Ho Chi Minh City, in March 2024, renowned Asia’s leading Health & Beauty retailer Watsons – a brand in beauty and healthcare with over 8,000 stores in 15 Asian, European and Middle-East markets- held the Watsons Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Awards (HWB Awards) ceremony for the outstanding brands of 2023. Themed “The Stars Align”, the event aimed to pay tribute and congratulate brands for their exceptional campaigns and sales results, gathering the “crème de la crème” of health and beauty brands that were eagerly sought after by customers in Vietnam.
Since the impressive debut in 2019 with the grand opening of the first Watsons store in the iconic Bitexco Tower in the heart of District 1, Watsons’ journey has left an indelible mark on consumers’ hearts. As a leading brand in the O+O (Offline plus Online) retail sector, specializing in health and beauty, Watsons continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance customer experiences, by constantly catching up with new shopping trends in the digital age, ensuring satisfaction for all customers. After over 180 years of establishment, the Watsons family still remains concentrating on one core spirit: “To put a smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.”
Watsons HWB Awards is a prestigious ceremony that honors the most beloved beauty and healthcare brands of the year, redefining the concept of beauty across all markets, organized by Watsons.
With the theme “The Stars Align”, this annual event not only serves as an occasion to honor and celebrate brands with exceptional sales performance, but also as an opportunity for Watsons to connect and cherish meaningful memories with partners & brands who have accompanied Watsons team throughout the wonderful journey. Like “The Stars Align”, we hope for a brilliantly successful 2024, shining brightly like the stars in the sky.
The event welcomed over 150 distinguished guests representing renowned brands such as Anessa, L’Oreal Paris, Maybelline New York, Paula’s Choice, Dove, La Roche Posay, Cocoon, Eucerin,… and many others, all gathered at Watsons HWB Awards to share the joy and the splendid success of 2023.
The awards presented at the Watsons HWB Awards ceremony were diverse and extensive, covering various categories ranging from outstanding brands in Skincare, Derma Skin Care, Personal Care, Cosmetic, to Healthcare & Fitness.
Besides the common awards, Watsons also recognized special accolades such as Best Rising Stars honoring brands that achieved remarkable sales growth within a short period, with some brands experiencing up to a 200% revenue increase through collaborative campaigns with Watsons; Best Collaborations award acknowledged brands actively participating in new campaigns with Watsons, resulting in impressive revenue and promotional activities in 2023; Best Sustainable Superstars award celebrated brands consistently leading in customer choices and implementing impactful sustainable beauty campaigns at Watsons in 2023.
Moreover, the Best Supply Chain Services award honored companies/suppliers providing supply chain services achieving a commitment rate of 98% or higher in terms of product quantity and delivery time. The Strategic Partnerships award recognized strategic partners who collaborated with Watsons to deliver the best consumer experience.
The trophies that being awarded to brands are testaments to their “nonstop” innovation, creativity, and commitment to the sustainable development of the beauty and healthcare industry in Vietnam and globally.
Moreover, at this award ceremony, Mr. Chakkaphob Nuangchamnong – the Business Director of Watsons Vietnam, shared insights into the brand’s future development strategies. Watsons will continue to focus on upgrading shopping spaces with entertainment integrated, seizing the trend of “shoppertainment” to deliver the optimal shopping experience to customers.
Additionally, in the near future, Watsons plans to expand its store coverage, particularly with the opening of its first “street store” in 2024, promising a fresh and exciting shopping experience with the participation of leading celebrities in Asia.
With a mission to honor the nonstop efforts, creativity, and successes of brands, the Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Awards ceremony for outstanding beauty and healthcare brands of the year successfully marks a significant milestone. Not only a moment to express gratitude to partners and brands, this event truly signifies an important step forward in the highly anticipated journey of Watsons Vietnam in the near future. Last but not least, the Watsons HWB Awards 2023 also symbolizes a profound commitment between Watsons Vietnam and our valued partners, to embark on a journey of making an extraordinary 2024 together and reunite greatly in Watsons HWB Awards 2024.
Let’s take a look back at the awards honored at the Watsons HWB Awards 2023 ceremony:
Mrs. Vivian Nguyễn – Watsons Vietnam’s Head of Commercial)
Mrs. Đoàn Thị Bắc – Watsons Vietnam’s Head of Sales Operation)
Mrs. Hà Gia Cát Thủy – Watsons Vietnam’s Head of People)
Mr. Nguyễn Huỳnh Thanh Hải – Watsons Vietnam’s Head of Technology Information)
Mr. Chakkaphob Nuangchamnong – Watsons Vietnam’s Business Director)
Mrs. Vivian Nguyễn – Watsons Vietnam’s Head of Commercial)
Mrs. Vivian Nguyễn – Watsons Vietnam’s Head of Commercial)
Mr. Lê Hà Kiệt – Watsons Vietnam’s Head of Supply Chain Management)
Mr. Chakkaphob Nuangchamnong – Watsons Vietnam’s Business Director)
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