A.S. Watson to enter the Middle East after striking historic franchise agreement

Published: 8-Sep-2020
Retail

The health and beauty retail conglomerate will launch its Watsons chain into Gulf Cooperation Council countries through its first-ever franchise agreement

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A.S. Watson Group is to enter the Middle East with 100 new stores by the end of 2025, after striking its first-ever franchise agreement.

The retail giant has inked the historic deal with Al-Futtaim, a privately-held

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