News: Retail
Dreamworld looks to recruit for the upcoming holiday season
Dreamworld has commenced its seasonal recruitment drive for the September and December school holiday periods, looking for more than 100 new team members to work across a range...
Aug 8, 2019
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Zoggs expands environmental commitments with swimwear made from plastic waste and reduction in plastic goggle packaging
Leading swimming products manufacturer Zoggs is continuing with its commitment to help the environment through ongoing significant changes that will see the entire Zoggs Summer...
Aug 1, 2019
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Anytime Fitness recognised as 'top global' franchise for 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 Entrepreneur magazine as a ‘Top Global’...
Jul 31, 2019
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'Commando Steve' named new Coaching Zone ambassador
Belgravia Health and Fitness has announced that Steve 'Commando' Willis has joined the team as a new ambassador for Coaching Zone, its group personal training franchise. As a...
Jul 25, 2019
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Auckland Council apologises to Muslim woman after ejection from West Wave Pools
Auckland Council has blamed confusion about rules on appropriate swimwear for an “unfortunate” incident that saw a Muslim woman ejected from the West Wave Pools in the suburb of...
Jul 25, 2019
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Live Nation admits steering tickets to resale market
Live Nation has admitted its involvement in the direct transfer of tickets to resale sites following a Billboard expose which accused it of colluding with representatives of the...
Jul 23, 2019
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ExerciseNZ calls for action on New Zealand’s obesity epidemic and physical inactivity crisis
With the World Health Organization ranking New Zealand worst in the world for children’s activity, Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard...
Jul 23, 2019
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Leisure brands looks to replace customer service with human experience
Industry entrepreneur Jack East has noted a significant shift taking place where unique experiences and new competitors are continuously resetting customer expectations. East,...
Jul 23, 2019
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Fitstop expansion continues in Melbourne
Growing functional training gym, Fitstop, is continuing its expansion with the opening of its second Victorian location in South Melbourne. Established in Queensland, the...
Jul 14, 2019
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Crunch Fitness leads Australian return of STEP aerobics
Looking to revive the STEP aerobics trend of the 1980s in an entertaining and contemporary setting, Crunch Fitness is set to launch ‘STEP exer-tainment’. A popular workout of 30...
Jul 12, 2019
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Singapore's True Group opening three new clubs over four-month period
Singapore-based fitness brand, True Group is in the process of rolling out its new TFX brand with three new clubs opening over a period of four months including what will be the...
Jul 11, 2019
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Les Mills International transforms leadership to drive next growth stage
Les Mills International is transforming its leadership culture to accelerate the next phase of its development and fuel its relentless drive for growth and innovation. The...
Jul 11, 2019
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Les Mills introduces ‘future-focused’ fitness features at Auckland City Gym
Global fitness brand Les Mills has launched three new studio spaces at its flagship Auckland City Gym. The new spaces were designed by New Zealand architects Monk Mackenzie and...
Jul 11, 2019
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F45 to open studios in Afghanistan and Iraq
Fitness franchise F45 has secured deals to open sites in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as in emerging markets in Africa – taking the number of countries in which it is active to...
Jul 4, 2019
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Digital signage partnership expands to service surge in outdoor market demand across Oceania
Leading digital signage organisations Big Screen Video and HTS Group are responding to ongoing industry growth in outdoor signage by providing a partnership offering new levels...
Jul 1, 2019
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Wage rates increase under modern awards
Employers have been reminded by the Fair Work Commission that wage rates and all work related allowances in the modern award are increasing from employees' first full pay period...
Jul 1, 2019
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Leisure innovations key to Singapore's redeveloped Funan shopping mall
After a three-year redevelopment, Singapore's Funan shopping mall has today reopened, featuring more than 180 stores, including new-to-market brands, new concept retail spaces...
Jun 28, 2019
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China esports market value to hit US$1.9 billion this year
The Chinese domestic esports audience is tipped to hit 350 million participants with revenues to reach US$1.9 billion this year, according to a report by Tencent’s Penguin...
Jun 26, 2019
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OneMusic Australia licencing system to launch on 1st July
Promising to streamline the administration of licence payments for any Australian businesses playing music - including gyms, venues, festivals, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants...
Jun 26, 2019
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Reviews shows sugary drink taxes reduce consumption
A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10% in places it has been introduced, according to a just published review....
Jun 25, 2019
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NovoFit and Precor join forces to expand Australian market coverage
Leading commercial fitness equipment distributor NovoFit is to take on the Australian distributorship for global fitness manufacturer, Precor, as of 1st July 2019. The momentous...
Jun 21, 2019
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Fast growing boxing and strength training provider 12RND Fitness unleashes the ‘fighter’ within
Since its creation in 2016, boxing and strength gym franchise 12RND Fitness has grown to over 80 operating locations, making the franchise one of the largest boxing providers...
Jun 19, 2019
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Café at Manurewa Pools and Leisure Centre focuses on healthy food choices
Manurewa Pools and Leisure Centre’s cafe is making a splash with its new approach to providing a wider range of good food and drink options for its customers. Splashes Café...
Jun 18, 2019
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Jewel Changi Airport opens new attractions and Changi Experience Studio
The new Canopy Park at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore has been opened, offering a collection of attractions and gardens across an area of 14,000 metres². Located at the...
Jun 16, 2019
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