A.S. Watson Group Opens its Worldwide 15,000th Storein Kuala Lumpur
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The world’s largest and fastest growing international health & beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group celebrates an important milestone today as it opens its 15,000th store.
Growth Continues at Record Rate
For the fourth year in a row, A.S. Watson’s new store opening continues to be at an average speed of one store every seven hours across its 25 markets in Asia and Europe.
The worldwide 15,000th store opening of A.S. Watson coincides with its 500th store opening of Watsons in Malaysia, one of the fastest growing countries for beauty and wellness products. Watsons is the flagship retail brand of A.S. Watson with over 7,200 stores in 13 markets in Asia and Eastern Europe.
The new store is located in Central i-City, a new shopping mall in Malaysia, and it uses technology to enhance customer experience and connect offline and online. The 4,200 square-feet G8 design store is equipped with StyleMe, AR (Augmented Reality) technology, to showcase the latest fashionable product, in a fun and engaging way for customers. Watsons’ Hi Mirror skin analysis device is also available for customers to assess their skin conditions at the store. G8 represents the 8th Generation of the Watsons store design incorporating extensive customer and store team feedback, as well as market research of latest trends on shopping experience. It will roll out across the region in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Turkey later this year.
“Watson’s new store opening continues to be at an average speed of one store every seven hours across its 25 markets in Asia and Europe.”
O+O Strategy – Strengthening Customer Connectivity Online and Offline
Mr Dominic Lai, Group Managing Director of A.S. Watson Group is very excited at the celebration event of this important milestone, “The continued success of our business is about customer connectivity – our ability to connect customers with products, trends and experience they want in beauty, personal care, health and wellness. Our O+O (Online and Offline) strategy focuses on providing an extensive store network, excellent in-store customer service, most relevant health and beauty assortment, combined with seamless digital experience and loyalty schemes that help to put smiles on customers’ faces.”
Globally A.S. Watson has over 135 million loyalty members and has been investing HK$1 billion (approx.US$128 million) in digital since 2012 to enhance customer experience and enable the business to build data-driven approach to stay closer to customers’ needs.
A Thankful Celebration
Mr Lai continues, “We are one of the longest standing companies in the world with 178 years of history. To be able to reach yet another critical milestone, this is only possible with the love from our customers, passion and commitment from our 140,000 colleagues around the world, and the unfailing support from our business partners.”
From one dispensary in Hong Kong to 15,000 stores worldwide, A.S. Watson has built close relationship with customers and a strong team of 140,000 colleagues. The celebration activities in every market will be about thanking customers and showing appreciation to colleagues. There will be campaigns in every market to celebrate, including member-exclusive benefits and special offers, both offline and online.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific A.S. Watson Group brand achieved its 500th store opening in Malaysia at the same time as the 15,000th worldwide milestone?
Which specific A.S. Watson Group brand achieved its 500th store opening in Malaysia at the same time as the 15,000th worldwide milestone?
Watsons, the flagship retail brand of A.S. Watson, opened its 500th store in Malaysia. This coincided with the group's 15,000th store opening globally. Watsons is a key brand for beauty and wellness products in Malaysia.
Q.What is the name of the new shopping mall where the 15,000th A.S. Watson store, and 500th Malaysian Watsons store, is located?
What is the name of the new shopping mall where the 15,000th A.S. Watson store, and 500th Malaysian Watsons store, is located?
The new store is located in Central i-City, a new shopping mall in Malaysia. This G8 design store uses technology like StyleMe and Hi Mirror to enhance customer experience. It is the 500th Watsons store in the country.
Q.How many markets currently have Watsons stores, and what regions do these markets cover?
How many markets currently have Watsons stores, and what regions do these markets cover?
Watsons operates over 7,200 stores across 13 markets. These markets are located in Asia and Eastern Europe. The new G8 store design will roll out in several Asian countries and Turkey later this year.
Q.What is the 'G8' store design, and where will it be implemented after its initial launch?
What is the 'G8' store design, and where will it be implemented after its initial launch?
The G8 design is the 8th generation of Watsons store design, incorporating customer feedback and market research. It will roll out across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Turkey later this year to enhance shopping experience.
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