The AS Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards (HKSSA), one of the largest athletic recognition programmes in Hong Kong, is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, the 2024-2025 Award Presentation Ceremony was held at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, themed "Together, We Cheer On," valuing the journey over the outcome and applauding students’ perseverance and determination. With the participation and support of nearly 90% of local schools, the HKSSA has established itself as a prestigious accolade. By honouring one sports talent from each participating school, the programme has recognised nearly 17,400 exceptional student athletes to date. This year, HKSSA is breaking previous records in school participation and student recognition, commending nearly 1,000 student athletes for their commitment to sports, inspiring them to boldly embrace challenges.
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, proudly announces its exceptional performance in the recently released Global Powers of Retailing 2025 report by Deloitte. Rising to 52nd place among the world’s top 250 retailers - up three positions from the previous report – AS Watson solidifies its standing as a trailblaser in the global retail landscape.
eLab, AS Watson's in-house digital agency, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a vibrant sports day that unites various group departments. The event featured thrilling games, including dodgeball, team skiing, tug of war, and many more exciting activities. The day brought all colleagues together as a harmonious ONE, embodying the spirit of unity and collaboration that has driven eLab's continuous innovation over the past decade.
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Watsons Athletic Club has achieved remarkable recognition with the Social Enterprise Supporter Award through its collaboration with Rhys Workshop Ltd, a social enterprise that upcycles old uniforms into fashionable and practical shoe bags. This honour acknowledges Watsons Athletic Club’s commitment to supporting social enterprises and promoting ethical consumption, further demonstrating its dedication to environmental responsibility.
AS Watson Group announced the appointment of Clarice Au as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Retail Hong Kong, AS Watson. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the management of our four diverse retail businesses in Hong Kong, namely Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress and Watson’s Wine.
Watsons Athletic Club (WAC) hosted its 35th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, themed "Shine Bright, Shine Far”, signifying the transmission of the sporting spirit through generations and inspiring the new generation to shine on the field. Around 200 guests, including representatives from the China Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates, athletes, registered coaches, sponsor delegates and parent representatives, gathered to witness and celebrate this significant moment.
AS Watson Group achieved remarkable success at CTgoodjobs Best HR Awards, winning Employer of the Year for the third consecutive year. The Group is also proud to receive the Grand Award for Best Graduate and Management Trainee Programme, as well as the Grand Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility and Learning & Development Team of the Year. These outstanding achievements underscore the Group’s unwavering commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace and nurturing the next generation.
AS Watson announced the grand opening of its 16,800th store worldwide, further consolidating its position as the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, with a portfolio of 12 brands operating across 29 markets. This store was opened in Rotterdam, marking a remarkable milestone in AS Watson’s ongoing expansion and its commitment to delivering a seamless and exceptional O+O (Offline plus Online) customer experience.
AS Watson announced the launch of its community support programme “Wanderer Watchers”, which aims to create a Dementia Care Network that is instrumental in detecting and locating missing dementia patients.
