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Watsons Singapore launches store-in-store concept
Watsons Singapore has launched a premium store concept at Takashimaya. The 7000sqft store hosts distinct zones encompassing skincare, hair care, health and personal care, with new brands such as...
View ArticleProtests take their toll on Watsons stores
Sales by Watsons stores located in areas affected by ongoing street protests have fallen markedly in both June and July. The protests have been ongoing since early June, largely confined to the island...
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AS Watson launches in-store DNA-tests with Prenetics
AS Watson Group has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with genetics and digital-health company Prenetics in Asia and Europe. The strategic partnership involves the launch of Circle DNA,...
View ArticleJD may list Dada-JD Daojia in the US
Chinese e-commerce giant JD is considering a share listing in the US, according to a Reuters report. The firm has entered into early-stage discussions with bankers about a deal that could raise US$500...
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My Japanese Beauty Fantasy on Orchard Road launched with Watsons
Japanese cosmetics & personal care brands Anessa, Senka, and Tsubaki have partnered with Watsons Singapore to launch a My Japanese Beauty pop-up store in Orchard Road. The three Shiseido brands...
View ArticleWatsons Philippines to add 50 stores this year
Watsons Philippines plans to open another 50 stores this year, adding to the 781 branches it already operates. Parent AS Watson, the health-and-beauty retailer headquartered in Hong Kong, has more...
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Cumulative commerce: how Watsons drives in-store sales from selling online
If any retailer still doubts the value of adopting a click-and-collect strategy for their online offer, they should take a look at Watsons, owned by Hong Kong-headquartered retail giant AS Watson....
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Watsons China launches WeChat Work and Cloud stores
Health and beauty retailer Watsons has partnered with Tencent’s WeChat Work platform to establish an online presence and launch cloud-based WeChat stores this quarter. Watsons China’s launch on WeChat...
View ArticleWatsons loyalty program reaches 100 million-member milestone
Health-and-beauty brand Watsons has recorded 100 million loyalty members , adding an average of 1 million new members every quarter. Launched in 2008, Watsons’ loyalty program is available in 14...
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Ikea opens planning studio in Singapore In collaboration with interior design marketplace Livspace, Ikea Singapore has launched a standalone planning studio in the Jurong Point shopping mall. The...
View ArticleInside A.S. Watson’s omnichannel retail strategy
Last month, Hong Kong’s A.S Watson Group, the world’s largest health and beauty retailer, announced a new partnership with Grab, a ride-hailing and food and parcel delivery app in Southeast Asia, that...
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Watsons creates Sustainable Choices category with 1600+ products
Surging consumer demand for sustainable products has prompted Hong Kong-headquartered health & beauty retailer Watsons to aggregate more than 1600 products into a Sustainable Choices category...
View ArticleWatsons opens first Qatar store at Doha Festival City
Hong Kong-headquartered health and beauty retailer, Watsons, has made its Qatar debut with its first store opening at Doha Festival City. The Qatar launch is part of the retailer’s expansion plan in...
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Watsons and L’Oreal launch Hong Kong-wide recycling program
L’Oreal Hong Kong has partnered with Watsons and recycling social enterprise V Cycle to launch the recycling program ‘Beauty for the Future’. The campaign aims to encourage customers to recycle their...
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Watsons eyes 100-strong store network in the Middle East
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Watsons is expanding its footprint in the Middle East with plans to open more locations in the region. Watsons opened its first store in Dubai Mall in the UAE in 2020...
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How Watsons is raising the bar for beauty retail in Singapore
Watsons, a health and beauty retailer in Singapore, has launched Retailssure, a first-of-a-kind makeup exchange program, as it marks its 35th anniversary. Running from 8 March until 30 June, the...
View ArticleWatsons ramps up China expansion, plans 300 more stores
Watsons plans to add 300 stores to its portfolio in China, as part of its ambition to expand its O+O platform strategy. The business says it has been innovating with its store designs during the past...
View ArticleHaircarebear and Watsons forge sweet wellness alliance in Malaysia
A delicious revolution in the booming wellness category is underway, spearheaded by Haircarebear. The Australian brand, renowned for its innovative approach to delivering supplements through...
View ArticleFriso and Watsons launch Tin2Green recycling initiative in Hong Kong
Dutch milk brand Friso and Watsons Hong Kong have launched Tin2Green, an initiative encouraging consumers to recycle milk powder tins at Watsons stores across Hong Kong. Friso initially launched the...
View ArticleWatsons opens 8000th Asia store in Manila
Health and personal care retailer Watsons has opened its 8000th Asia store at SM Mall of Asia in Manila. “The Philippines has been selected for this momentous occasion because it’s one of the...
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