AS Watson Surpasses Halfway Mark in Global Youth Employment Pledge: 134,000 Young People Recruited Worldwide and 3.8 Million Training Hours Delivered to Empower Future Retail Leaders
AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, has reached a major milestone in its global youth employment pledge - recruiting 134,000 young people to date and delivering 3.8 million hours of training. This achievement marks more than halfway toward its goal of creating 200,000 opportunities by 2030.
Choosing Sustainable Paper, One Page at a Time
Paper is highly recyclable and widely used. FSC and PEFC certifications ensure responsible sourcing. AS Watson promotes certified or recycled paper and targets 100% recycled tertiary packaging by 2030 to support forest conservation and reduce plastic use.
Building the Future
AS Watson Industries’ Foshan Smart Factory has been honoured as a Winner of the 2025 Iconic Awards: Architecture – Corporate (Factory) by the German Design Council.
Watsons Spearheads Aesthetic Beauty Trend With Strategic JCprogram Expansion Across Asia
Watsons, AS Watson Group's flagship health and beauty brand, strategically positions itself at the forefront of the global aesthetic beauty revolution through accelerating the expansion of JCprogram, an exclusive Japanese clinical skincare brand, across Asia.
AS Watson Champions Ethical Retail and Community Empowerment
AS Watson leads in ethical retail through clear human rights policies, global supplier audits, and inclusive people strategies. In 2024, it empowered over 107,000 youths, conducted 467 social and environmental assessments of Own Brand manufacturers, and supported the community through “Give a Smile” campaign and “Project LOL” philanthropy programme.
AS Watson Celebrates World Pharmacists Day Honouring Over 3,000 Pharmacists and Nearly 10,000 Health Professionals Worldwide
On World Pharmacists Day, AS Watson proudly celebrates the dedication and expertise of its global network of pharmacists and health professionals, who play a pivotal role in helping customers lead healthier lives.
Recycled for Good: rPET Bottles, Infinite Possibilities
Recycled PET (rPET) is an eco-friendly material made from recycled plastics that not only reduces plastic waste but also saves energy and water. Watsons Water has long been a pioneer in sustainability. In 2015, it launched the first-ever 100% recyclable rPET bottles to help reduce plastic waste.
Watsons Launches Exclusive IP “The Watsons Family” Across Asia to Drive Customer Engagement Brand Loyalty
Watsons, AS Watson Group's flagship health and beauty brand, announces the exclusive launch of “The Watsons Family” - an innovative and vibrant character-driven intellectual property (IP) created to revolutionise customer engagement across Asia.
For a Better Tomorrow
Watsons’ Sustainable Choices campaign empowers customers to shop consciously, featuring 11,000 products across Asian markets and reinforcing Watsons’ commitment to sustainability.
