News: Retail
Victoria's Pop Up Squash initiative declared a success
While the full effects of Squash & Racquetball Victoria’s (S&RV) Pop Up Squash concept are yet to be fully felt, the initial response to the initiative has been an extremely...
Aug 23, 2016
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Burqini creator defends swimwear against French beach ban
A ban on women wearing burqini swimsuits at a number of French beaches has thrust Sydney-based fashion designer Aheda Zanetti into the international media spotlight. With...
Aug 21, 2016
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Eventbrite research shows Australians love festivals
Despite industry speculation, attendance at festivals is holding strong with a newly released survey showing that 65% of Australians aged between 18 and 49 years attended the...
Aug 17, 2016
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Construction of Australia’s first LEGO Store begins at Dreamworld
Construction of Australia’s first LEGO®Store at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has begun, with the store set to open this November. The flagship store will be the largest...
Aug 16, 2016
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Gold’s Gym reveals aggressive growth plans for Australia
Gold's Gym has clarified the status of its Australian gyms, confirming that it has parted ways with former Australia master franchisee, Leigh Taylforth, and announcing "several...
Aug 14, 2016
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Warning over dangerous bacteria in refillable water bottles
Newly released research suggests that drinking from refillable water bottles can be “many times worse than licking your dog's toy” in terms of the amount of bacteria it brings...
Aug 12, 2016
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Stepz Fitness introduces new franchise model: announces NSW expansion
Expanding gym chain Stepz Fitness has introduced a new franchise model - launched at its new Norwest franchise in suburban Sydney. Under the new model, the initial cost of a...
Aug 9, 2016
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ACT Government rejects Manuka Oval redevelopment plan
The ACT Government has rejected a controversial multi-million dollar-plan to redevelop Manuka Oval. The ACT Government has advised that the unsolicited $800 million plan from...
Aug 8, 2016
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VenuesWest’s commitment to giving back goes beyond Australia
With VenuesWest amassing thousands of lost property items at its venues each year, it looks to donate unclaimed items to communities in need. In the past, donations have seen...
Aug 7, 2016
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Adjuno to revolutionise sporting goods supply chain and product lifecycle management
The Australian Sporting Goods Association has announced a new strategic alliance with sourcing, product lifecycle and supply chain management software experts Adjuno. As part of...
Aug 7, 2016
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Jetts fitness ready to commence UK operations as part of European expansion
Australian 24/7 fitness franchise Jetts is preparing for a September launch of the brand in the United Kingdom and a subsequent roll out across Europe. The result of several...
Aug 6, 2016
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Nike to stop making golf clubs and balls, focusing on footwear and clothing
Nike is to undertake a surprising scaling back of its golf equipment business, announcing that it is to stop making clubs, golf balls and golf bags, instead devoting its...
Aug 4, 2016
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Baseball Australia secures full ownership of the Australian Baseball League
Baseball Australia has announced that it has secured 100% ownership of the Australian Baseball League (ABL) with former league partner, North America’s Major League Baseball...
Aug 3, 2016
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Market embraces new non-synthetic nutritional supplement
Amid concerns over the quality of many sport and nutritional supplements being sold in Australia, a new brand of supplements, Activated Nutrients, a new range of Australian-made...
Jul 31, 2016
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Confusion surrounds franchising operations of Gold's Gym in Australia
Having recently opened its latest franchised fitness club at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, confusion surrounds the status of Gold’s Gyms operations in Australia with Master Franchisee...
Jul 29, 2016
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Sugary drinks dropped from Auckland Council leisure centres
Auckland Council is taking the battle against obesity and type 2 diabetes out to the community with the the introduction of a plan to drop sugar-sweetened drinks from vending...
Jul 28, 2016
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Populous backs Alibaba plan to increase sport participation in China
Leading sports architects Populous have joined with global trade platform Alibaba, the biggest e-commerce business in China, in a strategic partnership to expand the Alisports...
Jul 28, 2016
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New Oracle Hospitality research shows fan activity at major sporting events
More than 40% of sports fans worldwide abandoned concession lines in the past 12 months, without making a purchase, because of excessive waiting, according to a new report from...
Jul 28, 2016
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Village Roadshow to operate new Lionsgate immersive experience centre in China
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has been appointed to operate a new immersive experience centre in the Chinese city of Hengqin. The experienced Australian attractions and...
Jul 25, 2016
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Survey identifies Jetts as offering highest level of customer satisfaction among Australian gyms
24/7 gym franchise Jetts has been named as the only Australian fitness chain to achieve a five-star rating for overall customer satisfaction in an annual industry survey from...
Jul 24, 2016
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F45 Training set to reach 700 franchises worldwide
Fast-expanding fitness franchise F45 Training is on target to sell 700 franchises across the world by the end of 2016. In just two years, the Australian-founded fitness...
Jul 19, 2016
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Anytime Fitness retains top place on annual Top Global Franchise list
For the second year in a row, Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest and fastest-growing ‘co-ed’ fitness club chain, has been ranked No 1 on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Top...
Jul 17, 2016
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Herbalife to restructure after settlement of pyramid scheme allegations
Global nutritional supplement company Herbalife will pay a US$200 million fine and restructure its business as a result of a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finding that it...
Jul 16, 2016
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Basketball Australia extends partnership with Peak Sport
Basketball Australia has announced the extension of its links with PEAK Sport Australia which will see the two organisations remain partners through to 2019. PEAK are committed...
Jul 10, 2016
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