News: Retail
Genesis Health and Fitness introduces pay-as-you-go FlexIt app at Ballarat club
The Genesis Health and Fitness Ballarat 24/7 club has become the first Genesis facility in Australia to introduce the FlexIt app, which offers proprietary dynamic pricing...
Sep 23, 2019
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TEG unveils new experiences content division
TEG has launched a new ‘experiences’ content division, which brings together its family entertainment, experiential and exhibition businesses - with the new division to produce...
Sep 18, 2019
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Fitstop to highlight business opportunities at The Fitness Show in Melbourne
Fast growing gym franchise Fitstop is to use next month’s The Fitness Show in Melbourne to promote its available business opportunities and its results oriented exercise...
Sep 18, 2019
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Emaar Entertainment to launch ekart attraction at Dubai Mall
In the latest example of the growth of ‘retail-tainment’ attractions, Emaar Entertainment is set to launch the United Arab Emirate’s first high-end electric e-karting experience...
Sep 18, 2019
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Falling attendances behind plans to increase F&B prices at Adelaide Oval
Blaming declining attendances resulting from poor performances by both local AFL teams, the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) is to increase cost of food and...
Sep 17, 2019
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Evolution Wellness expands in fast growing south east Asian fitness market
Offering two major brands - Fitness First and Celebrity Fitness - that target key market segments, Evolution Wellness has grown over the past two years to become the largest...
Sep 16, 2019
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Jetts Fitness opens 11th club in Bangkok
Jetts Fitness is continuing its expansion in Thailand with the recent opening of its 19th club in the country and its 11th club in Bangkok in the suburb of Asoke. The first of...
Sep 15, 2019
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Fitstop doubles studio numbers in just two years
Just two years after its formation, Queensland-based functional training franchise, has more than doubled its franchise footprint. The business, co-founded by Peter Hull and...
Sep 11, 2019
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IRONMAN Oceania agrees Pure Sports Nutrition partnership
The IRONMAN multisport series has announced a multi-year partnership with New Zealand-based PURE Sports Nutrition as the Official Electrolyte Hydration for the IRONMAN Oceania...
Sep 11, 2019
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MCG gains awards recognition for shortening fan wait times
The technology that gives patrons ‘real time’ directions to the shortest queues at the MCG’s food and beverage outlets has been recognised at the 2019 Australian and New Zealand...
Sep 10, 2019
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Plus Fitness growth continues with Australian and international openings
Fast growing 24/7 gym group Plus Fitness has been continuing with the opening of new clubs both in Australia and internationally through 2019. With over 300 clubs now operating...
Sep 9, 2019
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Orangetheory Fitness opens 17th Australian studio
Having opened nine new studios in the past 12 months, Orangetheory Fitness has launched its latest gym - its 17th in Australia - in the Sydney suburb of Miranda. With ongoing...
Sep 5, 2019
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Anytime Fitness named a top global franchise 12th consecutive year
For the 12th year in a row, Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness club chain, has been acknowledged by the US-based Entrepreneur magazine as a 'Top...
Sep 3, 2019
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Showbags given safety approval for Perth Royal Show
Consumer Protection WA has approved 270 Perth Royal Showbags after product safety inspectors checked about 1500 toys and novelty items that will be sold at the Perth Royal Show,...
Sep 2, 2019
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Genesis Health and Fitness continues expansion with new Perth club announcement
Belgravia Health and Fitness has announced that Genesis Health and Fitness is to open its fifth club in Western Australia - with a new site identified in the Perth suburb of...
Aug 27, 2019
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Gold’s Gym announces new master franchise agreement for Australasian studios
Following several years of challenges in the Australian market, US fitness franchise Gold’s Gym has announced a new master franchise agreement for brand development in Australia...
Aug 25, 2019
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ACCC confirms investigation of Boomers vs Team USA ticketing issues
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed it is investigating hundreds of complaints relating to International Basketball Series games between...
Aug 23, 2019
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Hong Kong fitness leaders to gather at the Asia Fitness and Wellness Summit
Asia’s only business network for the fitness and wellness industry, FIT Summit, will connect business leaders from across Asia on 25th September at the Mira Hotel, Hong Kong....
Aug 20, 2019
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West HQ and NEC Australia to introduce industry leading customer experience at new Sydney Coliseum Theatre
NEC Australia has today announced a major Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Digital Display partnership with Sydney’s newest Entertainment, Fitness, Lifestyle...
Aug 19, 2019
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Consumer Affairs Victoria issues advice on avoiding ticket scams
Following a significant increase in ticket-related complaints, Consumer Affairs Victoria has advised buyers to "stay mindful" when purchasing tickets to events. Reporting that,...
Aug 19, 2019
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Ekka showbag sellers face pressure to reduce single-use plastic
With Brisbane’s Ekka set to close this weekend with around 400,000 people having attended the annual event, organisers and stallholders are recognising the need to adopt more...
Aug 16, 2019
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Studio Pilates reveals ongoing Australian and international growth
Brisbane-founded wellness franchise Studio Pilates has revealed ongoing growth, opening its first Western Australian location along with international growth in China and the...
Aug 16, 2019
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20PerFit EMS brand prepares for franchising launch and welcomes new team members
In a matter of weeks, 20PerFit will be launching its revolutionary electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training system to the Australian market - a system which will allow...
Aug 13, 2019
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MINDBODY co-founder shares experience of industry technology interfacing with the consumer
Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder and Chief Executive of digital wellness platform MINDBODY, has shared his views on fitness operators expanding their customer base through...
Aug 9, 2019
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