AS Watson opens global flagship
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AS Watson Group has opened its 12,000th store worldwide – in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay.
Perhaps fittingly, the store is a three-storey flagship, at 8000 sqft, the brand’s largest store in Hong Kong.
Located on Yun Ping Rd, the new store features the latest Watsons store design concept internationally, a blend of “contemporary and elegant style”.
“As an all-rounded health and beauty store, the flagship store provides customers with over 8300 unique products, including 840 healthcare and beauty brands of which 250 are Watsons exclusives,” the company said in a statement.
The wide selection of products are categorised into different themes, such as organic skincare products, derma cosmetics, baby care area, men’s care area and health checks. Pharmaceutical and beauty consulting services, in-store nursery room and mobile charging stations are available to provide comprehensive customer services.
At the store’s opening ceremony, Li Tzar Kuoi, Victor, the co-MD and deputy chairman of Watson’s parent CK Hutchison’s Group said Hong Kong has a special place in the company’s heart.
“Last year, AS Watson Group opened and refitted 76 retail stores in Hong Kong; and for this year, the number is expected to amount to over 80. The capital investment involved would be approximately HK$620 million over these two years,” Li said.
“We will continue to invest in the city. ”
““Last year, AS Watson Group opened and refitted 76 retail stores in Hong Kong; and for this year, the number is expected to amount to over 80.”
Founded back in 1941 as a small dispensary, the AS Watson Group was the 14th company to register in Hong Kong. Now it is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer and one of the world’s fastest-growing retailers. Watson plans to open 1300 new stores around the world in 2015 – nearly three per day.
Fortune Centre Watsons Hong Kong Flagship Store has the widest selection of natural & organic skin care products of nine international brands, including the Anumi, a well-known Australian brand with international organic certification, and American brand Burt’s Bees.
Derma cosmetic products from 12 brands are on sale, including the French cosmetic brands Uriage and Filorga, which will have their exclusive counter, and Watsons’ exclusive brands such as Skin Advanced, CNP. Customers can also enjoy skin analysis and derma cosmetics consulting services.
A wide range of cosmetic brands, including Clio, Luna and Peripera, etc, from Korea will be exclusively offered in this biggest cosmetic zone among all Watsons stores. Nail brands like Sally Hansen and Depend 7Day will also be available here. Customers can even enjoy makeup or manicure services.
The Baby Zone offers a large variety of baby products, ranging from diapers, baby wipes, milk powders, etc, giving babies full care and protection. The Men’s Zone offers men’s grooming and health products selections of 14 brands, including Men’s Biore, L’Oréal Men Expert and Za Men, which is a Watson’s exclusive.
As the Asia’s largest health and beauty retailer, Watsons aims to make customers ‘Look Good, Feel Great’. Nine professionals, including two pharmacists, one dispenser, three health and fitness advisors and three beauty consultants will station in-store to provide customers with professional health consulting and assessment services, such as the Ultrasound Bone Density test as well as measurements for blood pressure and BMI (Body Mass Index).
The Flagship Store provides customer services such as free wireless internet access, mobile charging stations, baby nursing room, and washrooms.
Questions & Answers
Q.How large is the new AS Watson flagship store in Hong Kong?
How large is the new AS Watson flagship store in Hong Kong?
The new flagship store in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay is a three-storey building. At 8000 sqft, it is the brand's largest store in Hong Kong.
Q.What is the capital investment AS Watson Group plans for Hong Kong over two years?
What is the capital investment AS Watson Group plans for Hong Kong over two years?
AS Watson Group expects to invest approximately HK$620 million in Hong Kong over two years. This capital is for opening and refitting retail stores in the city.
Q.How many new stores does Watson plan to open globally in 2015?
How many new stores does Watson plan to open globally in 2015?
Watson plans to open 1300 new stores around the world in 2015. This equates to nearly three new stores per day for the year.
Q.What professional staff are available at the new flagship store?
What professional staff are available at the new flagship store?
The flagship store has nine professionals available, including two pharmacists, one dispenser, three health and fitness advisors, and three beauty consultants. They provide various consulting and assessment services.