News: Retail
Leading regional sports brands and events recognised at 2017 SPIA Asia Awards
Asia’s top sports brands and events have been recognised this week at the 2017 SPIA Asia Awards - presented during the 3rd SPIA Asia, Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference....
Nov 9, 2017
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Carlton Football Club appoint Cain Liddle as new Chief Executive
The Carlton Football Club has announced the appointment of Cain Liddle, currently the Chief Customer Officer at Richmond Football Club and Managing Director of Aligned Leisure,...
Nov 8, 2017
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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre expands healthy food options
The café at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has become the first state-level facility or stadium in Victoria offering wholly healthy snacks, food and drinks....
Nov 7, 2017
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Kathmandu joins Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership
Leading outdoor retailer Kathmandu has released a statement of intent that it is to join the Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership (OSRP) – the initiative designed to give those...
Nov 6, 2017
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New rides and attractions imminent as Aussie World expansion plans get approval
Sunshine Coast theme park Aussie World’s plans for expansion, that include five new major rides, have been approved by the Sunshine Coast Council. Set to expand its footprint...
Nov 5, 2017
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Amazon prepares new private-label athleisure collection
Mega-retailer Amazon, which has caused serious disruption in global consumer spending, is reportedly preparing to launch its own branded athleisure/active wear brand of clothing...
Nov 3, 2017
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Former Lorna Jane staff member loses damages claim
A woman who was suing active wear retail company Lorna Jane has lost her claim for damages in a Brisbane court. Former employee Amy Louise Robinson sought more than $570,000 for...
Nov 2, 2017
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CQUniversity risk management expert warns of dangerous sports supplement promotions
CQUniversity risk management expert Dr Betul Sekendiz has shared fears that some sports supplement chains have been promoting social media fitness challenges via 'influencers'...
Nov 1, 2017
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Magic Memories provides on-ride image experience for Movie World HyperCoaster
Magic Memories is to provide an on-ride photographic experience for the recently launched DC Rivals HyperCoaster at Gold Coast theme park Warner Bros. Movie World. The DC Rivals...
Oct 19, 2017
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Poolwerx Chairman inducted into Franchise Council of Australia Hall of Fame
Poolwerx Chairman Rod Young has been honoured at the recent MYOB Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Excellence in Franchising Awards, being inducted into the FCA’s Franchise...
Oct 19, 2017
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Debitsuccess to hold sales and marketing masterclasses in Auckland and Melbourne
Debitsuccess is using its market leading presence in the fitness and recreation sectors to enhance industry sales and marketing skills. The billing experts will be staging a...
Oct 19, 2017
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Construction commences on Hong Kong Disneyland’s multi-year transformation
Work has begun on Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s major transformation which will see the introduction of new attractions and entertainment experiences including new Marvel and...
Oct 18, 2017
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Merlin Entertainments performance impacted by terror fears
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments’ just released trading performance for the 40 weeks to 7th October 2017 show that its portfolio has been hit hard by the...
Oct 17, 2017
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Fitness On Demand and SH1FT to give fitness studios access to high intensity functional training
Sharing a mutual goal - to make premium quality group fitness classes accessible to all - revolutionary new functional HIIT brand SH1FT is to partner with a leading virtual...
Oct 10, 2017
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Vision Personal Training appoints new Head of Marketing
Leading personal training franchisor Vision Personal Training has announced the executive appointment of Rebecca Carson as its new Head of Marketing. Carson will be responsible...
Oct 5, 2017
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Choice names Viagogo among Australia's shonkiest products of 2017
Consumer advocacy group Choice has named ticket resale website Viagogo among as a 'winner' in its 2017 Shonky Awards. "Naming and shaming this year's shonkiest companies and...
Oct 4, 2017
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FIBO China visitor numbers rise by 28%
The growth of the 2017 FIBO China fitness exhibition, which saw attendee numbers rise by 28%, has led organisers to secure a larger Shanghai venue for its 2018 edition. Visitor...
Oct 3, 2017
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Oman looks to rise in visitor numbers as Salalah waterpark development nears completion
As Oman continues to develop its tourism assets, authorities have said the first phase of a landmark waterpark development in Salalah will be ready by December. Announced by...
Oct 2, 2017
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Chinese tourists changing their spending patterns
A new Report shows that Chinese tourists are spending less on luxury items and other consumer goods and more on culture and experience-based retail activities such as food and...
Oct 1, 2017
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Undeclared steroids found in sports supplements sold in Australia and New Zealand
The University of Otago has revealed that at least six sports supplements on sale in Australia and New Zealand contain anabolic steroids not declared on their labels. Designer...
Sep 27, 2017
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Seventh IHRSA ChinaFit event to share cutting-edge management concepts
Following the success of previous editons of the ChinaFit/IHRSA China Management Forum, ChinaFit and the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will be...
Sep 20, 2017
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Survey reveals 10 things New Zealanders hate about gyms
New Zealand gym goers dislike ‘equipment hoggers’, people who do not use a towel while using gym equipment and dirty changing rooms according to a survey from Canstar Blue....
Sep 15, 2017
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MCG introduces WaitTime app to reduce F&B and bathroom queues
The closing weeks of the AFL 2017 season have seen the Melbourne Cricket Ground introduce innovative technology to speed up fans’ food and beverage (F&B) purchases and bathroom...
Sep 15, 2017
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Les Mills' New Zealand gyms win customer satisfaction award
Les Mills’ New Zealand gyms, the facilities arm of global group fitness phenomenon Les Mills, have been recognised for delivering the most satisfied customers in the local...
Sep 13, 2017
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