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Watsons plans major push in Thailand ahead of AEC

Health and beauty retailer Central Watson Co has announced plans for a THB390-million (USD12.1m) expansion of its specialty store chain in Thailand.

Managing director Rod Routley said the money would be used to open new stores, upgrade a significant number of existing ones and build a modern new warehouse to serve its business growth.

The company will open 45-50 new Watsons stores this year, bringing the total to 345 in 60 provinces and creating 500 new jobs. The number of new Watsons outlets opening this year alone will be the same as those opened over the entire past three years, and this annual rate will continue over the next three years.
 

(Source: Bangkok Post)