News: Retail
Goodlife ambassador Emily Skye introduces new Ignite exercise program
Goodlife Health Clubs ambassador Emily Skye has launched her brand new Ignite class within 18 of the Fitness and Lifestyle Group clubs. While millions follow the fitness...
Jun 16, 2019
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Increasing significance of Athlete Rights to be discussed at the 2019 National Sports Convention
Returning to Melbourne next month, the fourth edition of the National Sport Integrity Forum is to explore a range of issues focussing on athletes’ rights and integrity, as the...
Jun 12, 2019
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Aboriginal flag licence owner looks to enforce rights with football codes and clothing companies
The company that holds worldwide exclusive rights to use the Aboriginal flag on clothing has issued infringement notices to the AFL, clothing suppliers and several Aboriginal...
Jun 11, 2019
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Rackley Swimming joins retail transformation at Ipswich’s Yamanto Central
With the new Yamanto Central shopping mall in the Queensland city of Ipswich looking to offer a new type of retail environment, Rackley Swimming will be operating a...
Jun 10, 2019
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85% of fitness club members feel ‘healthier’ for having a gym membership
85% of respondents to Canstar Blue’s latest ratings for fitness club customer satisfaction have indicated that they felt “healthier” for having a gym membership with 46% of the...
Jun 9, 2019
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ONTHEGO expands with acquisition of ZEMS Apparel
ONTHEGO, the leading online retailer and customisation platform for uniforms and sports apparel, has announced the acquisition of Australian-based manufacturing and sublimation...
Jun 4, 2019
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Vision Personal Training invests in technology overhaul and meal delivery
Vision Personal Training has announced that it is investing $1.3 million in digital innovation this year including a new MyVision app, Vision Academy online learning program,...
May 28, 2019
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Village Roadshow reveals $50 million investment into Gold Coast theme parks
Village Roadshow Theme Parks on the Gold Coast are set for a massive investment over the next 18-months with $50 million to be spent on new attractions, the enhancement of guest...
May 25, 2019
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SCG introduces technology to reduce food and beverage queues
Fans attending events at the Sydney Cricket Ground can now avoid food and beverage queues thanks to new WaitTime technology installed around the venue. The Sydney Cricket and...
May 22, 2019
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Anniversary milestone achievement for Crunch Fitness clubs
Crunch Fitness is celebrating the birthdays of two of its 15 gyms, at Mortdale and Caringbah in Sydney, during the month of May. With its ‘No Judgments’ - come as you are...
May 16, 2019
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Jim's Group expands to introduce Jim's Personal Training
Jim's Group, the world's largest home franchise business which is best known for the Jim's Mowing brand, has expanded into the fitness industry with the recent launch of Jim's...
May 16, 2019
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PATA reports on food waste in Asia’s tourism industry
As part of is BUFFET food waste reduction initiative, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released findings on food waste in the tourism industry across the...
May 9, 2019
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Australians spend up to $250 per month on exercise and wellness
New research from St.George Bank has found that Australians are spending up to $250 per month on being healthy and getting fit, with 100% of those surveyed buying health...
May 8, 2019
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Kardinia Park launches new water station initiative
A joint initiative between the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, VicHealth and Barwon Water has seen the installation of 10 new state of the art drinking stations at Geelong’s GMHBA...
May 7, 2019
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Anytime Fitness opens 100th club in The Philippines
Global gym franchise Anytime Fitness’ growth in south east Asia is continuing with the opening of its 100th club in The Philippines. The new 24/7 gym in the centre of the...
May 5, 2019
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Populous sees Kai Tak Sports Park plan as setting a new multipurpose sport precinct benchmark
International sports architects Populous say that Hong Kong’s multipurpose sports precinct, the Kai Tak Sports Park, will set a global benchmark for multipurpose sport precincts...
May 4, 2019
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Fast growing Fitstop opens first functional training facility in Melbourne
Ready to battle for market share in the competitive functional training studio market, Fitstop is promising Victorians a new wave of functional fitness, with three locations set...
May 4, 2019
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Global sports sponsorship spending set to reach US$65 billion this year
A report from sports data agency, Two Circles, claims global brand spend on sports sponsorships will grow to US$65 billion in 2019. Despite this, the report also claims sports...
May 2, 2019
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Richmond Tigers partners with Nielsen to track fans’ attitudes and behaviours
Richmond Football Club has become the first sporting team to sign with Nielsen, in a partnership that will see it use the Nielsen Consumer and Media View (CMV) to track fans’...
Apr 30, 2019
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Fitstop eyes Australia-wide franchise expansion
Brisbane-based gym franchise, Fitstop Australia is looking to expand its functional training orientated exercise offering in both south-east Queensland and other Australian...
Apr 28, 2019
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Work commences on Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park development
Work on Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park has commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony held on the site on Tuesday - signalling the commencement of the construction of the Special...
Apr 25, 2019
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Competition offers 12-month membership to Sales Authority Club
Industry sales experts Impact Training and the National Sales Academy have combined to offer a unique opportunity for any leisure operation interested in improving their sales -...
Apr 23, 2019
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Jewel Changi Airport leisure precinct opens in Singapore
The much anticipated Jewel Changi Airport, a mixed-use development in Singapore, has opened - presenting a radical rethinking of designing for the passenger experience. Now able...
Apr 18, 2019
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Passion drives franchisee’s portfolio of fitness clubs
Having opened 20 Anytime Fitness studios in the past 10 years, franchisee Rhys Cutifani is expanding his facility portfolio with the recent opening of three new Orangetheory...
Apr 17, 2019
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