News: Retail
ASGA joins anti-counterfeit business lobby group
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has announced that it has joined the newly created Australians to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (AUSCAP), a coalition of...
Oct 24, 2016
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Hypoxi to offer weight loss studio franchise opportunities in the USA
International weight management studio brand Hypoxi has announced that it is to offer franchise opportunities across the USA. The move follows the successful operation of two...
Oct 21, 2016
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New Zealand's ‘no sugary drinks’ logo launch sends clear health message
A new logo to promote outlets that don’t sell sugar-sweetened drinks has been launched in New Zealand. Available for display in schools, fitness clubs, aquatic and recreation...
Oct 16, 2016
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Lorna Jane Clarkson, Maria Teresa Stone and Emmett Williams inducted into Fitness Roll of Honour
Lorna Jane Clarkson, Maria Teresa Stone and Emmett Williams are to be inducted into the Fitness Industry Roll of Honour in recognition of their significant impact to the growth...
Oct 13, 2016
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New Timezone FEC opens in Werribee
With a resurgence in interest in family entertainment centres, Timezone has opened its latest FEC at the Pacific Werribee shopping centre in Melbourne's west. Built at a cost of...
Oct 12, 2016
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Belgravia Leisure takes on waterpark management at Cairns Sugarworld
Belgravia Leisure is to undertake the management of its first stand-alone waterpark having been appointed by Cairns Regional Council to manage its Sugarworld attraction. The...
Oct 10, 2016
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Skye Nicolson named as the 'face' of adidas Combat Sports
Queensland boxer Skye Nicolson has just been announced as the face of adidas Combat Sports, beating hundreds of applicants for the hotly contested role. The competition,...
Oct 9, 2016
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Liverpool Football Club the big winners at 2016 SPIA Asia awards
Liverpool Football Club stole the show at this week’s 2016 Sports Industry Awards Asia in Bangkok, clinching one gold and two silver trophies. At a gala awards ceremony was...
Oct 7, 2016
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Expressions of interest sought for 2017 Moomba Festival carnival and catering operators
The City of Melbourne is inviting expressions of Interest for Carnival and Catering operators wanting to be part of the 2017 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest)....
Oct 3, 2016
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Palace Cinemas to build 15 screen complex at Pentridge Prison site
Palace Cinemas is set to open a 15 screen cinema complex on the site of Melbourne’s former Pentridge Prison. The cinema, temporarily named Palace Champ Street, forms part of a...
Oct 3, 2016
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UFC Gyms begin South East Asian expansion
With more than 135 fitness facilities in the USA, Australia, Canada, South America and the United Arab Emirates, UFC Gym has announced that it will be expanding in South East...
Sep 27, 2016
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New research confirms ongoing challenges in alcohol consumption and overweight children
A new study shows Australia is facing public health challenges relating to alcohol consumption and overweight children. The study Measuring the health-related Sustainable...
Sep 26, 2016
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KFit exits Australian market
Exclusive: Mobile fitness-sharing platform KFit is to exit the Australian market from the end of October, looking to focus its operations in South East Asia and Hong Kong....
Sep 23, 2016
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Quadrant Private Equity adds Jetts to fitness sector acquisitions in $100 million deal
Following on from its acquisition of Goodlife Health Clubs last month, private equity firm Quadrant has reportedly acquired 24/7 gym franchisor Jetts in a deal worth $100...
Sep 18, 2016
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Nike launches ‘reimagined running track’ in the centre of Manila
As part of a promotion, Nike has operated a massive pop-up running track, where sprinters were able to race against their own avatar, in the centre of the Philippine capital of...
Sep 17, 2016
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Flip Out opens the Middle East's largest trampoline park
Australian-based Flip Out has recently opened the Middle East’s largest indoor trampoline park in Dubai. Operating since May, the facility offers a network of 200 interconnected...
Sep 16, 2016
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While its fitness industry grows, China's 1.3 billion people are still not getting enough exercise
Amid annualised growth of 11.8% between 2011 and 2016, China’s fitness industry is set to generate US$5.81 billion in revenues in 2016, according to a recently released report...
Sep 13, 2016
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Easter trading law change to boost New Zealand tourism
Industry body Tourism Industry Aotearoa believes that New Zealand’s new Easter Sunday trading law will benefit both the tourism industry and local economies. Tourism Industry...
Sep 12, 2016
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Nike and adidas’ golf exit prompted by the rise of cycling?
An article on the BBC News website has delved into the recent moves by both giant sport brands Nike and adidas to scale back their involvement in golf to shoes and apparel,...
Sep 11, 2016
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World’s largest indoor theme park opens in Dubai
IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest indoor theme park, featuring popular Marvel and Cartoon Network-branded rides, has opened its doors to the public in Dubai. The...
Sep 5, 2016
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Preparing fitness clubs for a new era of business
With the fitness industry continuing to grow at a rapid rate, one of the key challenges for clubs, owners and managers is staying ahead of the competition. To help clubs do...
Sep 2, 2016
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Over 61,000 attend College Football Sydney Cup at ANZ Stadium
Providing further proof that Sydneysiders love big events, a bumper crowd of 61,247 flocked to ANZ Stadium yesterday (27th August) to witness the University of California,...
Aug 27, 2016
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Overcrowded clubs annoy New Zealand exercisers
Over half of New Zealanders gym goers say that overcrowding is their biggest hate when working out at a fitness facility. A countey-wide survey investigating New Zealanders’...
Aug 26, 2016
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Steve Waugh teams up with ONTHEGO to launch sportswear range for cricket clubs
Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh has joined with sports apparel entrepreneur Mick Spencer of ONTHEGO to launch a teamwear range for players across the world. The...
Aug 24, 2016
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