News: Retail
2022 Financial Report shows Merlin Entertainments back to pre-pandemic performance
Global attractions giant Merlin Entertainments financial report for 2022 has revealed that the group’s revenues grew 59% and visitation rose 30% in the last year - performance...
Jun 29, 2023
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Half a billion bots competing with consumers for Taylor Swift tickets
With ticket sales for singing star Taylor Swift’s February 2024 concerts at the MCG and Sydney’s Accor Stadium having been among the fastest selling in Australia history, it has...
Jun 29, 2023
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Promoters announce new Taylor Swift dates as NSW Fair Trading steps in on ticket resales
Following historically unprecedented presale demand for tickets for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Australian dates in February next year, promoter Frontier Touring has announced...
Jun 28, 2023
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UBX opens first USA fitness studio in New York state
Australian founded boxing and strength fitness franchise UBX has opened its first location in North America with the launch of its first studio in Larchmont, New York last...
Jun 27, 2023
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Australian wellness franchise City Cave launches first USA location
Brisbane-founded float and wellness brand, City Cave, has launched its first United States location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida over the weekend. Opening on 24th June, the Fort...
Jun 26, 2023
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Port Macquarie visitor attraction up for sale
Closed since 2002, the former Fantasy Glades fantasy-themed attraction in Port Macquarie is up for sale. With its medieval-style castle and a selection of themed small cottages...
Jun 25, 2023
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Merlin Entertainments looks to Asian expansion
Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second largest operator of themed attractions after Disney, is on a “mandate to grow”, according to recently appointed Chief Executive Scott...
Jun 25, 2023
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Strong Pilates unveils AFL and NRL stars as brand ambassadors
Coinciding with International Men’s Health Week - running from 12th to 18th June - fitness franchise, STRONG Pilates has unveiled its 2023 ambassador line-up, partnering with...
Jun 12, 2023
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Pico Play reveals partnership with Hong Kong’s K11 Group
Pico Play has announced that it has entered into a joint venture partnership with Hong Kong’s K11 Group that will see it deliver a themed experiences to 11 SKIES, Hong Kong’s...
Jun 11, 2023
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Aardman and Katapult to launch new themed attraction at IAAPA Expo Asia
International themed attraction company Katapult and award-winning animation studio Aardman, are set to launch a new themed attraction concept featuring the studio’s much-loved...
Jun 10, 2023
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New indoor snow park opens in Abu Dhabi
Snow Abu Dhabi, the fourth indoor snow park from Emirati holding company Majid Al Futtaim, has opened in Abu Dhabi. Launched just six months after the Dubai-based company’s Snow...
Jun 9, 2023
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Gameday and Stack Sports launch StackNFT platform
GameDay and Stack Sports have announced the launch of StackNFT, a new NFT platform designed specifically for athletes, participants, parents and coaches to create, decorate and...
Jun 8, 2023
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Fitness Zone opens its first location in UAE
Lebanon’s premier health and fitness destination, Fitness Zone, has marked its first venture in the UAE with the opening of a location in Dubai at City Walk. Occupying a space...
Jun 6, 2023
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Viva Leisure’s Rebalance updates brand identity, digital appearance and in-studio experience
Part of the Viva Leisure stable - Australian fitness brand Rebalance - has relaunched with a vibrant new look, updating not only its brand identity and digital appearance, but...
May 24, 2023
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Software provider expands market reach to benefit Australian franchisors and franchisees
For any business with multiple locations such as fitness centres, and hospitality and retail chains, the expansion of FranConnect - a leading franchise and multi-location...
May 24, 2023
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Ninja Parc Championship League aims to raise profile of ninja sport
Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc is offering “budding ninjas” across Australia the opportunity to compete locally and nationally with the creation of a new Championship League. The...
May 23, 2023
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Under Armour’s UA COMBINE athlete challenge to be held at Sydney's Carriageworks
Sports performance brand, Under Armour, has announced that following the successful debut last year of UA COMBINE - a one-day competition combining multiple training disciplines...
May 21, 2023
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Marvel Stadium set to debut checkout-free technology for F&B purchases
Marvel Stadium will pioneer Amazon's Just Walk Out system during AFL fixtures this weekend, becoming the first venue in the Southern Hemisphere to adopt the payment innovation....
May 18, 2023
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MindBodySpirit Festival set to return to Sydney and Melbourne
Having successfully staged the 2023 Brisbane edition of the MindBodySpirit Festival, organisers Exhibitions & Events Australia are preparing the Sydney and Melbourne Festivals....
May 16, 2023
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F45 reaches 10 years of operations
F45 Training has taken to social media over recent days to highlight that it has reached 10 years of operations. While mainstream news outlets continue to focus on the...
May 15, 2023
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China’s National Fitness Plan and the rise of the country’s Sportswear Industry
A significant element possibly contributing to China’s sports industry’s growth is the fact that the government supports it by rolling out initiatives such as the National...
May 14, 2023
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Ferris Wheel attraction at Stokes Hill Wharf to activate Darwin's hospitality and retail sectors
Darwin Waterfront Corporation and Skyline Attractions have announced the return of the ferris wheel to Stokes Hill Wharf for 2023, bringing vibrancy and activity to the wharf...
May 14, 2023
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Fitness and sport executives dominate Top 30 Franchise list for 2023
A new report focussing on Australia's Top 30 franchise executives features eight professionals from fitness, sport and wellness on its list. The annual study, which placed...
May 11, 2023
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Hasbro and SEVEN launch Transformers-themed indoor entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia
Toy giant Hasbro and Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) are partnering to launch the world’s first Transformers-themed indoor entertainment centres at three of SEVEN's...
May 11, 2023
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