News: Retail
ACT Government backs cheaper food prices at GIO Stadium
With Canberra’s GIO Stadium having begun its hosting of 2016 season NRL and Super Rugby matches, the ACT Government has announced that the prices of popular food items at GIO...
Mar 9, 2016
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Sporting Goods sector welcomes new Victorian ecommerce deal with China
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has welcomed the partnership between the Victorian Government, Australia Post and Chinese company Alibaba, which will assist the...
Mar 9, 2016
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adidas looks to be operating 12,000 stores in China by 2020
Global sportswear and retail giant adidas is planning to open 3,000 stores in China over the next five years - expanding to 12,000 stores in China from its current 9,000....
Mar 2, 2016
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Rip Curl using 'slave labour' to manufacture clothes in North Korea
Iconic Australian surfwear brand Rip Curl has been revealed to have been manufacturing its clothes in North Korea, where factory workers endure slave-like conditions. An...
Feb 21, 2016
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Proposal for $800 million redevelopment of Manuka Oval into new commercial and residential zone
Backed by developer Grocon, the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants AFL Club has released plans for an $800 million redevelopment of Canberra’s Manuka Oval and the surrounding...
Feb 17, 2016
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Dubai Parks and Resorts on track to open in October 2016
Dubai Parks and Resorts has confirmed that its mega-theme park complex in Dubai is on track to open in October 2016. Announcing its financial results for 2015, the Dubai-listed...
Feb 13, 2016
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NGV acquires highly-prized fashion collection
The National Gallery of Victoria has this week announced the acquisition of one of the world’s most sought-after fashion collections, which includes the most significant French...
Feb 10, 2016
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Zap Fitness opens 34th facility in Melbourne's Surrey Hills
Tasmanian-based 24/7 fitness group Zap Fitness has opened its 34th club in the Melbourne suburb of Surrey Hills. Located at 607 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, the new club is...
Feb 10, 2016
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KidZania to open on Singapore’s Sentosa Island
Children’s interactive indoor edutainment centre KidZania is to open in April at Palawan Beach on Singapore’s Sentosa Island. The 7,600 metre² facility will feature 60...
Feb 8, 2016
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FitMetrix partners with online wellness marketplace Mindbody
Leading performance tracking device, FitMetrix, has announced it's official partnership with the leading global online marketplace for wellness services Mindbody. The...
Feb 8, 2016
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World Masters Games 2017 appoints official apparel and merchandise partner
Fast growing global performance compression and sports apparel brand Project Clothing has been appointed to provide the range of official clothing and merchandise for World...
Feb 7, 2016
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Adventure entertainment centre opens at Abu Dhabi’s growing Yas Mall
UAE adventure attraction operator Adventure HQ has opened its seventh facility at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall. Since the company was founded in Dubai six years ago, it has opened...
Feb 6, 2016
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Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon opens at Sunway Lagoon in Kuala Lumpur
Asia’s first Nickelodeon-themed attraction has opened at Sunway Lagoon in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Viacom's Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced...
Feb 2, 2016
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Study to explore marketing trends in boutique fitness studios
US-based researchers have launched a new study which will explore prevalent marketing trends in the fast-growing boutique fitness studio market. Boutique studios have enjoyed a...
Jan 29, 2016
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Plan to turn former hardware store into ice hockey hub
Plans have been announced to turn a hardware store at Springfield Central operated by the failed Masters chain into new headquarters for Ice Hockey Queensland (IHQ) and for the...
Jan 28, 2016
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Jetts opens first club in Asia
Leading Australian-owned fitness group Jetts has opened its first club in Asia, in the Thai capital of Bangkok. The recent opening is a significant milestone for Jetts and marks...
Jan 27, 2016
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Reports suggests that adidas will end its IAAF sponsorship over doping scandal
Newspaper reports suggest that global sportswear brand adidas has written to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to advise the embattled governing body...
Jan 25, 2016
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Fitness First marks 10 years in the Middle East
Global fitness group Fitness First has marked 10 years of operations in the Middle East - since opening its first club at Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall in January 2006. Owned by the...
Jan 24, 2016
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New Zealand tourism calls for national approach to Easter trading
New Zealand’s tourism industry wants shops to be able to trade on Easter Sunday, and is calling for a national approach to the issue. In its submission to the Shop Trading Hours...
Jan 22, 2016
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Anytime Fitness Australia fill new Head of Fitness role
Leading fitness club group Anytime Fitness has announced the appointment of New Zealand-born Sam Theyers into a new role as its national Head of Fitness. Relocating from the UK...
Jan 19, 2016
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Oman advances investment in US$1.3 billion waterfront project
The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) is in advanced stages of negotiations with a number of private sector players for investment in its RO500-million (US$1.3 billion)...
Jan 19, 2016
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Dreamworld revs up multimillion dollar motorsport precinct
Dreamworld has launched its new multimillion-dollar motorsport precinct featuring the world’s first Hot Wheels themed rollercoaster - the ‘Hot Wheels SideWinder’, the world’s...
Dec 28, 2015
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11 Hong Kong fitness centre staff arrested after using undue influence to sell memberships
11 employees of a fitness centre in Hong Kong have been arrested over allegations by two customers of their being subject to undue influence in pressuring them into taking out...
Dec 28, 2015
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Plus Fitness marks the end of year with two further gym openings
Fast growing fitness franchise Plus Fitness has marked the final weeks of 2015 with the opening of two news clubs, at Ellenbrook in Western Australia and in the Sydney beachside...
Dec 24, 2015
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