News: Retail
Six Flags announces plans for first Saudi Arabia theme park to open by 2022
US-based theme park operator Six Flags has confirmed long-awaited plans for its first Saudi Arabian venture, announcing that it will open a theme park just outside of the...
Apr 5, 2018
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Plus Fitness opens first two clubs in India
Australian based gym franchise Plus Fitness has launched in India with the opening of two clubs in the city of Ahmedabad. Targeting the Western Territory of India, a third gym...
Apr 4, 2018
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New Melbourne CBD gym aims to be the city’s ‘most exclusive personal training studio’
Promoting itself as “Melbourne’s first five-star training facility”, the newly opened Ashley Faithfull Training Studios is aiming to to provide a “condensed and personalised for...
Apr 4, 2018
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Arabian Gulf malls look to ‘mini theme parks’ and virtual reality to drive footfalls and momentum
With family entertainment centres established as a key part of shopping mall operations in Arabian Gulf nations, a new report suggests that future growth will see their...
Mar 31, 2018
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Debitsuccess makes key business development and marketing appointments
Leading payment solution provider Debitsuccess has appointed Debbie Jones as Business Development Manager in NSW, focusing on health and fitness clients, and Vanessa Mae...
Mar 27, 2018
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Anytime Fitness attains global and local milestones and targets Antarctica club opening
US-based franchise Anytime Fitness has this month opened its 4,000th club with the opening of a facility in Chinese city of Shanghai. Locally, Anytime Fitness Australia has just...
Mar 23, 2018
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ASGA acknowledges achievements of outgoing Executive Director Shannon Walker
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has acknowledged its “sincere thanks” to Shannon Walker for his six years at the helm as Executive Director, after accepting his...
Mar 21, 2018
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Australian-first multicultural uniform guide opens sport to CaLD participants
Women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds will now be able to participate in sport more easily, with the release of an Australian-first multicultural...
Mar 18, 2018
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Merlin Entertainments reveals plans to develop LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Beijing
Global visitor attractions giant Merlin Entertainments has announced that, building on its existing attractions in China, it will open a LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Beijing....
Mar 14, 2018
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NZREPs flags warnings over energy drinks and exercise
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (NZREPs) has this week highlighted recent advice from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), detailing the effects of...
Mar 10, 2018
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Gyms and fitness centres among Australia’s most successful franchise operations
With franchising in Australia facing a series of challenges, newly released research from IBISWorld show that gyms and fitness centres are a consistent success in the sector....
Mar 10, 2018
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Womadelaide's largest program ready to attract record crowds
Womadelaide's largest program in its 26-year history is on track to bring record crowds, organisers say, with ticket sales and perfect weather indicating it could top 2015's...
Mar 8, 2018
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Sweet drinks key to childhood obesity gap between rich and poor
A Deakin University study of more than 3,000 children has shown youngsters in Australia's lowest socioeconomic group are far more likely to consume sugary drinks and savoury...
Mar 8, 2018
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VicHealth calls for Australia’s supermarkets to take action on obesity
Health promotion foundation VicHealth has welcomed new Deakin University research into the nutrition policies of Australian supermarkets and is urging retailers to lift their...
Mar 3, 2018
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New Report says supermarkets must do more in fight against obesity
Australian supermarkets need to take more responsibility for obesity prevention, according to a first-of-its-kind study ranking the nutrition policies of Australia’s biggest...
Feb 28, 2018
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Speedo partners with Team Sydney to celebrate evolution, diversity and inclusion
Ahead of the 2018 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, leading swimwear brand Speedo has highlighted its support for diversity and inclusion in sport with the announcement of an...
Feb 27, 2018
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Western Leisure Services introduce innovative healthy eating menus
Western Leisure Services (WLS) have achieved a first in Melbourne’s west by developing café menus that are fully compliant with the guidelines set out by Victoria’s advisory...
Feb 26, 2018
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Amer Sports enjoys eighth consecutive year of growth
International sporting goods company Amer Sports, the owner of global brands including Salomon, Precor, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Mavic and Suunto, has announced an eighth...
Feb 15, 2018
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Rides revealed as Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi construction moves forward
On target to open in the (northern hemisphere) summer of 2018, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi has unveiled a selection of the rides and attractions planned for the US$1 billion...
Feb 7, 2018
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NRL clubs cut prices for ANZ Stadium fixtures
In a move aimed at increasing attendances, the four NRL clubs that share Sydney’s ANZ Stadium have combined up to cut ticket prices and the cost of food at the venue. The...
Feb 6, 2018
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Only a quarter of female active wear market loyal to specific brands
Only a quarter of female active wear consumers are loyal to specific brands, with those under 35 years old more likely to be loyal than older women, according to new research...
Feb 5, 2018
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Faecal incidents cause pool closures and patron frustration at Craigieburn’s Splash Aqua Park
Hume City Council has begun supplying free baby nappies to parents of infants at the Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in Craigieburn after the pool was closed six times in...
Jan 31, 2018
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MeshTelco technology backs growth of ‘smart gym’ concept
With innovative fitness clubs looking to adopt the ‘smart gym’ concept, Melbourne-based MeshTelco is able to help conventional facilities transform and thrive in the digital...
Jan 29, 2018
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Brisbane Roar apologises to kit supplier after Asian Champions League farce
Brisbane Roar have apologised to their fans and kit supplier after being knocked out of the Asian Champions League (ACL) last night. Playing in an ACL group-stage qualifier...
Jan 23, 2018
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