News: Retail
Body Fit Training named Asia-Pacific Franchise of the Year at Singapore’s Fit Summit Conference
Body Fit Training has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Franchise of the Year award for the APAC region at the Fit Summit conference in Singapore overnight. Voted on by a...
May 19, 2021
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Industry veteran Xen Angelides joins the VERVE Fitness team
VERVE Fitness has announced that industry veteran, Xenophon Angelides has joined its team as its National Key Accounts Manager. A stalwart of the fitness industry spanning more...
May 19, 2021
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Federal Government to create new franchise disclosure registry
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget for 2021/22 has included plans to create a new mandatory franchise disclosure registry to help prospective franchisees access the...
May 14, 2021
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Speedo unveils Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics swimwear range
Speedo has today unveiled its exclusive aquatic sports uniform range for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games - with a parade of elite athletes headlining the launch at...
May 13, 2021
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9Round kickboxing fitness concept wins Global Franchise Award
Kickboxing fitness concept 9Round has been named as ‘Best Fitness Franchise’ in the 2021 Global Franchise Awards. Writing about the awards, Global Franchise Magazine Editor,...
May 12, 2021
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Evolution Wellness appoints Fitness Business Sales to drive Fire Fitness’ entry into Australia
Kuala Lumpur-based Evolution Wellness has appointed Fitness Business Sales to bring its premium boutique gym brand, FIRE Fitness, to Australia. The move follows the leading...
May 10, 2021
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Belgravia Group launches franchise model for BK’s Gymnastics brand
The Belgravia Group has commenced offering franchises for its BK’s Gymnastics brand - formerly known as Belgravia Kids. Already operating seven company-owned BK’s Gymnastics...
May 10, 2021
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Events company Stagekings uses COVID to springboard new business
With the live event and festival industry halted since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, major events staging company Stagekings to the opportunity to begin constructing...
May 5, 2021
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Peloton recalls treadmills in the US and UK after child's death
Exercise media company Peloton has announced that it is recalling over 100,000 of its treadmills in the USA and UK following their alleged link to the death of a six-year-old...
May 4, 2021
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Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art withdraws Lord Ganesha Finger Puppet following objections
Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art has withdrawn the Lord Ganesha Finger Puppet from its store, following requests from Hindus who objected, calling it highly inappropriate. In...
May 2, 2021
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Xponential Fitness’ StretchLab signs master franchise agreement for Australian studios
US-based Xponential Fitness has announced that leading North American assisted stretching franchise, StretchLab, has signed a master franchise agreement for Australia, which...
May 2, 2021
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rebel to launch its first Queensland experiential concept store
rebel, one of Australia’s leading retailers of sporting equipment and apparel, is launching its first experience concept store in Queensland at rebel Chermside, on Thursday 6th...
Apr 30, 2021
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Zoggs partners with ABC animation series Kangaroo Beach to promote products and water safety
Leading swimming products retailer Zoggs has announced a partnership with the new ABC animation series Kangaroo Beach to promote water safety. Launched in January, the...
Apr 27, 2021
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Swimming Australia unveils new nationwide inclusive swimwear policy
Swimming Australia has this week announced a new nationwide inclusive swimwear policy which will allow swimmers at all competition levels to wear alternative or modified...
Apr 16, 2021
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Viva Leisure primed for growth with head of franchising appointment
ASX-listed Viva Leisure has announced the appointment of experienced industry executive Gordon Martin as Head of Franchising as part of a master plan to rapidly expand the Plus...
Apr 14, 2021
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Surfing champion Mick Fanning launches FS8 fitness training studio network
Surfing hero Mick Fanning has today launched FS8, described by its owners as a “revolutionary new fitness movement”, at its first location adjacent to the Manly Wharf in the...
Apr 14, 2021
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World's largest Pilates brand launches first Australian studios
Club Pilates has today announced the launch of its first three Australian studios with the world’s largest Pilates facilities brand now operational at three locations in...
Apr 12, 2021
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Infinite Cycle continues to expand through challenges of the past year
Despite the struggles endured by many fitness businesses last year, Infinite Cycle - Australia’s only virtual cycle studios - has continued to expand. Having announced last...
Apr 11, 2021
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Stepz Fitness opens new gym in Dubbo
With a hybrid gym concept that integrates functional group training alongside their existing 24/7 gym model, Australian gym franchise Stepz Fitness is delivering on its...
Apr 8, 2021
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Fair Trading approves 375 showbags for sale at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Fair Trading approves 375 showbags for sale at Sydney Royal Easter Show Fair Trading Officers have approved all 375 showbags for sale at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter...
Mar 30, 2021
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Human measurement technology leader launches SAGA Fitness brand
VALD - the Australian human measurement technology company that provides powerful and objective data to elite sports teams, defence departments and allied health organisations -...
Mar 30, 2021
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Timezone's refurbished Robina FEC will offer multiple entertainment options
Entertainment destination, Timezone, has announced that Zone Bowling - an FEC landmark in the Robina community for over ten years - will reopen its doors on Saturday 3rd April...
Mar 26, 2021
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ZADI Training announces securing of 10 new studios across Sydney
ZADI Training, the first female fitness franchise that offers female-specific strength/HIIT workout programs endorsed by exercise science, has announced that it has secured 10...
Mar 24, 2021
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Tourism sector welcomes launch of Bendigo Art Gallery's Mary Quant Exhibition
Locals and regional tourism businesses have enthusiastically welcomed Bendigo Art Gallery’s launch of its highly anticipated Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary exhibition....
Mar 22, 2021
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