Hashtag
The Times Real Estate

GNC Makes a Triumphant Return to Singapore with Watsons Partnership, Revitalising Health and Wellness Offerings

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2024 - Watsons Singapore, the number one health and beauty retailer in the region, is elated to announce its partnership with GNC, a globally recognised leader in health and wellness.

This collaboration signifies GNC's highly anticipated return to the Singapore market after a three-year absence, driven by a renewed demand for premium health supplements among increasingly health-conscious consumers. By leveraging Watsons' extensive reach and reputation, GNC aims to re-establish itself as a trusted choice for those committed to enhancing their well-being. The alliance promises an unparalleled selection of high-quality products tailored specifically to the needs of Singaporeans dedicated to maintaining healthy lifestyles.

GNC Makes a Triumphant Return to Singapore with Watsons Partnership, Revitalising Health and Wellness Offerings

Strengthening Health Offerings
GNC's re-entry into Singapore is more than just a brand launch; it represents a significant enhancement to Watsons' impressive portfolio of over 200 brands. This collaboration positions Watsons as the ultimate one-stop destination for health shopping in Singapore, enabling customers to find everything they need for their wellness journey under one roof. With GNC's extensive range of trusted supplements, shoppers can expect a comprehensive selection that caters to their diverse health needs while benefiting from Watsons' seamless online and offline shopping experience. Through this partnership, Watsons aims to achieve significant growth in the health supplements category, enhancing its position as the leading health retailer in the market. This collaboration will provide health-conscious consumers with unparalleled convenience and a wider array of choices. By leveraging GNC's strong legacy alongside Watsons' established reputation, this collaboration is well-positioned to capitalise on the increasing demand for high-quality health products in Singapore.

A Legacy of Excellence
GNC has been a dominant force in the Singapore market, recognised as a leading health and lifestyle wellness brand especially favoured by health enthusiasts. With the return of GNC in all its authenticity, consumers can look forward to a trusted name that embodies quality and reliability in health supplements sourced through the USA.

This re-entry not only reinforces GNC's commitment to excellence but also aims to restore its legacy as a go-to source for those dedicated to enhancing their well-being. As GNC partners with Watsons, this collaboration is set to rejuvenate the health supplement landscape in Singapore, providing consumers with renewed opportunities to invest in their health with confidence.

A Strategic Partnership
The decision to collaborate exclusively with Watsons underscores GNC's strategic approach to re-establishing itself in Singapore. Irene Lau, Managing Director of Watsons Singapore, emphasised that this partnership aligns perfectly with Watsons' mission to provide high-quality health and wellness options for customers. "Together, GNC and Watsons aim to create synergy that enhances the shopping experience by focusing on a comprehensive range of health supplements tailored for health-conscious consumers." By combining GNC's trusted product offerings with Watsons' extensive retail network, this partnership is set to elevate the health shopping experience, making it easier for customers to access top-quality products all in one place.

Commitment to Wellness
"We are thrilled to be launching with Watsons Singapore." said Cheri Mullen, Senior Vice President and Chief International Officer at GNC. "We are confident that this partnership will position GNC back in the market better than ever. Our collaboration not only marks GNC's re-entry into a very relevant market, but also reinforces our commitment to empowering customers on their wellness journey while serving product innovation to cater to Singaporean's evolving health and wellness needs."

As details regarding the availability of GNC products at Watsons stores will be unveiled soon, consumers can anticipate an exciting selection tailored to support their healthy lifestyles. This partnership revitalises GNC's strong legacy while enhancing Watsons' established reputation as Singapore's premier destination for health shopping. With GNC's trusted range of supplements now available alongside Watsons' extensive offerings, shoppers will enjoy a seamless one-stop experience that meets all their health needs. Together, GNC and Watsons are set to redefine the health supplement landscape in Singapore, providing unparalleled convenience and quality for health-conscious consumers.
Hashtag: #WatsonsSingapore

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About GNC

GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that provides customers with a wide variety of science-based products and solution services to live well. The brand touches consumers worldwide by providing its products and services through company-owned retail locations, domestic and international franchise locations, digital commerce, and strong wholesale and retail partnerships across the globe. GNC's diversified, multi-channel business model has worldwide reach and a well-recognized, trusted brand. By combining exceptional innovation, product development capabilities, and an extensive global distribution network, GNC manages a best-in-class product portfolio.

About Watsons Singapore

Watsons Singapore is part of AS Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 29 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via its O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Watsons is the leading O+O (Offline plus Online) health and beauty retailer in Asia, currently operating 8,000 stores and more than 1,500 pharmacies in 16 Asian, European and Middle-East markets.

Watsons is named as the No.1 Personal Care and Beauty retailer in Asia*, providing personalised advice and counselling in health, beauty and personal care on top of its market-leading product range, making customers LOOK GOOD, DO GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day. Watsons is the flagship health and beauty brand of AS Watson Group.

In Singapore, Watsons has received other accolades and awards including Retail App of the Year 2024 (Singapore), Omnichannel Strategy of the Year 2023 (Singapore) and Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year (Singapore) consecutively from 2021 to 2024 by Retail Asia Awards, and Best HR Digital Transformation Strategy at the prestigious Employee Experience Awards 2023.

*Campaign Asia-Pacific's Top 50 Brands survey with 10,000 respondents across 6 Asian countries

Business News

SonicWall Redefines Cybersecurity, Sets New Standard with Next Generation Network Security Solutions Built for MSPs

Delivering peace of mind with layered security, co-managed services and a unified management platform, SonicWall is helping partners grow services profitably through its continued innovation leveragin...

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

BNM’s Policy Rate Call Looms: Octa Broker Highlights Inflation, Exchange Rate and Trade Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 May 2025 - This Thursday, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will announce its policy rate decision. While most analysts expect no change, Octa Broker sug...

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

TDCX retains rank as the top Southeast Asian outsourced CX provider

Among top 17 globally in OA500 Index that evaluates BPO firms worldwide SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 May 2025 - TDCX, a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) company for techn...

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

NIA Eyes Green Tech Unicorns Within Three Years, Four Thai Startups Set to Showcase at ‘Web Summit Qatar 2025’ as Global Green Innovation Market Forecasts 25% Annual Growth Over the Next Decade

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 May 2025 - The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), through the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or...

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Trend Micro Delivers AI-Powered Threat Detection with AWS Infrastructure Support and NVIDIA Integration

Proactive security with AI-powered model built for modern enterprise workloads HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 May 2025 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybers...

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Bee Choo Origin Strengthens CSR Efforts with Electric Van Donation to NKF

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 May 2025 – Bee Choo Origin, Singapore’s leading herbal hair care brand that specialises in hair fall treatment and oily scalp treatment, has reaffirmed its c...

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Health & Wellness

Online Medical Certificate Services: Essential Features to Look Out For

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

"Discover top online medical certificate services! Essential features to look for to get trusted and efficient results." Choosing high-quality services is essential for ensuring reliable, efficient, ...

The Importance of Having a Defibrillator in Public Spaces

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Life is uncertain! It is almost impossible to be 100% sure of the future, anything can happen to anyone at any time. However, in the case of Sudden Cardiac Arrests (SCA), the presence of an Automat...

Understanding Anxiety: Different Types and Treatment Options

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

(Source) Every person experiences anxiety in some form as they face either pre-event heart palpitations before important events or constant sleep deprivation because of ongoing concerns. People exp...