News: Retail
Fernwood Fitness recognised in 2021 Topfranchise Awards
Leading female health, fitness and wellness franchise business Fernwood Women’s Health Clubs has been recognised as a leading franchise business in the 2021 Topfranchise Awards...
Oct 1, 2021
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Embed provides Integrated Cashless Solutions to Planet Royale in Perth
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry, has provided integrated cashless solutions to new multi-venue...
Sep 30, 2021
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Coles supports Little Athletics with $2 million in grants
More than 100 Little Athletics centres across Australia have received grants from Coles to fund vital sports equipment like hurdles, high jumps, discus and shotputs. The latest...
Sep 29, 2021
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rebel partners with global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics
rebel, Australia’s leading retailer of sporting equipment, clothing, and footwear, has officially launched a 10-year partnership with powerhouse sports fan brand Fanatics which...
Sep 28, 2021
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Figures show success of AFL’s Perth Grand Final
Saturday’s staging of the code’s Grand Final is reported to have generated up to $40 million in income from ticket sales, corporate hospitality and catering revenue. A record...
Sep 28, 2021
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Zapid Hire App changes staff hiring process for high volume sectors
Zapid Hire - an all-Australian hiring platform for high-volume industries including retail, hospitality, food service and sales work has launched, with significant uptake from...
Sep 28, 2021
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New Technogym Experience Centre opens in Sydney
Wellness leader Technogym has today announced the opening of its new Technogym Experience Centre in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The open showroom, located at 20 McLachlan Avenue,...
Sep 24, 2021
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SPASA Victoria rebrands as Master Pool Builders Association Australia
Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Victoria Ltd (SPASA Victoria) has announced that it has relaunched itself under a new brand as the Master Pool Builders Association...
Sep 19, 2021
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Middle East's largest cylindrical aquarium opens in Bahrain
The Mall of Dilmunia, a family-centric mall concept in the Arabian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain has this officially opened the Bahrain Aquarium showcasing over 2,700 fish in the...
Sep 16, 2021
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EFM Health Clubs mark 30 years of operations
The franchise which operates almost 50 clubs across five states - NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia - including in the suburb of Unley, where the original...
Sep 13, 2021
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Wallabies star to open new Fitstop franchise in Perth
Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty has become the latest sports identity to enter the fitness business, with the announcement that he will launch Perth’s second Fitstop, in the...
Sep 12, 2021
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Inclusive uniform policies keeping girls engaged with netball
The Traralgon Netball Association’s adoption of inclusive uniforms for its young female players is helping to reverse the decline in participation in the sport. Disrupted by...
Sep 10, 2021
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Universal Beijing Resort set for official opening on 20th September
Following a series of delays due to the pandemic, Universal Beijing Resort, China's first Universal Studios theme park is to be officially opened on 20th September. Made up of...
Sep 2, 2021
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Kal City Centre upgrade commences and will include playspaces and entertainment areas
Jointly funded by the Western Australian Government and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the much-anticipated $16 million Kal City Centre project has commenced which will see...
Aug 31, 2021
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Merlin breaks ground on US$1 billion Legoland Shenzhen Resort
Merlin Entertainments has started construction on what will be the world’s largest Legoland Resort near the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. The US$1 billion Legoland Shenzhen...
Aug 27, 2021
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Co-founder of F45 launches new fitness franchise, REUNION Training
Luke Istomin, celebrity trainer and co-founder of F45 - the world's fastest growing fitness franchise - has created the opportunity to own an exciting new franchise, REUNION...
Aug 22, 2021
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Resorts World Genting unveils lands and rides at SkyWorlds attraction
Resorts World Genting has unveiled the themed worlds, rides and attractions that are set to open at its new Genting SkyWorlds theme park in Malaysia. The Genting SkyWorlds theme...
Aug 20, 2021
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Lifeline and rebel partner to communicate benefits of sport in boosting mental health
rebel, one of Australia’s leading retailers of sporting equipment and apparel has formed a three-year partnership with Lifeline Australia with the shared goal of ending suicide...
Aug 17, 2021
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Federal Court penalises online sports store $1.5 million for safety standards breach
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has advised on the Federal Court ordering Decathlon (Australia) Pty Ltd (Decathlon) - an online store which also operates...
Aug 17, 2021
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Novofit introduces newest product in Power Plate’s targeted vibration product line
Novofit, the provider of global fitness, wellness and performance brands, has introduced the newest member of Power Plate’s targeted vibration product family, Power Plate Mini+...
Aug 15, 2021
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Technogym completes Sydney ‘Experience Centre’
Wellness leader Technogym has completed work on a new state-of-the-art display space at Rushcutters Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs to showcase its treadmills, weights, exercise...
Aug 11, 2021
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ODIN360 launches as innovative consulting and business advisory network
Some of Australia’s leading independent management consultants and industry specialists have come together as a collective under the ODIN360 brand to deliver tourism, sport,...
Aug 4, 2021
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Les Mills MBX mat named ‘best exercise mat’
Les Mills’ Mind Body Exercise Mat (MBX Mat) has been named Best Exercise Mat’ by the Runner’s World Lab in the United Kingdom. Part of the LES MILLS SMART TECH premium equipment...
Aug 1, 2021
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BK’s Gymnastics enters joint venture for Queensland expansion
BK’s Gymnastics has entered into a joint venture with Toowoomba-based Allstars to expand in Queensland. Part of the Belgravia Group, BK’s Gymnastics is a growing franchise...
Jul 31, 2021
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