News: Retail
Final design unveiled for new Sydney Fish Market
The NSW Government has unveiled the final design for the proposed relocation of the Sydney Fish Market by an international team comprising Danish practice 3XN and its innovation...
Nov 16, 2018
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AliPay and WeChat with CustomLinc integration now available in Australia
Following the launch of the AliPay and WeChat integrated interface at the TRENZ conference in New Zealand earlier this year, CustomLinc has announced the payment methods are now...
Nov 12, 2018
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Report advises that attractions need to invest in ticketing technology
Significant investment in ticketing technology is needed at major attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums if they want to adapt to new distribution opportunities and...
Nov 7, 2018
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New central Wellington FEC offers New Zealand’s first Timezone redemption shop
Offering New Zealand’s first Timezone redemption shop, the newly opened Timezone family entertainment centre in Courtenay Place Wellington is providing gamers with a modern,...
Nov 7, 2018
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The Entertainment and Education Group implements Embed throughout 50 new locations
Singapore-based The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) has announced that it is to implement Embed's state-of-the-art debit card and revenue management solution in 50 new...
Nov 6, 2018
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Hong Kong Consumer Council calls for overhaul of ticket resale laws
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has called for ticket scalping to be made illegal across all venues in the Administrative Region, citing that the secondary market creates the...
Nov 5, 2018
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New venture meets venues’ clear bag security needs
In the increased venue security climate, with arenas and stadia restricting items that patrons can carry with them when entering events and sporting fixtures, a Sydney company...
Oct 31, 2018
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Users drive development of new Les Mills resistance band technology
Leading global fitness innovators Les Mills has introduced a new innovation in resistance band technology – a durable and functional band – that enables users to confidently...
Oct 29, 2018
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Miral partners with Microsoft to transform Yas Island visitor experience
Abu Dhabi-based attractions and real estate company Miral is to partner with Microsoft to undertake an ambitious digital-transformation journey that has the potential to reshape...
Oct 25, 2018
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Landlords see gyms fuel demand for retail property
With changing retail patterns seeing Australia's high streets going through a period of transformation, property owners who once leased space to traditional retailers are...
Oct 20, 2018
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New brands and resort theme parks drive Merlin Entertainments growth
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments’ latest results show that its revenues jumped 8.3% in the 40 weeks of trading to 6th October this year. The trading update...
Oct 16, 2018
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Two proposals submitted for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Parks development
The Hong Kong Government is reported to be evaluating bids from two consortia to design, build and operate the planned Kai Tak Sports Park, to be built on the site of the city’s...
Oct 14, 2018
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FFA looks to convert ALDI MiniRoos participants into A-League and W-League fans
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is looking to leverage its junior participation base into becoming fans of teams in the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League this season....
Oct 8, 2018
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Clubware introduces new Member Mobile App
Leading fitness centre management software Clubware is launching an all new Member Mobile App with an array of innovative features. Designed and developed with valuable feedback...
Sep 28, 2018
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AEG to expand in South East Asia with development of two multi-purpose venues in Bangkok
Global sport and live entertainment giant AEG is to partner with Thailand-based shopping centre developer The Mall Group Co. to invest 10 billion baht (US$309 million) to build...
Sep 27, 2018
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Countdown to New Zealand’s biggest fitness events of the year
Delegates wanting to attend FitEx and the annual New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards, the country’s biggest fitness events of the year, are being urged to make the most of...
Sep 25, 2018
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Weight Watchers ends use of 'weight' in branding
Weight Watchers has unveiled a lightened version of its name, rebranding itself WW, in what it says will be "the next stage of the company's evolution". The global weight loss...
Sep 23, 2018
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VIVA Leisure group acquires Wagga Wagga’s Xceler8 24hr Fitness
Club Lime, part of the VIVA Leisure group, and one of the largest privately-owned health and fitness providers in Australia, has continued its ongoing expansion across NSW with...
Sep 20, 2018
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Caloundra Indoor Stadium installs new drinking fountain and bottle refill station
In a move to reduce plastic bottle usage while providing fresh drinking water for athletes and spectators, Caloundra Indoor Stadium and Sunshine Coast Council have recently...
Sep 12, 2018
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KX Pilates’ opens 50th franchise and first international studio
Award winning Australian fitness franchise, KX Pilates has this week celebrated two significant milestones with the opening of its 50th studio location in Hobart and the brand’s...
Sep 12, 2018
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Amazon’s title sponsorship of 2018 IRONMAN World Championship coincides with launch of online nutrition store
Global ecommerce giant Amazon has made a significant move into the athletic nutrition market becoming the title sponsor of the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship and announcing the...
Sep 10, 2018
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Eden Park merchandise wins at Australasian Promotional Product Association awards
Eden Park and its retail partner Mr Vintage (Boost Promotions) have secured the 2018 Award for Best Event Merchandise from the Australasian Promotional Product Association...
Sep 10, 2018
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Sales of Coles Community Bags to help fund Little Athletics
Coles has established a new community fund to provide grants for sports equipment to Little Athletics centres with funds raised from selected Community Bags. As of this month,...
Sep 10, 2018
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Organisers report 61% of DEAL 2019 exhibition space sold seven months before the show
International Expo Consults (IEC), organisers of the upcoming Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Expo have advised that 61% of the floor space has been sold for...
Aug 29, 2018
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