1903 |
Watson's
Water was established to provide pure water in Hong
Kong and Mainland China. |
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| 1910 |
To
concentrate resources and energy, A.S. Watson closed
all branches in China and the Philippines. |
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| 1937 |
The
Japanese invasion of China halted Watson's China
operations. |
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| 1941 |
A.S.
Watson celebrated centenary just months before the
Japanese attack and the fall of Hong Kong on 13th
December. |
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| 1945 |
A.S. Watson resumed business on 1st September. |
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| 1963 |
Hutchison
Group acquired a controlling interest in A.S. Watson
& Co., Ltd. |
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| 1972 |
Acquired
PARKnSHOP supermarkets from Y.K. Lau. |
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| 1973 |
Acquired
Peter Pan Toy Shops. Launched Mountain Cream ice-cream
products. |
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