A.S. Watson to invest HK$620m in retail drive in Hong Kong

Published: 12-Aug-2015
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The retail operator plans to open more than 80 stores this year

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A.S. Watson to invest HK$620m in retail drive in Hong Kong
A.S. Watson recently opened its 12,000th retail store

A.S. Watson recently opened its 12,000th retail store

A.S. Watson, the operator of Superdrug, Rossmann and The Perfume Shop, has revealed plans to plough approximately HK$620m into opening and refitting retail stores in Hong Kong over the next two years.

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