News: Retail
Coastal pool to be centrepiece of Perth’s Ocean Reef Marina development
The Western Australian Government’s Ocean Reef Marina project in the northern Perth suburb of Joondalup is moving forward with its outer breakwater walls now complete, paving...
Aug 22, 2023
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Spalding to continue its association with NBL for multiple years
Leading basketball brand Spalding has extended its partnership with National Basketball League (NBL) for multiple years. As the NBL’s official game ball, Spalding will also...
Aug 17, 2023
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Sim Leisure Group to relaunch Kidzania Singapore and introduce Escape theme parks and Haven XR virtual cinemas
Alongside their relaunching of the KidZania Singapore attraction on Sentosa in 2024, Sim Leisure Group – a Singapore-listed theme park developer and operator – will also be...
Aug 16, 2023
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Office of Fair Trading inspects Ekka showbags to ensure safety standards are met
With Brisbane’s annual agricultural show - Ekka - currently on until 20th August, inspectors from Queensland's Office of Fair Trading have been examining products in showbags to...
Aug 15, 2023
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Retail
rebel's sponsorship of the Matildas aims to celebrate athletes and inspire grassroot participation
Throughout the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia’s largest sporting retailer, rebel, is supporting the CommBank Matildas with a range of initiatives to both celebrate and...
Aug 15, 2023
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Singapore’s The Gym Pod continues to add to its fitness offerings
Singapore’s The Gym Pod – an unmanned fitness chain of microgyms housed in bright yellow converted shipping containers featuring full privacy; cardio, functional and strength...
Aug 14, 2023
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adidas expands PGA partnership to include Golf Australia
Global sportswear manufacturer, adidas, has expanded its partnership with Australian Golf to unite the PGA of Australia, Golf Australia and WPGA Tour of Australasia under one...
Aug 12, 2023
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Golf
Mornington Peninsula Shire unveils Parklet Policy for Permanent Outdoor Activation
To enable traders to create parklets for ongoing use, Mornington Peninsula Shire has developed a draft Parklets Policy which considers the positive and negative impact to all...
Aug 9, 2023
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Parks
adidas and Les Mills launch innovative new generation training offering
The partnership between adidas and Les Mills has spawned the launch of LES MILLS SHAPES, a new training offering with a focus on building a stronger mind and body for a...
Aug 8, 2023
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Jetts Fitness named second in ‘Best Places to Work in Australia’
In recognition of their team’s commitment to fostering positive company culture, Jetts Fitness has been awarded second place in this year’s list of the top 10 places to work in...
Aug 8, 2023
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Fitness
Merlin Entertainments and Sea Life Trust partner with ‘Yoto’ children audio platform
A global collaboration between Merlin Entertainments, marine conservation charity Sea Life Trust and children’s audio platform ‘Yoto’ saw the launch on 28th July of a new audio...
Aug 2, 2023
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Environment
Australian Outback Spectacular welcomes RB Sellars as new presenting partner
The Australian Outback Spectacular has announced rural outfitters RB Sellars as the new presenting partner for its live entertainment dining experience. As presenting partner of...
Jul 28, 2023
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M&C Saatchi panel discussion explores consumers engagement with brands
To delve into how Australians are engaging with their passions, leading passion marketing agency M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, yesterday welcomed three industry leaders, to...
Jul 25, 2023
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New FitHer event to focus on health and fitness for women
FitHer, a new consumer-oriented health and fitness expo focused on women, is to launch at the ICC Sydney in October. Designed for women of all ages who want to become the...
Jul 24, 2023
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BK’s Gymnastics opens new Sydney facility at the Heffron Centre
BK’s Gymnastics has officially opened its new children’s gymnastics facility at the community sporting hub, Heffron Centre in the eastern Sydney suburb of Maroubra. BK’s...
Jul 23, 2023
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Victoria University and Puma release findings of international study into girls attitudes to sport uniforms
A Victoria University research team has released new findings from an international study on barriers to sport participation among girls between 12 and 18 years old based on...
Jul 21, 2023
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Retail
China’s biggest online fitness platform Keep Inc begins trading in Hong Kong
Beijing-based company and China’s biggest online fitness platform - Keep Inc - has raised US$40 million from the sale of 10.8 million shares in an initial public offering (IPO)...
Jul 18, 2023
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France and New Zealand’s Eden Park brands unite
The confusion that sometimes arises from the names ‘Eden Park’ - used by both New Zealand’s largest sports stadium and a French high-end clothing company - may well be reduced...
Jul 16, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive looks at opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive Scott O’Neil has indicated that the operator of Legoland Resorts and Discovery Centres along with Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and the...
Jul 16, 2023
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Les Mills Asia Pacific, adidas, SportSG and Body Bike showcase future of fitness at sell-out Singapore fitness festival
Fitness fans from across South East Asia and Australasia came together in Singapore early last month to celebrate live workouts and embrace new innovations at a landmark event...
Jul 15, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive suggests group’s Australian expansion
EXCLUSIVE: Scott M. O'Neil, Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments, has indicated that the operator of Legoland Resorts and Discovery Centres along with Madame Tussauds, SEA...
Jul 10, 2023
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Environment
Inaugural Chair announced for Tasmania's AFL Club
The AFL and Tasmanian Government have announced that Grant O’Brien, the former Chief Executive of retailer Woolworths, has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Tasmanian...
Jul 7, 2023
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Retail
Rumble Boxing master franchisor announces rollout plan for Australian studios
Brendan James and Matt Gordin, holders of master franchising rights to Rumble Boxing in Australia, have announced that the brand is to expand across the country. With six...
Jul 6, 2023
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Fitness
ACT Government commences next phase of single use plastics ban
The next phase of the Act Government’s single-use plastics ban came into effect on 1st July banning the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic plates and bowls,...
Jul 5, 2023
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Environment