News: Retail
A forgotten piece of Sydney harbour approved for transformation into tourism precinct
Plans have been approved by the NSW Government to transform a forgotten piece of Sydney’s harbour into an exciting new foreshore precinct and tourism drawcard. The rezoning...
Dec 18, 2022
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JUMP! Swim Schools continues its parent-owner trend
JUMP! Swim Schools is continuing its parent-owner trend, adding another franchise site to the network at Doncaster East in Victoria owned by a local mother and father who saw a...
Dec 13, 2022
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Netball Australia introduces new uniform policy ditching mandatory dresses
Aiming to reduce participation barriers and better protect players, Netball Australia has released an updated uniform policy that may see traditional netball dresses become a...
Dec 12, 2022
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Ninja Parc network hosts its inaugural National championships
The Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc indoor obstacle course franchise is leveraging its growing network to run its own Ninja championship events - much like the Ninja Warrior TV...
Dec 12, 2022
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Mission Possible Fitness offers ‘franchise with a difference’
Offering Pilates and personal training, family-owned and run Mission Possible Fitness (MPF) is looking to expand by offering an innovative fitness franchise opportunity to the...
Dec 7, 2022
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Xponential Fitness announces Japanese master franchise agreement for Rumble and AKT brands
Boutique fitness brand franchisor Xponential Fitness, Inc. has announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement in Japan with Wellness X Asia for its Rumble and AKT...
Dec 5, 2022
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Stepz Fitness launches 19th franchise with plans for further expansion
Stepz Fitness has launched its 19th franchise, in Muswellbrook NSW, with plans for further expansion across NSW and the ACT in early 2023. The expansion includes five new...
Nov 30, 2022
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JUMP! Swim School franchises continue to expand in 2023
JUMP! Swim School franchises will continue to expand across Australia next year, growing by an average of two new sites per month. Nine new swim schools will open by June 2023...
Nov 28, 2022
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Basketball Australia and Foot Locker partner with SESF for three years
Aiming to provide 10 scholarships per year to emerging basketball players from low socioeconomic backgrounds throughout the country, Basketball Australia and Foot Locker have...
Nov 28, 2022
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Australian fitness franchise STRONG Pilates announces expansion into UK
Australian fitness franchise STRONG Pilates has today announced its rapid global expansion to the United Kingdom led by John Hastings, Managing Director of STRONG Pilates UK and...
Nov 27, 2022
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National BK’s Gymnastics network secures first regional location
The national BK’s Gymnastics network has secured its first regional location, taking over an existing site in Victoria’s Gippsland region. BK’s Gymnastics will transition the...
Nov 27, 2022
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Fitstop named second fastest growing company in Australia
Leading fitness business, Fitstop, has been named the second fastest growing company in Australia in the Australian Financial Review’s Fast 100 Companies list. The list,...
Nov 24, 2022
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Swimming Australia launch new SwimAus wear range for Dolphin fans
Looking to diversify revenue streams, Swimming Australia have today launched their new SwimAus supporter wear range for Dolphins fans with the range available through an online...
Nov 23, 2022
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Floatation and infrared sauna franchise City Cave opens first Victorian locations
Fast growing City Cave Float and Wellness Centre will open its first Victorian locations this November and December. The Australian-owned company has established 60 locations...
Nov 22, 2022
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FIFA reveals record US$7.5 billion revenue for Qatar 2022 cycle
World football governing body FIFA has reported record revenues of US$7.5 billion during the four-year commercial cycle leading up to the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Revealing its...
Nov 21, 2022
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to feature Harry Potter-themed land
Miral has announced an Arabian Gulf first with Harry Potter-themed land to be introduced at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, a first in the Middle East. The expansive new land will...
Nov 18, 2022
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Eildon Capital Group proposes gym for new Moreton Bay shopping centre
A ‘high quality’ gym is being proposed by Eildon Capital Group to join Bunnings, Chemist Warehouse and more at new $80 million Moreton Bay shopping centre. According to the...
Nov 10, 2022
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Embed launches new technology insights data visualisation dashboard STATS powered by AWS
Embed - a leading cashless solutions provider for the attractions and entertainment industries, is launching the new technology insights data visualisation dashboard, STATS, at...
Nov 6, 2022
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Tokyo mall to convert an entire floor into children’s indoor playground
Tokyo’s Solamachi mall at the foot of Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward plans to convert its entire fifth floor into an indoor playground for children with a target opening date of...
Nov 3, 2022
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World Gym Australia secures five awards at World Gym International conference
Master franchisor World Gym Australia and four of its franchisees have been recognised for their achievements in awards presented at the World Gym International 2022 Global...
Oct 31, 2022
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rebel unveils new health and wellbeing experience at Chadstone Shopping Centre
Australia’s leading sporting goods retailer, rebel, has unveiled its largest health and wellbeing destination to date at Chadstone Shopping Centre, located in the south-eastern...
Oct 29, 2022
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Development plans accelerated for future home of Brisbane Olympics Athlete Village
Development plans have been accelerated to transform Northshore Hamilton into a world-class riverfront precinct, which will be the future home of the Brisbane Athlete Village...
Oct 27, 2022
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Opening of first North American Body Fit Training gym
Australian-founded Body Fit Training (BFT) has announced the opening of its first North American studio in the Canadian of Toronto. This opening marks the beginning of the...
Oct 27, 2022
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World Gym Australia reveals appointment of Roger Westerman as Chief Executive
World Gym Australia has announced the appointment of experienced fitness business executive Roger Westerman as its new Chief Executive. Westerman, who was Chief Operating...
Oct 27, 2022
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