Sales for the first half ending 29th February rose +2.7% to US$70.2bn (3.2% on a constant currency basis). Operating income saw double digit decline, down -23% to US$2.2bn. Performance in Q2 exceeds expectations Retail Pharmacy USA This division delivered +3.8% growth in the second quarter, with comparable store sales up +2.7%. This was driven by strong growth in pharmacy (+5.3%) refle...

A.S. Watson has posted its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2019. Total retail revenue was up 4% in local currencies, but flat at HKD169.2bn (US$21.8bn) after foreign currency translation impacts. Results summary – revenue up across all H&B divisions in local currencies  Total retail revenue (H&B segments and Other Retail), EBITDA and EBIT of HKD169.2bn (US$21.8bn), HKD16.9b...

A.S. Watson has opened a Watsons Play Glam concept store at Tuen Mun Town Plaza, Hong Kong. Digitising in-store and increasing shopper interaction The grand opening of Watsons Play Glam was on 20 th January. It operates approx. 418 sq m / 4,500 sq ft, carrying more than 15,000 products from 7,100 health and beauty brands. The store has various customer interactive experience zones, a stron...