News: Retail
Bing Lee returns to sport sponsorship market with Sydney Swans AFLW partnership
Electrical goods retailer Bing Lee has returned to the sport sponsorship market through a new deal with the Sydney Swans that will see it partner with the club’s inaugural AFLW...
Jun 28, 2022
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Timezone to launch new family entertainment destination in Westfield Parramatta
Australian family entertainment brand, Timezone, will launch a brand new split-level venue, Timezeone Parramatta on 2nd June in Westfield Parramatta. Timezone Parramatta is 53rd...
Jun 22, 2022
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LAI Games appoints Shannon Perell as Chief Product Officer
LAI Games has promoted Shannon Perell to Chief Product Officer from his previously held position of Vice President of Product Development for the company. LAI Games is a...
Jun 15, 2022
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Shanghai Disney Resort announces partial resumption of operations
Shanghai Disney Resort has partially resumed operations amid reports that the COVID-19 epidemic is waning in China’s largest city. As of yesterday, the resort’s Wishing Star...
Jun 10, 2022
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Port Macquarie gym rebrands as Genesis Health and Fitness
The Genesis Health and Fitness franchise network is expanding up the NSW coast as serial franchisee John Pirlo re-brands an existing gym site this month in Port Macquarie. The...
Jun 10, 2022
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TEEG to launch new Timezone venue in Indooroopolly
The Entertainment and Education Group have announced the launch of a new venue - Timezone Indooroopolly (Queensland) on Saturday 25th June. This will be the 52nd Timezone to...
Jun 9, 2022
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Performance-focused active wear line launched by Hong Kong powerlifter
Hong Kong's Women Powerlifting Champion 2021, Stella Lee, has launched a performance-focused active wear line - The LFG Squad - which as Hong Kong's newest active wear brand is...
Jun 8, 2022
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Snap Fitness collaborates with Apple to launch global initiative
Leading 24/7 fitness franchise Snap Fitness has today announced their collaboration with Apple on the global launch of ‘Earn Your Apple Watch’ program - the first of its kind...
Jun 7, 2022
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Commonwealth Games Australia unveils Speedo swim apparel for Birmingham
Commonwealth Games Australia and Speedo have unveiled apparel and team uniforms for aquatic sports for the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Games. Last week’s launch saw recent world...
Jun 7, 2022
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Fitness Business Sales to launch Evolution Wellness’ Australian Gofit variant
‘GoFit’ - the 24/7 high-value low-price, high tech fitness concept that launched into Asia’s fitness scene in 2020 - is set to launch its Australian variant of the brand for...
Jun 5, 2022
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Anytime Fitness marks 14 years of Australian operations
Leading exercise brand Anytime Fitness has this week marked 14 years since its Master Franchise agreement was signed for Australia. On LinkedIn, the group advised “over the...
Jun 2, 2022
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Commerce Commission declines Anytime NZ application for collaborative activity clearance
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has decided that evidence does not support Anytime NZ’s argument that in the circumstances of this particular case price coordination between...
May 29, 2022
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Universal Studios Singapore breaks ground on new Minion Land
Set to be the south east Asia’s first attraction powered by renewable energy, Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has broken ground on the new Minion...
May 26, 2022
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ASICS renews Australian Olympic Committee apparel and footwear partnership
Sporting brand ASICS has renewed its partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) as its official performance footwear and apparel partner until 2026. Following the...
May 25, 2022
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Anytime Fitness to open three new Hong Kong locations as it aims to expand to 100 gyms in the city
US-based Anytime Fitness has acquired three locations in Hong Kong as it targets opening 100 gyms across the city in the next three to five years. Anytime Fitness’ expansion...
May 24, 2022
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Sports Nutrition Association looks to tackle misinformation in the fitness space
Aiming to counter misinformation surrounding nutrition advice, the Sports Nutrition Association (SNA) is tackling the fitness space to try and prevent those who don’t have the...
May 24, 2022
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Coles partners with Mushroom Group to help young Indigenous aspiring musicians
Coles’ new partnership with the Mushroom Group and its creative agency, Mushroom Creative House extends the Coles First Nations Pathway Program beyond sport and into music....
May 20, 2022
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Recovery Lab proposition combines wellness and fitness in growing franchise opportunity
Providing a recovery-specific environment with a carefully curated offering of scientifically tested recovery modalities, Recovery Lab is offering franchise opportunities for...
May 19, 2022
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Place Design Group spotlights its rooftop activation for one of China’s flagship malls
Strategic planners, Place Design Group, recently completed a rooftop activation project for one of Central China's flagship malls, Paradise Walk Wuhan Jiangchen. Jiangcheng...
May 18, 2022
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JUMP! Swim Schools spotlight expansion of franchise sites
A significant demand for swim school placements is seeing an expansion of JUMP! Swim Schools franchises across Australia. Marsden Park (NSW) opened in February and Armstrong...
May 17, 2022
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Land Rover renews their Rugby Australia partnership until end of 2024
Following Australia’s bid win for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, Land Rover has today announced the renewal of their Rugby Australia partnership as Official Major Sponsor and the...
May 16, 2022
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Department of Conservation proposes visitor limit on Tongariro Crossing
New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) has advised of a proposal to limit the number of walkers on the Tongariro Crossing. A DOC meeting held this week at the Whakapapa...
May 14, 2022
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Planet Fitness announces New Zealand expansion
Planet Fitness, Inc. has revealed that it is to expand into New Zealand, announced an Area Development Agreement with Castle Point Fitness NZ Ltd. Looking to open a minimum of...
May 13, 2022
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Yamanto Central continues to roll out new retail concepts as it marks first anniversary
Marking its first birthday, Queensland’s newest sub-regional shopping centre, Yamanto Central, continues to open new and innovative stores and retail concepts - while delivering...
May 10, 2022
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