AS Watson established in 1841, we've grown from just one small dispensary into the world's largest international health & beauty retailer, operating over 16,800 stores in 29 markets. AS Watson Group is one of the longest-standing companies in Hong Kong, and possibly even the world.
In 1871, Hong Kong Pharmacy was officially registered as A.S. Watson & Company.
Our entrepreneurial spirit motivates us to continue expanding the business. From 1987, we start our expansion journey overseas to all cross Asia, helping people Look Good, Feel Great.
AS Watson enters the European market in year 2000 with our first acquisition of Savers health & beauty retail chain in the UK, followed by a number of acquisitions across Europe, bringing Kruidvat, Superdrug, Trekpleister, Drogas, Rossmann, ICI PARIS XL, Marionnaud and The Perfume Shop into our family.
We stay leading since then and never want to stand still, the Group embarked on our journey of digital transformation since 2012 to stay relevant to customers, providing seamless offline plus online integrated experience 24/7, we call it O+O.
In 2021, AS Watson Group is celebrating its 180 years as one of the longest standing retailers in Hong Kong and in the world.

Much has changed over 180 years, for us and our customers. But one thing hasn’t changed: our purpose to put a smile on our customers’ faces remains.