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AS Watson
AS Watson Group is a chain of health and beauty stores founded in Hong Kong in 1841. Recognised as one of the largest retailers in the world, the firm serves around 5 billion customers each year. AS Watson Group has been owned by CK Hutchison, a holding company, since 1981. At present, AS Watson Group manages over 15700 stores in the world.
AS Watson Group operates in 25 markets including the Philippines, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, etc. In 2000, the company entered the European market following the acquisition of Savers Health & Beauty. AS Watson Group has expanded in Europe by taking over several chains like Kruidvat, Drogas and Rossman.
A.S Watson operates the following banners in different sectors:
Health and Beauty
Watsons
Savers
Kruidvat
Drugs
Trekpleis
Health and Beauty Spektr
Rossman
Superdrug
Luxury perfumeries and cosmetics
ICI Paris XL
The perfume shop
Food, Electronics and Wine
ParknShop
Taste
Great
Fusion
Su-pa-pa-in
Fortress
Watson's wine
AS Watson Group has received several awards and recognitions throughout the years. In 2020, the business was ranked 49th in Deloitte’s list of the Global Powers of Retailing. In 2019, the firm was also one of the Top 50 Innovative Retailers and was also ranked 37th among Asia’s Top 1000 Brands.
AS Watson Group offers a wide range of products in the following categories:
Personal Care: skincare, face care, fragrances, etc.
Drinks: wine, soft drinks, water, etc.
Savory Grocery: broth, pulses, quinoa, rice, oil, noodles, etc.
Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolates, candies, dried fruits, etc.
Dairy: eggs, cheese,milk, etc.
Chilled & Fresh Food: charcuterie, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, etc.
Frozen Food: meat, poultry, ice-cream, vegetables, fruits, seafood, etc.
Household: cleaners, detergents, air fresheners, softeners, etc.
Furthermore, AS Watson Group has also developed its own brands featuring heath and beauty products as well as food and drinks. AS Watson Group provides over 5000 products under its private labels. Some of these brands are:
Pure Beauty: a range of skin care products
Watsons: a brand featuring an extensive range of cosmetics
Mr Juicy: a brand of soft drinks
Sunkist: a range of flavored beverages
Concerning the suppliers AS Watson Group is highly selective, especially when it comes to developing its brands. To ensure that all suppliers are respecting the necessary norms regarding safety and quality, they are regularly audited. All new products are also tested by toxicologists based in Europe. Products are tested in the company’s own laboratories which are ISO 17025 certified. In fact, tests are carried out at various stages of production.
AS Watson Group also considers the feedback of customers after new products have been launched as this helps them to know whether the products meet the customer’s expectations.
Headquarters
, Hong Kong
Phone number
Facts and figures
> 20k
Stores worldwide
Turnover
Global workforce
Marionnaud France
As Watson China
As Watson Philippines
As Watson Poland
As Watson Switzerland
As Watson Taiwan
As Watson Turkey
As Watson United Kingdom
Drogas Latvia
Kruidvat Netherlands
Marionnaud Czech Republic
Marionnaud Spain
ICI Paris Georgia
Ici Paris Xl Belgium
Drogas Lithuania
Marionnaud Austria
Marionnaud Italy