AS Watson joined hands with Operation Smile to host the “Give A Smile” medical mission in Bijie, Guizhou, China. The initiative provided free treatment for children with cleft conditions, bringing hope and life-changing opportunities to their families.
To promote breast cancer awareness, Watsons Thailand organised the “Sewing Confidence” event, where volunteers lovingly hand-crafted breast prostheses to donate to survivors who have undergone mastectomies. This heartfelt initiative symbolises care and empowerment, aiming to “sew confidence and spirit” back into their lives. It also reinforces a vital message: early detection saves lives.
AS Watson stands united with the Tai Po community, showing care to the affected residents. With support from the Housing Bureau, our retail brand Fortress has donated over HK$1 million worth of home appliances to more than 30 transitional housing units across Hong Kong. During this challenging time, we remain steadfast in our belief that love is the greatest strength. Through essential appliances such as kettles, rice cookers, hair dryers, and microwave ovens, we hope to convey care and warmth, bringing convenience and comfort to the affected families.
AS Watson’s retail brand Fortress is taking action to bring warmth and support to residents affected by the recent fire. We have donated 85 Fortress refrigerators and arranged installation for families living in the transitional housing “Good House” in Tai Po Shuen Wan, operated by charity SideBySide. This ensures they can safely store meals provided by Food Angel, helping protect their daily lives and deliver comfort and hope.
The fire tragedy happened at Tai Po Wang Fuk Court on 26 November 2025 brings profound sorrow to people across Hong Kong. AS Watson Group extends our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and our heartfelt care to all residents affected. May the departed rest in peace, and may the families find strength during this difficult time.
The fire tragedy happened at Tai Po Wang Fuk Court on 26 November 2025 brings profound sorrow to people across Hong Kong. AS Watson Group extends our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and our heartfelt care to all residents affected. May the departed rest in peace, and may the families find strength during this difficult time.
AS Watson and L’Oréal are partnering to make beauty more sustainable across three of our retail brands in eight markets by encouraging customers to return empty product containers for recycling. This includes Watsons Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Ukraine, Drogas Latvia, and Superdrug UK.
Watsons Hong Kong and Colgate join hands to upgrade the tube take-back programme, "Small Acts - Big Smiles". From now until 31 December 2026, customers can bring any used toothpaste tubes to nearly 180 Watsons stores across Hong Kong for recycling. Special recycling bins have been installed in 120 selected stores.
Watsons Turkey hosted the two-day Watsons Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Summit at Eskişehir Technical University. The event brought together over 800 professionals, students, suppliers, members and individuals interested in sustainability from various sectors. During the summit, participants were invited to share their insights on sustainability and entrepreneurship, reinforcing that these principles lie at the heart of our business model. The event featured inspiring panels on the Watsons Goodness Movement, social entrepreneurship, and environmental awareness.
Watsons Turkey was honoured with the GIGI Awards from the Marketing Communicators Association in the category of Social Responsibility and Sustainability - Employee Engagement in Achieving Goals. This recognition reflects how sustainability is embedded into the company culture, actively engaging employees in meaningful initiatives. Watsons Turkey remains dedicated to continuous innovation and to shaping a sustainable future together.
