News: Retail
Mindbody invests in technology to drive next phase of growth
Leading activity sector technology platform Mindbody has advised of ongoing investments in its core technology in addition to advancing its product development efforts “in the...
Oct 24, 2020
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Sydney Roosters partner with UK sportswear brand Castore
UK-based premium sports brand Castore has signed its first kit sponsorship in Australia, agreeing a deal with the NRL’s Sydney Roosters. Castore was founded in 2015 by brothers...
Oct 23, 2020
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Historic Pentridge Prison redevelopment includes new cinema complex
Melbourne's historic Pentridge Prison has undergone a $1 billion redevelopment transforming the historic site into a retail, dining and entertainment hub - with stage one set to...
Oct 13, 2020
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Demographic shift marks the rise of Social Entertainment Centres
The transformation of the amusement arcades enjoyed by past generations to the family entertainment centres (FECs) of the current millennium is now seeing further evolution with...
Oct 13, 2020
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Manchester United reveal ‘Theatre of Dreams’ brand for entertainment centres across China
English football club Manchester United has unveiled the name of its new branded social entertainment centres, with the first Theatre of Dreams nearing completion in Beijing....
Oct 12, 2020
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Standardised hygiene protocol launched for Hong Kong tourism industry
In a significant stepping up of Hong Kong’s fight to control COVID-19, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has today launched a standardised hygiene protocol in partnership with...
Oct 8, 2020
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Queensland personal training studio owner uses nutrition plan to aid clients
BRAND POST: With Coronavirus restrictions having impacted personal training studios across Australia, Angela Larose, owner of Essential Body Personal Training in the Queensland...
Oct 7, 2020
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Anxiety expert considers new Yamanto Central shopping centre could improve mental health
While many parts of the retail sector are struggling due to the impact of COVID, Pauline McKinnon, a leading counsellor, psychotherapist and anxiety expert, believes that...
Oct 2, 2020
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Tough Mudder and Marvel partner to deliver digital fitness initiative
Tough Mudder and Marvel have announced a new partnership which will see the pair launch a new digital ‘fitness adventure’. The experiential fitness brand will launch Tough...
Sep 29, 2020
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Malaysian theme parks call for removal of entertainment tax
Malaysia’s theme park operators, seen as being among one of the country’s industry sectors most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, are appealing for the abolition of...
Sep 24, 2020
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MSL agrees multi-year POS agreement for Perth’s RAC Arena
Technology provider MSL Solutions Limited has announced that is has signed a multi-year contract with ASM Global to provide its integrated point of sale (POS) and transaction...
Sep 20, 2020
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Tokyo Disneyland expansion to open on 28th September
Tokyo Disneyland has announced that its new expansions, shops, restaurants and attractions - the largest suite of additions in the history of Tokyo Disney Resort - will open on...
Sep 20, 2020
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Infinite Cycle set to launch 15 new studios
Infinite Cycle, Australia’s only virtual cycle studios, has announced that is set to launch 15 new venues over the next 12 months, driven by the introduction and anticipated...
Sep 16, 2020
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Recreation Collective launches, aiming 'to change the game of competitive socialising'
Newly formed consultancy and advisory service Recreation Collective is ready to offer services for the ‘re-creation’ of amusements and entertainment. In a world where social...
Sep 14, 2020
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2020 Asia Amusement and Attraction Expo draws more than 22,000 attendees
China’s first amusement and tourism trade show since the reopening of exhibition venues after the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown has seen more than 1000 exhibitors and 21,300...
Sep 10, 2020
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Swim Parka offers an alternative to aquatic centre changing rooms
With current restrictions on patrons using aquatic centre changing rooms, the Great Aussie Swim Parka offers swimmers the ability to change in their own space. A towel lined...
Sep 7, 2020
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Yamanto Central excited to have Rackley Swimming join their new Ipswich centre
The new Yamanto Central shopping mall in the Queensland city of Ipswich is excited to have Rackley Swimming join their centre as they look to offer a new type of retail...
Sep 1, 2020
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ZADI Training founder explains how the business has weathered Coronavirus and kept its investors
Adala Bolto, founder of ZADI Training, has shared how the female fitness franchise she created adapted to Coronavirus closures and has emerged with its blend of nightclub,...
Aug 31, 2020
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Viva Leisure announces ‘outstanding’ financial results with no loss in year-on-year income
Viva Leisure Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive, Harry Konstantinou has hailed the business’ financial results for the 2019/20 financial year as “an outstanding...
Aug 26, 2020
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Melbourne's Federation Square set for $20 million facelift
Melbourne's Federation Square will receive the largest upgrade since its creation following a review that has called for community and cultural activities to be "front and...
Aug 24, 2020
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Brisbane City Council unveils plans for upgraded Clem Jones Aquatic Centre
A major revamp for one of South East Queensland’s oldest aquatic centres has been unveiled by Brisbane City Council. The planned four-stage redevelopment of the 60 years old...
Aug 24, 2020
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Survey shows Australia gyms outperforming international counterparts
Australia is seeing the greatest percentage of fitness club members return to their gyms - by comparison with counterparts in Canade, the UK and the USA - according to a newly...
Aug 23, 2020
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AFL will not use Aboriginal flag during Indigenous Round
As the AFL celebrates Australian’s Indigenous heritage this weekend, the Aboriginal flag - usually painted on the ground at each venue and featuring on each player’s jersey -...
Aug 21, 2020
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Asian attractions and theme parks events look to bounce back in 2021
Two of Asia’s major events for the attractions and theme parks industry - the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Show and the IAAPA Expo Asia - are to return in...
Aug 20, 2020
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