AS Watson Group (ASW) website garnered the Silver Award in “Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme” for 2nd year running, and the Group’s “HK Students Sports Awards” website has also won the silver award for the first time this year. As a joint initiative of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and the Equal Opportunities Commission of Hong Kong, the scheme aims to encourage accessible web design amongst enterprises and organisations in various sectors and to recognise for their dedication and achievements in adopting barrier-free web design. ASW is the only Health & Beauty retail company which is awarded in the scheme by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government.
AS Watson Group (ASW) has always been demonstrating good corporate social responsibility and caring spirit to the community. This year, ASW is once again recognised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for our passion and commitment in exemplary corporate citizenship, with the newly established “10 Year Plus Caring Company” logo. With the proactive support in creating a barrier-free environment and culture, ASW is also proudly awarded the first-ever “List of Barrier-free Companies” under Caring Company scheme, which is the only Health & Beauty retailer to achieve this accolade amongst a total of 46 awardees.
Watsons Water is honored as “Consumer Caring Company” by GS1 Hong Kong. Striving for persistence in purity assurance, Watsons Water delivers the purest distilled water and superior services over 110 years.
PARKnSHOP believes in contributing to society and particularly cares for needs of the elderly. Following the success of its first-ever “Food Coupon For Senior” scheme in town earlier, PARKnSHOP again launched the “10% Off Special Offer Programme” for seniors to promote the spirit of care and bring love to community.
In celebration of the grand opening of its 1,500th store in Mainland China, Watsons organized a charity fun run in Guangzhou on 20 July to mark this joyous occasion with a note of care to the community. This charitable run aimed to raise fund for Sowers Action, while arousing public awareness on the needs of children in rural regions of Mainland China and spreading positive energy to the society.
Nuance-Watson has proved its capabilities and determination in enriching travel retail experience by attaining various recognitions in a row. Awarded by the renowned travel-retail publisher Duty Free News International in May, Nuance-Watson Asia received “Asia/Pacific Travel Retailer of the Year”, while Nuance-Watson Singapore won the “Airport Travel Retailer of the Year in Asia/Pacific” and the “Best New Shop Opening in Asia/Pacific” awards, underlining their strong competitive edge in the region.
Watsons and PARKnSHOP China are proudly on the honour roll again in the latest 2012 China Top 100 Chain Retailers ranking published annually by the China Chain Store and Franchise Association (CCFA), demonstrating the tremendous success in their customer-centric retail strategy amongst other world renowned retail chains in China.
It has been the commitment of PARKnSHOP China to focus on the ever-changing customer needs，therefore innovative store formats were introduced to serve different customers better through unique shopping experiences. On 7 December, PARKnSHOP China was awarded “2012 The Best Marketing Innovation” in the 2012 China Marketing Grand Ceremony in recognition of its customer-oriented service, presented by ND Media and Nan Fang Metropolis Daily in Shenzhen.
AS Watson Group has once again chosen October in which 39 retail brands across 33 operating markets joined hands to BRING MORE TO LIFE through volunteering. Into its second year, the AS Watson Global Volunteer Day features a wide range of activities, from service for the mentally challenged, underprivileged children and the elderly, charity walks, health check, cleaning up beaches and conservation work.
AS Watson Group (ASW) has just reached an important milestone when the total store number hit 10,000 just before the end of 2011. As the world's leading health, beauty and lifestyle retailer, ASW has been bringing more to the life of every customer across 33 markets. With its global expansion plan in place, AS Watson continues its strive to exceed customers' expectations in over 10,000 stores.
