mission to accelerate digital transformation, seize emerging O+O (Offline plus Online) opportunities, and drive digital innovation. Now, it’s time to celebrate eLab’s six-year market-leading achievements, delve into its unique culture, and look at what’s coming next.
AS Watson’s 180 Years of Love - Interview with Group Managing Director
As it has grown from a small dispensary to the world’s largest international health & beauty retailer, AS Watson has weathered challenging times over its 180-year history. Now, AS Watson Group is not only one of the longest-standing companies in Hong Kong, but also the world. Our Group Managing Director Dominic Lai reflects on AS Watson’s 180 Years of Love, and looks ahead to the next chapter of our story.
Here Comes Watsons – the Long-Awaited Beauty Retail Brand in the Middle East
AS Watson Group is proud to launch Watsons, its health and beauty flagship brand, in Dubai, marking the brand’s entry into the United Arab Emirates as well as the wider region, the Middle East.
Opportunities in a Crisis: How AS Watson Thrives in Retail’s New Normal
The past few months have been unprecedentedly challenging for us all We have had to adapt to a whole raft of changes in the way we work. In this interview, our Group Managing Director Dominic Lai reflects on the work that has been done by AS Watson Group, and how we've turned the crisis into opportunities.
