As Watson Switzerland

AS Watson Group is the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, established in 1841 with a long history and extensive global presence. As a member of CK Hutchison Holdings, AS Watson operates over 17,000 stores across 31 markets worldwide, primarily in Asia and Europe, making it a leading figure in retail for health, beauty, and lifestyle products.In Switzerland, AS Watson Group is represented primarily through its European operations and has a significant presence in retail formats including supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, distribution centers, warehouses, and cash and carry outlets. Their multi-format strategy caters to diverse consumer needs, positioning the group strongly within the FMCG purchasing and retail market.AS Watson's retail network features well-recognized brands such as Watsons Your Personal Store, Kruidvat, Marionnaud, Superdrug, Savers, and others, offering a wide range of health, beauty, and consumer products. The group serves over 160 million loyalty members globally, leveraging data analytics and integrated online and offline retail (O+O) to optimize the customer experience and supplier partnerships.The company is committed to sustainability, innovation, and corporate social responsibility, having supported over 180 charitable organizations and contributed more than 41,000 volunteer hours in 2024.Financially, AS Watson's annual turnover is substantial, estimated at above 10 billion euros, with Europe accounting for about two-thirds of the total revenues. It employs tens of thousands of people in its markets, including Switzerland, and operates over a thousand selling points providing extensive geographic coverage.Its Swiss office located in Zurich supports supplier collaboration and regional operations, strengthening its supplier engagement and distribution capabilities in the local market.AS Watson Group continues to evolve as a leader in health and beauty retail, combining a rich heritage with a modern, customer-centric approach that integrates technology and sustainability to meet contemporary consumer demands.