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A.S. Watson Continues Technology Partnership Programme to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Posted in All markets • Asia • Europe • Hong Kong • News • Latest news • All brands • A.S. Watson GroupWednesday November 7th, 2018

: Malina Ngai, Group Chief Operating Officer of A.S. Watson Group, hosts the A.S. Watson Technology Partners Day Event and takes a group photo with representatives of all the Tech Partners

: Malina Ngai, Group Chief Operating Officer of A.S. Watson Group, visits a Tech Partner exhibition booth at the Technology Partner Day which demonstrates the use of robotics in retail

A.S. Watson Group (ASW), the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, hosted the first-ever ASW Technology Partner Day event in Hong Kong and announced to continue with its Technology Partnership programme in order to build a network of technology expert partners which helps accelerate digital transformation.

A.S. Watson Upgrades Digital Experience

Posted in All markets • Asia • Hong Kong • News • Latest news • All brands • A.S. Watson Group • WatsonsWednesday October 31st, 2018

: Watsons China partners with Meitu to introduce Meitu x Watsons electronic membership card

: Watsons Hong Kong and Meitu jointly alaunch the Magic Mirrors to provide skin-analysis service and product recommendation

: Watsons Taiwan introduce Watsons Pay to capture those customers looking for the convenience of mobile payment both online and in-store.

As the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, A.S. Watson Group has strived to be ahead of the market when it comes to service and experience, both in store and online. Alongside the launch of “Watsons Pay” in Taiwan and “Watsons Mini Store” in China, the Group has also announced a partnership with Meitu, the image editing software company. These launches are a testament to the business’ commitment to innovating in the eCommerce and social eCommerce area as well as enhancing the online and offline customer experience and connectivity.

PARKnSHOP, Yonghui and Tencent Joint Venture Press Conference

Posted in All markets • Asia • Hong Kong • Mainland China • News • A.S. Watson TV • All brands • A.S. Watson Group • PARKnSHOPFriday October 26th, 2018

A.S. Watson Group (ASW), the retail arm of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited(0001.HK), Yonghui Superstores Co Ltd. (601933.SS) and Tencent Holdings Ltd. (0700.HK) jointly announced the agreement to form a joint venture to redefine grocery retail in Guangdong, China.

Two Leading Retail Pioneers, A.S. Watson Group & Yonghui, and the World-Leading Internet Service Company, Tencent, Announce a Joint Venture to Create the Largest Grocery Retailer in Guangdong

Posted in All markets • Asia • Hong Kong • Mainland China • News • Latest news • All brands • A.S. Watson GroupWednesday October 24th, 2018

: Mr Dominic Lai, Group Managing Director of A.S. Watson Group, Mr Zhang Xuanning, Founder of Yonghui Superstores, and Ms Tian Jiangxue, Deputy General Manager of Tencent Smart Retail sign the contract of the joint-venture, regarding the establishment of PARKnSHOP-Yonghui

: Mr Dominic Lai, Group Managing Director of A.S. Watson Group, Mr Zhang Xuanning, Founder of Yonghui Superstores, and Ms Tian Jiangxue, Deputy General Manager of Tencent Smart Retail jointly officiate at the launch ceremony of PARKnSHOP-Yonghui

: Mr Dominic Lai, Group Managing Director of A.S. Watson Group, Mr Zhang Xuanning, Founder of Yonghui Superstores, and Ms Tian Jiangxue, Deputy General Manager of Tencent Smart Retail join Mr Henry Li, General Manager of PARKnSHOP China, Mr Lin Liquan, General Manager of Yonghui Guangdong and staff from both the supermarket chains toast the launch of PARKnSHOP-Yonghui

A.S. Watson Group (ASW), the retail arm of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited(0001.HK), Yonghui Superstores Co Ltd. (601933.SS) and Tencent Holdings Ltd. (0700.HK) today jointly announced the agreement to form a joint venture to redefine grocery retail in Guangdong, China.

Project LOL Elderly Visit 2018
Posted in All markets • Asia • Hong Kong • News • A.S. Watson TV • All brands • A.S. Watson GroupFriday October 19th, 2018

A.S. Watson Group organised the Project LOL Elderly Visit, a highlighting activity of Global Volunteer Day 2018, with the support of 950 volunteers from the Group’s business units and 45 business partners to visit more than 1,800 singleton elderly in Hong Kong on 14 October 2018.

CK Hutchison and Meitu Form Strategic Alliance
Posted in All markets • Asia • Hong Kong • News • Latest news • All brands • A.S. Watson Group • WatsonsTuesday October 16th, 2018

Based on Meitu’s advanced facial recognition and AI analysis technology, “Magic Mirror” enables users to apply real time makeup virtually in Watsons Hong Kong stores from late-October 2018 onwards

Customers will be able to experience the BeautyCam’s upgraded skin analysis feature in Meitu app, which helps users to match the right products that are available at Watsons

Watsons China and Meitu will launch a joint membership eCard

A New Business Model that Seamlessly Integrates Social media and Retail is Built to Enhance Online and Offline Interaction with Customers

Project LOL Elderly Visit 2018
Posted in All markets • Asia • Hong Kong • News • Latest news • All brands • A.S. Watson GroupSunday October 14th, 2018

Mr Dominic Lai, Group Managing Director of A.S. Watson Group (5th from left on the first row), representatives of Hong Kong Christian Service and Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited and elderly representatives officiate at the ceremony together with the Group’s management team and representatives of business partners to kick off the visit

A.S. Watson Group organised the Project LOL Elderly Visit, a highlighting activity of Global Volunteer Day 2018, with the support of 950 volunteers from the Group’s business units and 45 business partners to visit more than 1,800 singleton elderly in Hong Kong on 14 October 2018.

A.S. Watson Group Announces Partnership with Operation Smile Global “Give a Smile” Medical Charity Campaign
Posted in All markets • Asia • Europe • Hong Kong • News • Latest news • All brands • A.S. Watson GroupThursday October 4th, 2018

A.S. Watson Group announces a global, long-term partnership with Operation Smile, a charitable organisation providing corrective surgery to children born with facial disfigurements

PARKnSHOP Hong Kong organised charity sales of coloring books, and encouraging staff and customers to donate to Operation Smile

ASW Operation Smile global campaign is tailored to different operating markets, across all online and offline channels

A.S. Watson Group today announces a global, long-term partnership with Operation Smile, a charitable organisation providing corrective surgery to children born with facial disfigurements. The “Give a Smile” campaign will target to fund surgery for around 1,000 children with cleft palate or cleft lip by the end of 2019, giving them new smiles and fresh hope for a brighter future. This global CSR campaign builds on A.S. Watson Group’s long history of giving; the business began as a single, small dispensary providing free medicine to the needy, 177 years ago.

A.S Watson Appreciates Loyal Customers Through Global Roll-out Of VIP Programme
Posted in All markets • Asia • Europe • Hong Kong • News • Latest newsThursday September 20th, 2018

The Group announces the roll out of its new VIP loyalty programmes worldwide to enhance customer connectivity and plans to extend to all of its 24 markets

The Group has 130 million loyalty members across the globe currently

the new VIP programme is an additional and invitation-only tier of membership which aims to reward and retain top customers

VIP programmes thank our most loyal customers for shopping with us with amazing benefits and even more tailored rewards

In a world where customer preferences are ever-changing and they always want to try out something new, loyalty is everything to retailers. That is why A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is further investing in its loyal customers to give them unparalleled levels of rewards. Today, the Group announces it is rolling out new VIP loyalty programmes worldwide to enhance customer connectivity and plans to extend to all of its 24 markets by early 2019.

Give a Smile – gives hope to cleft children around the world
Posted in All markets • Asia • Europe • Hong Kong • News • Responsibilities • Community stories • All brands • A.S. Watson GroupTuesday September 18th, 2018

To support Operation Smile which provides free and corrective surgery to children with cleft conditions, A.S. Watson Group and its business units launch Give a Smile Global CSR Campaign and organise different activities to educate employees and customers about cleft conditions as well as raise funds for the cleft children, giving them new smiles and fresh hope.

Since May 2018, numerous fundraising activities have been held across Europe and Asia. Kruidvat Netherlands and Moneyback Hong Kong launched the customer point donation platforms; Watsons China and FORTRESS organised social media games for customers; Watsons Philippines and PARKnSHOP China donated a percentage of sales to Operation Smile; Watsons Taiwan and ICI PARIS XL Benelux produced themed charity sales items such as tote bag and reusable mask; PARKnSHOP Hong Kong partnered with suppliers to produce a children activity book for redemption.

MORE activities are coming up. Follow our facebook and #igiveasmile today on social media to contribute to this life-changing campaign!
https://www.facebook.com/ASWProjectLOL/

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