1828 |
The
Canton Dispensary, the forerunner of A.S. Watson,
opened in Guangzhou, China |
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| 1832 |
Established
the first soda-water factory in China (one of the
very first companies in the world to manufacture
soda-water). |
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| 1841 |
Operations
extended to Hong Kong, the company founded the Hong
Kong Dispensary. |
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| 1862 |
The
name A.S. Watson (after Dr. Alexander Skirving Watson
who joined the company as Manager in 1858) began
to feature prominently with the Hong Kong Dispensary. |
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| 1869 |
Hong Kong Dispensary was being appointed as the Hong Kong Governorˇ¦s and the Duke of Edinburghˇ¦s chemist. |
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| 1871 |
The Hong Kong Dispensary was traded under the name A.S. Watson & Company. |
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| 1875 |
Erected
the first factory in Hong Kong at 1-3 Stanley Street,
producing six flavours of beverages. |
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| 1883 |
A.S.
Watson expanded overseas to the Philippines and
China; established a pharmacy and a soft drink factory
(1884) in Manila. |
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| 1886 |
Certificate
of Incorporation of A.S. Watson & Co., Limited.
was issued on 19th January. |
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| 1895 |
A.S.
Watson operated 35 stores and produced about 300
dispensary, toiletry and perfumery lines. |
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