Upcycling Workshop
Watson’s Wine co-hosted an Upcycling Workshop with Social Venture Hong Kong. Volunteers from Watson’s Wine and a group of children worked hand in hand to upcycle wooden wine boxes and glass bottles. Two upcycling artists were invited to share their ideas on how to upcycle the materials into lanterns and treasure boxes.
Watsons Develops Successful Partnership with K-Beauty Brands Mise En Scène and COSRX in Asia
Is K-Beauty here to stay? According to the data released by the Korea Customs Service and Korea Cosmetic Association, South Korean cosmetics exports climbed 16.1% to reach nearly USD7.6 billion in 2020 despite the pandemic. In addition, latest research forecasts that the market size of K-Beauty will continue to grow at CAGR 9% from 2021 to 2027*.
Let’s Try!
FORTRESS has launched Microsoft Windows 11 Experience Zone at Telford Plaza Store, Hong Kong. From now on, customers can experience the new features of Windows 11. There is also a game zone where customers can try out gaming laptops with Xbox Game Pass! Freebies will also be given to customers upon purchase of selected Microsoft products.
Wellbeing Campaign
To promote wellbeing awareness, PARKnSHOP Hong Kong kicked off a Wellbeing Campaign with a series of activities in September 2021. The leadership team demonstrated stretching exercises at the office and all staff were given a stretching brand to exercise together. A Fruit, Healthy Snack & Drink Booth was also set up to encourage colleagues to build healthy eating habits.
Smiles for Seniors
AS Watson Group organised the Project LOL Elderly Visit, a highlighting activity of Smile for Good 2021, sharing love and smiles with 2,000 singleton elderly in Hong Kong. With the support of colleagues from PARKnSHOP, Watsons, FORTRESS, Watson’s Wine and Watsons Water, the elderly enjoyed a wonderful time filled with love, joy and happiness.
Building a Greener World
In an effort to raise students’ awareness in environmental protection, PARKnSHOP’s Green School Programme invites all primary schools and special schools to apply for funding for the projects of sustainable farming, energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling. Since 2013, over 580 green projects have been funded, giving students wonderful opportunities to learn about sustainability in practice.
MoneyBack is Recognised for Marketing Excellence
MoneyBack, the largest loyalty programme in Hong Kong, has won “Excellence in Marketing Collaboration” at the HKMA/ ViuTV & Now TV Awards for Marketing Excellence.
Watsons Collaborates with Global Supplier Partners to Launch Over 1,600 Sustainable Choices
Watsons is proud to announce the launch of over 1,600 Sustainable Choices products both in stores and online. The launch is the result of close collaboration with global supplier partners, including sector leaders Beiersdorf, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Kao, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt, Shiseido and Unilever*.
Watsons Athletic Club Held the First Large-scale Athletics Competition in Hong Kong Since the Pandemic
The Watsons Athletic Club Annual Challenge 2021 was held from 1 to 3 October 2021 in the Wan Chai Sports Ground. This was the first large-scale athletics competition in Hong Kong since the pandemic, attracting over 2,800 participants across 33 events.
