Watsons opens its newly- revamped flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre with First-ever GNC Store-within-Store

Watsons, the No.1 Health and Beauty Store with a strong presence of 99 stores island-wide unveils its revamped flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City introduces a bold, all-encompassing shopping experience designed to empower customers to prioritise mindfulness, wellness, and beauty.

With its innovative concept, #WatsonYourMind, this flagship store sparks a journey of self-discovery with tailored solutions for all.

Spanning 6671.70 sqft, the newly revamped store’s directional flow layout takes inspiration from the intricacies of the human mind with eight purposefully designed zones: ⁠Health & Wellbeing, ⁠⁠Vitamin and Supplements, ⁠⁠Pharmacy, ⁠⁠Derma Hub, ⁠⁠Skincare, ⁠⁠Haircare, ⁠⁠Makeup and Toiletries. Bringing the concept of #WatsonYourMind to life, each zone reflects Watsons’ commitment to self-care, empowering shoppers to embrace their wellness journey while discovering products that embrace every facet of their lifestyle.

The shopping experience transcends traditional retail, offering a dynamic and immersive journey that nurtures the body and mind. Alongside the newly added Watsons Brand Gallery, which showcases Skincare, Body Care, and Health Care products from their in-house brand, shoppers are guided through strategically designed zones that elevate the retail experience, promoting mindfulness and wellness. Each zone is enhanced with QR code integration, allowing shoppers to access a sophisticated eCatalogue that combines the convenience of digital browsing with the uplifting in-store experience to create a seamless, tech-infused retail environment.

The Health & Wellbeing Zone offers a sanctuary for those seeking a balanced approach to holistic wellness. At the heart of this space is GNC and Watsons’ first-ever store-within-store, elevating the way you live, work, and play. Complemented by other trusted brands, the zone brings together an extensive selection of wellness products, fitness essentials, and expert guidance. Whether you’re enhancing your workouts or taking a moment to unwind, this zone supports every aspect of your well-being.

Similarly, the Vitamins & Supplements Zone provides expert guidance, supporting shoppers in selecting the right supplements for their specific needs. Featuring renowned brands like Holistic Way, Blackmores, Centrum, HELASLIM and OLLY, this zone offers a tailored approach to boosting immunity, enhancing vitality, improving digestion, and supporting overall wellness. Whether you want to optimise your health or address specific concerns, this zone provides the knowledge and products to help you achieve your goals.

The Pharmacy Zone offers an extensive range of prescription and pharmacy-only medications, backed by the expertise of Watsons’ knowledgeable pharmacists. Whether you’re seeking the right medication or personalised advice to embrace a healthier lifestyle, in-house pharmacists are here to guide and empower you with tailored solutions for holistic wellness. From travel medications to specialised services such as diabetes care, medication reviews, and smoking cessation programs, our dedicated team is committed to supporting you every step of the way in achieving your health and wellness goals.

Within the expansive Derma Hub Zone, shoppers can discover a diverse range of exclusive skincare collections from renowned brands such as La Roche-Posay, Avene and Bioderma, all thoughtfully curated to promote skin health and vitality.

Anchoring this zone is the Derma Hub, a never-before concept introduced through a strategic partnership between Watsons and L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, featuring La Roche-Posay at its core. This first-ever cutting-edge hub in Watsons Singapore is designed to elevate the skincare shopping experience by combining technology with dermatological expertise.

Shoppers can benefit from a suite of innovative features such as the Lift & Learn Wall, where lifting a product triggers a digital screen displaying detailed information, and the Derma Experience Table, which offers a hands-on exploration of dermatological skincare products alongside panels that educate on key skincare ingredients and their benefits. For those seeking a deeper understanding of their skin, the SkinScope provides in-depth skin analysis, while the UV Camera showcases sunscreen efficacy by revealing skin conditions before and after application. Additionally, the Spotscan+, equipped with an iPhone running Effaclar Spotscan+ Skin Analysis, identifies acne concerns and delivers tailored skincare recommendations. By bringing education, engagement, and personalised solutions together, the Dermatology Hub sets a new standard for beauty retail, redefining how customers approach skincare.

In the Skincare Zone, customers will discover the latest skincare innovations from top brands like YUKINOUE, Beauty of Joseon, SOME BY MI, ANESSA, COSRX and AHC – Korea’s No. 1 Aesthetic skincare brand, offering solutions for a wide range of skin concerns — from hydration and anti-ageing to acne treatment and more. Whether you’re seeking targeted solutions or a new skincare routine, this zone provides expert guidance and high-quality products to elevate every aspect of your skincare journey.

Last but certainly not least, the Makeup Zone invites beauty enthusiasts to explore the transformative power of makeup. Designed with personalisation at heart, this zone features a newly-added My Colour Studio, where a Watsons’ expert makeup artist helps shoppers discover their perfect foundation hue and ideal makeup combinations. Through a personalised colour test, the makeup artist will curate a customised palette and make recommendations on the perfect shades that enhance the shoppers’ overall look. Complementing this experience is a curated selection of iconic products from popular beauty brands, including C-beauty brands JUDYDOLL, JOOCYEE, Flower Knows, and Indonesia-beauty brand Hanasui. K-beauty lovers can also indulge in the latest offerings from viral Korean brands like TIRTIR, freshian and MUZIGAE MANSION, known for their premium-quality products and must-have formulas that keep beauty trends buzzing.

For a truly complete wellness experience, the Haircare Zone showcases a Hair Salon Wall — featuring a variety of reputable professional salon brands that cater to specific hair types and textures, helping customers find their perfect match. Additionally, the zone features a ‘Tokyo Style Bay’, where it includes hot and trendy hair care products from Japan such as &Honey, 8 The Thalasso, Amino Mason, and Theratis. Whether revitalising shampoos, nourishing conditioners, or targeted treatments for specific concerns, this zone provides a wide assortment of high-quality brands where customers can personalise their hair care routine with confidence and ease.

For those looking to indulge in self-care and pampering, the Toiletries Zone offers an extensive collection of everyday essentials and bath products. Shoppers will love Dr. Bronner’s, a beloved brand, offering Vegan & cruelty-free products for your home, body & hair using the highest quality organic & fair trade, environmentally responsible ingredients, along with other personal care brands. This zone also features a unique Oral Playground in collaboration with Oral-B, where shoppers can explore a wide range of toothpaste, mouth rinses, and floss. Additionally, children will enjoy the interactive panel, where they can play games, print stickers, and engage with a Magic Mirror to take selfies and download digital copies, adding an extra element of fun to their shopping experience.

As part of the flagship’s exciting transformation, Watsons is proud to announce the return of GNC with a groundbreaking store-within-store concept, the first of its kind in Watsons Singapore! A trusted leader in health and wellness, GNC has long been synonymous with top-quality supplements, vitamins, and wellness products. Following a nearly three-year hiatus, GNC’s highly anticipated return marks the beginning of a new chapter, offering customers a convenient and trusted destination to enhance their health and wellness journey.

Occupying 300 sqft within the Watsons flagship store, GNC is committed to elevating the way you live, work, and play by continuously expanding its range of close to 200 carefully curated wellness solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of its customers. From Fish Oil, which delivers the power of Omega-3s to support brain, skin, eye, joint, and heart health, to optimising physical performance with Pro Performance 100% Whey, designed to aid muscle strength and recovery, GNC offers products tailored to every health goal and lifestyle. And for those seeking to maintain joint health, Triflex Fast Acting provides joint comfort in as few as 5 days with the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin and two kinds of nature-based joint support.

GNC’s product range covers essential health functions, including Beauty, Bone & Joint, Cardiovascular, Energy, Eye Health, Gut Health, Immunity, Kids Health, Multivitamins, Omega, Sleep Health, Slimming, and Sports Nutrition. Whether you’re looking for the benefits of Milk Thistle to support liver health, Lutein for eye and skin health, or other targeted wellness solutions, GNC brings the very best in health, all under one roof.

The Watsons flagship store is located at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd, #B2-06 –10, Singapore 238872, and is open daily from 10:00 – 22:00.