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.
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.
Spreading the Word
Watsons Hong Kong has appointed artist Lawrence Cheng to be TRU NIAGEN’s ambassador. His widespread popularity will help build awareness around the brand’s promise to keep customers looking youthful.