News: Retail
Viva Leisure advises of Plus Fitness' expansion in Southeast Asia
Viva Leisure Limited has announced of the advance of its international growth strategy with significant developments through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Plus Fitness...
Nov 25, 2024
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GapMaps launches Impact Analysis to transform location planning for new fitness centres
The fitness industry along with hospitality, retail and entertainment sectors are identified as being set to benefit from the actionable insights offered by Impact Analysis - a...
Nov 25, 2024
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AFL’s Adelaide Crows unveils new brand identity
The Adelaide Football Club has revealed a new brand identity aimed at modern audiences. The club’s new brand contains bespoke font, unified style elements and a reworked logo...
Nov 24, 2024
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Chief Executive named for merged Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory business
Purpose Brands LLC - the newly renamed entity for the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Anytime Fitness parent business Self Esteem Brands - has announced the appointment of...
Nov 21, 2024
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Snap Fitness to launch in Cairns with Franchisees looking to fill fitness positions
Leading 24/7 fitness franchise Snap Fitness is opening its first Cairns club in February 2025 at Raintrees Shopping Centre. Snap Fitness has over 1,000 clubs worldwide and more...
Nov 21, 2024
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Fanatics signs long-term omnichannel retail partnership with Melbourne Storm
Global digital sports platform Fanatics has signed a long-term omnichannel retail partnership with successful National Rugby League (NRL) club Melbourne Storm to elevate the fan...
Nov 20, 2024
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Pronto Pilates attracts $1.64 million in crowdfunding to aid global growth plans
Pronto Pilates, the Perth-based company that operates a virtual trainer network of Reformer Pilates studios nationally, has advised that it raised $1.64 million through an...
Nov 19, 2024
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Snap Fitness launches mystery shop program to elevate its performance
Leading 24/7 fitness franchise Snap Fitness has partnered with Mystery Shopping for Fitness Businesses to launch a monthly mystery shop program aimed at elevating performance...
Nov 18, 2024
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Ultra Football survey reveals barriers and optimism for football in Australia
Ultra Football survey reveals barriers and optimism for football in Australia Australian sporting and lifestyle retailer, Ultra Football has revealed its inaugural ‘Taking...
Nov 18, 2024
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Vision Personal Training marks 25 years of operations
Vision Personal Training has this celebrated 25 years of operations, taking franchisees and friends on a Sydney Harbour cruise to mark a quarter-century of fitness, community...
Nov 15, 2024
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Inaugural Gold Coast X-Golf franchise opens
The Gold Coast’s inaugural X-Golf franchise has opened in Ashmore – marking the 30th location of X-Golf to open in Australia. The first indoor golf venue of its kind on the Gold...
Nov 13, 2024
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AFL’s GIANTS commence five-year partnership with New Balance and Belgravia Sports Apparel
The AFL’s GWS Giants have announced a new five-partnership with New Balance and Belgravia Sports Apparel that aims to not only showcase GIANTS players in high-performance gear...
Nov 11, 2024
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Belgravia Health and Fitness' Ian Jensen-Muir reflects on fitness’ changing franchising landscape
Having presented at a series of fitness industry conferences around the world this year, Ian Jensen-Muir, Chief Executive of Belgravia Health & Fitness has shared his personal...
Nov 11, 2024
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Baseball United announces completion of Dubai’s new Ballpark
Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, has announced the completion of Dubai’s Baseball United Ballpark, the first...
Nov 8, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments announces mid 2025 opening for LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort
Appearing at this week’s China International Import Expo (CIIE), Merlin Entertainments has revealed that the new LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort will open during the next Northern...
Nov 7, 2024
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Children’s swimwear brand Splash About acquires Australian distributor Little Toggs
Splash About, the UK’s best-selling children’s swimwear brand, has increased its investment in the Australian market announcing its acquisition of NSW-based baby and toddler...
Nov 7, 2024
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World Rugby and Fanatics partner to launch global licensed merchandise program
World Rugby has announced an exclusive global partnership with digital sports platform Fanatics to launch and manage its official retail and licensing program, including Rugby...
Nov 7, 2024
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KX Pilates announces expansion into Japan
KX Pilates, Australia's largest Reformer Pilates brand, has announced its expansion into Japan. Under a master franchise agreement with Atsuyuki Tsuchiya, former President of...
Nov 4, 2024
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IRLearning launches aquatic traineeships in NSW
In support of the recruitment in the NSW aquatic industry, the Institute of Research and Learning (IRLearning) is offering funded traineeships giving local businesses a unique...
Nov 3, 2024
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Jetts Thailand reaches half century of clubs with landmark Bangkok gym opening
Jetts Thailand, the country’s leading health club brand, has unveiled its 50th club in the new mega development One Bangkok. Spanning over 190,000 square metres, One Bangkok is...
Oct 29, 2024
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Ultra Football launches new brand direction and slew of initiatives
Australian Football retailer, Ultra Football has launched a new brand direction - 'Unapologetically Football' - along with a slew of initiatives. Led by a fresh leadership team,...
Oct 28, 2024
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Rebecca Haagsma to leave Nine Entertainment for new role with AFL
AFL Chief Executive, Andrew Dillon has today announced Rebecca Haagsma as AFL’s new Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial. Haagsma is currently the Chief Product and...
Oct 27, 2024
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Life Fitness Australia announces new Chief Commercial Officer
Life Fitness Australia has appointed David Loats as their Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Following nine years in the role of Business Development, Loats’ new...
Oct 23, 2024
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Fernwood Fitness and Plus Fitness among 2024 Topfranchise award winners
The 10 THOUSAND FEET Strategic Market Research team has announced the 2024 Topfranchise Award winners with Fernwood Fitness and Plus Fitness among this year’s overall top 10....
Oct 22, 2024
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