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.

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.

Watsons is proud to announce that it has once again been named the No. 1 Pharmacy/Drugstore brand in Asia* – making this the 12th consecutive year that Watsons has won this prestigious award.

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.

There is rising global concern about health and wellness, with people all over the world seeking new ways to improve their health and wellbeing. To better understand people’s changing views on the subject, and to better cater to their preferences and needs, WISE, AS Watson Group’s research division, carried out our second Global Health Survey in November and December last year. 5,500 respondents aged 15 - 60 in 10 Asian and European markets participated in the survey to share their thoughts on a wide range of health topics.

The world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, AS Watson Group, is celebrating an exciting milestone – the opening of 3,800th Watsons store in Mainland China.