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Proudly Awarded, Stronger Together

Tue, 19 May 2026 03:25:43 +0000

AS Watson is honoured to be recognised as one of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia for the 12th consecutive year. This recognition reflects how we Grow As One — by empowering our people and growing together across markets, teams and generations. Our people‑first culture enables colleagues to thrive, create remarkable experiences, and deliver a seamless O+O (Offline plus Online) journey for our customers every day.

Planting the Sustainable Future

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:58:13 +0000

Watsons Turkey achieved a significant milestone in its environmental conservation efforts with the completion of planting 500,000 saplings in the Kütahya Gevrekler Memorial Forest. Through the Watsons Goodness Movement: Calling to Grow Our Forests, and in collaboration with the TEMA Foundation, colleagues actively participated in afforestation activities to support ecological restoration and long‑term environmental sustainability.

To further extend the impact of the initiative, Watsons Turkey also hosted a “500,000 Saplings Talk” in Istanbul, engaging colleagues and strengthening sustainability awareness as the brand works towards planting one million saplings by 2030.

Spring Love Festival

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:25:33 +0000

Spring Love Festival, the largest annual outdoor event by Watsons Taiwan, made a powerful comeback this year. Fully upgraded, the festival brought together over 30 popular health and beauty brands, nearly 100 star products, and immersive interactive experiences.

Held at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, the event featured a large-scale marketplace, interactive game challenges, and live stage performances, making it an all‑in‑one destination. New initiatives such as Priority Pass fast-track access and challenge missions further elevated the customer journey.

The festival successfully attracted nearly 25,000 visitors, highlighting Watsons Taiwan’s commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for its customers.

The World of Health & Beauty

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:26:39 +0000

Superdrug Presents made a highly anticipated return, delivering four days of immersive health and beauty experiences. The event welcomed over 1,000 influencers and attracted more than 10,000 customers.

With over 60 health and beauty brands under one roof, including a dedicated space showcasing the very best in Korean beauty and skincare, Superdrug continued to champion innovation and discovery, creating even more memorable experiences for customers.

Run Towards Wellness

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:12:09 +0000

Watsons Hong Kong welcomed online customers to join an energising evening run, bringing its Health & Beauty philosophy to life through movement, vitality and positive energy.

More than a running event, it was a meaningful reminder that wellness is best experienced together, where every step forward reflects our collective commitment to living better, stronger and healthier.

The World of Beauty

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:34:22 +0000

Kruidvat is introducing customers in Belgium and the Netherlands a new exclusive makeup brand, SHEGLAM. Known for its on-trend products and accessible approach to beauty, SHEGLAM brings fresh energy to Kruidvat’s assortment, offering customers greater choice with some of the most sought-after beauty products from around the world.

One Smile Endless Rewards

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:41:21 +0000

To celebrate AS Watson's 185th Anniversary, Watsons has launched the Super Smile Meter, an interactive game on the Watsons App where customers simply need to smile at the camera to participate and instantly unlock rewards.

Super Smile Meter is now live in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, and will soon be rolled out to Taiwan and Singapore - inviting everyone to join the celebration and share a smile.

AS Watson Group Hong Kong Outstanding Student Sports Awards Honours Nearly 1,000 Student Athletes United Power Unveils “185” Mosaic Connecting the Community Through Sports

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:38:06 +0000

Established in 2005, the AS Watson Group Hong Kong Outstanding Student Sports Awards (HKSSA) is one of the largest student athlete recognition programmes. This year’s Award Presentation Ceremony honoured around 1,000 outstanding athletes from primary, secondary and special schools—representing nearly 90% of local schools. The families of the awardees and school representatives also gathered today at The TIDES, Whampoa, to witness and celebrate these proud moments of achievement.

Dr. Malina Ngai, JP, Group CEO of AS Watson and Honorary Advisor of HKSSA, said “TheHKSSA has upheld the principle of ‘one award per school’ since its establishment. Beyond recognising students’ outstanding sports achievements, we hope each awardee will become a ‘sports ambassador’, sowing the seeds of passion for sports across school campuses and the community, inspiring more people to take part in sports. If each ambassador can encourage 10 fellow students to participate, this energy can extend to tens of thousands of young people. From the initial participation of just a few dozen schools, HKSSA has grown to include nearly 90% of schools across Hong Kong—around 1,000 schools today. This passing on of sporting culture is precisely the original vision behind the Awards.

This year’s Award Presentation Ceremony was officiated by Dr. Choi Yuk-lin, JP, Secretary for Education, as Guest of Honour, along with other distinguished guests. She kicked-off the ceremony and encouraged student athletes to rise to challenges and break through their limits. Dr Choi said, “Hong Kong’s sports achievements have reached new milestones in recent years, which is truly encouraging. The ‘AS Watson Group Hong Kong Outstanding Student Sports Awards’ recognises and motivates young athletes. We believe sports is education—building fitness while nurturing resilience, perseverance and character. We hope awardees will bring the spirit of sport into daily life, keep striving for excellence, and bring honour to Hong Kong.”

World Record “185” Mosaic Puzzle Brings the Sporting Spirit into the Community

To celebrate AS Watson Group’s 185th anniversary, awardees jointly assembled a “AS Watson Group 185th Anniversary Dumbbell Water Bottle Mosaic Puzzle” with 1,000 dumbbell water bottles during the previous professional photoshoot. The student stacked installation—symbolising the effort behind daily training and the Group’s two-decade commitment to student athletes. The collective creation successfully set a “World’s Largest Dumbbell Water Bottle Mosaic Puzzle” world record and received official certification from World Record Association at ceremony, adding special significance to the milestone celebration.

After the ceremony, all dumbbell water bottles will be donated to different local NGOs, including Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association, Hong Kong Christian Service, Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service, Hans Andersen Club and etc, to promote community sports participation and healthy living. Past awardees also formed as a volunteer team, leading simple fitness sessions for the elderly, extending health and vitality from the campus to every corner of the community.

Diverse Sports Shine as Emerging and Niche Disciplines Gain Momentum

Over the years, HKSSA has recognised nearly 18,500 exceptional student athletes, including Ryan Choi Chun-yin, Shek Wai Hung, Cecilia Yeung Man Wai and etc. Among this year’s awardees, comprising 553 male and 444 female students, with the youngest awardees aged 10, covering 70 sporting disciplines, including traditional sports such as basketball, football, volleyball, athletics and swimming, as well as emerging and niche disciplines including korfball, breakdance, virtual dodgeball, tchoukball and lawn bowls. This diversity reflecting students’ drive to break limits across a wider sporting landscape. Many have achieved strong results in inter-school, territory-wide and international competitions, reflecting the resilience and expanding horizons of Hong Kong’s student athletes.

Guests Inspire Students Through Music and Sport

The ceremony welcomed youth icons: Ivan, Yang Pok Man, a rising Hong Kong basketball player and member of the Hong Kong U22 team; Hayson, Kwok Lai Hei, an emerging music talent, basketball school partner and coach. They shared the perseverance behind their journeys, encouraging awardees to embrace challenges, push beyond limits and turn passion into motivation.

“Sports Star” Photoshoot and Exchange Programme Continue

Continuing a long‑standing tradition, awardees took professional portraits as “Sports Stars” to commemorate their achievements. Photos will be showcased at the ceremony and on the HKSSA website. The Sports Exchange Programme will take place in summer, offering selected awardees opportunities to visit different sports training bases, exchange with athletes from different cultures.

JoyClub Rewards For Seniors

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:05:36 +0000

As one of Hong Kong’s most extensive membership reward programmes, MoneyBack continues to evolve to better serve the needs of different customer segments. As part of its latest enhancement, MoneyBack has partnered with the JoyYou Card to introduce JoyClub, a dedicated membership tier designed exclusively for seniors.

By simply linking their JoyYou Card to their MoneyBack account, members can join JoyClub and enjoy a wide range of exclusive offers at participating merchants across the city.

To make the experience even more seamless and accessible, MoneyBack has enhanced its reward network by upgrading self‑checkout machines at selected PARKnSHOP and Watsons stores, while introducing new Octopus card readers at Fortress stores. This has created over 370 dedicated JoyClub Stations across Hong Kong, allowing seniors to join instantly with a simple tap and start enjoying rewards with ease.

Classic Revival

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:53:40 +0000

To mark the 185th anniversary of AS Watson, Watsons Water has reintroduced two classic beverages: the iconic Super Cola Drink, known for its fine, lively bubbles with a refreshing balance of sweetness and dryness, and the Cream Soda, celebrated for its fragrant aroma and smooth, delightfully refreshing taste. Together, they revive the nostalgic charm of old Hong Kong and rekindle fond taste memories across generations.