News: Retail
Sunshine Coast offers massive weekend of events
Three significant major events backed by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council are set to place across today (12th September) and Sunday, drawing in excess of 9,000 visitors and...
Sep 11, 2015
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Singapore Tourism Board launches fund to back tour development and technology initiatives
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is launching a new S$10 million Experience Step-Up Fund (ESF) to encourage businesses to develop new tourism experiences that will enhance...
Sep 11, 2015
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CLM announces Whangarei Aquatic Centre as 2015 facility of the year
Community Leisure Management (CLM) has named Whangarei Aquatic Centre as its Facility of the Year for 2015. Announced at the recently held CLM awards night in St Johns Auckland,...
Sep 11, 2015
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Quiksilver files for bankruptcy in the USA
Surfwear brand Quiksilver has filed for bankruptcy in the USA and handing over control to a private equity firm. The Australian reports the iconic firm, founded in Australia in...
Sep 9, 2015
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Alibaba Group launches dedicated sports venture
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has entered into a partnership with media corporation Sina and private equity firm Yunfeng Capital to establish Alibaba Sports Group, a...
Sep 9, 2015
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Belgravia Leisure to manage redeveloped Tobruk Pool in Cairns
The contract for the management of the Tobruk Memorial Pool in Cairns has been awarded to Belgravia Leisure. Located within the rapidly growing North Cairns Sporting Precinct,...
Sep 8, 2015
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Orion Lagoon opens in Springfield
Springfield’s newly opened aquatic attraction has officially been named Orion Lagoon, following an agreement between Ipswich City Council and developer Mirvac. The $10.3 million...
Sep 7, 2015
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Jetts Fitness recognises its top achievers
Leading fitness franchise Jetts has recognised its elite achievers at its 2015 annual conference. Held on Saturday (29th August), the conference celebrated the leading 24/7...
Sep 2, 2015
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Alert on Rugby World Cup tickets scams
With the 2015 Rugby World Cup set to kick off in England and Wales in just 16 days time, travelling Australian sports fans have been issued a warning to avoid being tackled by...
Sep 1, 2015
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YMCA NSW to manage Lakeside Leisure Centre in Canberra
The ACT Government has appointed YMCA NSW to manage the Lakeside Leisure Centre (LLC) in the southern Canberra suburb of Tuggeranong. The recently refurbished centre will open...
Sep 1, 2015
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Dubai theme park firm to create over 1,000 jobs for UAE nationals
Dubai Parks and Resorts, the company building three theme parks in the Emirate, has launched a major employment program aimed at attracting more than 1,000 United Arab Emirates...
Sep 1, 2015
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STA Travel launches new retail outlets to cater for growing backpacker arrivals
To cater for a growth in backpacker tourism in Australia, STA Travel has launched a brand new range of stores, the first of which are located in Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns....
Aug 30, 2015
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Social media boosts consumer adoption of 'active' lifestyles
Consumers are increasingly embracing wellness trends, with a proliferation of social media fitness personalities and TV shows like The Biggest Loser advocating healthier...
Aug 30, 2015
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Gold's Gym inducts Arnold Schwarzenegger into Hall of Fame to mark 50th anniversary
Gold’s Gym has inducted fitness legend Arnold Schwarzenegger into its Hall of Fame as the fitness club franchise celebrates 50 years in business. Having started in a...
Aug 27, 2015
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Easter trading will benefit New Zealand tourism
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) believes that liberalising Easter trading legislation will benefit the tourism industry and local economies. TIANZ has been...
Aug 26, 2015
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adidas to support grassroots football development in China
German-based sports equipment and clothing giant adidas has agreed a partnership deal with the Chinese government to support football development in 20,000 schools across the...
Aug 24, 2015
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F45 functional training launches new gyms on the NSW Central Coast
A new F45 gym at Erina on the NSW Central Coast has been opened by a group that includes Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Liam Reddy. Reddy has become the latest elite...
Aug 22, 2015
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Future Foundation reveals redefinition of leisure moments
Future Foundation, the leading international consumer futures business has released new findings from their latest emerging media trends, Performative Leisure and Smart Boredom...
Aug 22, 2015
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Opening of Kingpin Darwin marks new era for Ardent Leisure
Following the success of its Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) division in the USA, Ardent Leisure has brought concepts used by the North American-based Main Event business to a...
Aug 19, 2015
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Australia's first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre to open in Melbourne
Global leisure giant Merlin Entertainments plc and Federation Centres have announced that Australia's first LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre will be developed in Melbourne's landmark...
Aug 19, 2015
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Snow falls at new winter attraction in Bangkok
Residents in Thailand's capital are now able to experience snow for the first time with the opening of the Bangkok Snow Town, a new winter themed attraction. With Bangkok being...
Aug 16, 2015
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Dome café adds to Domain Stadium’s local focus
West Australian café franchise Dome has opened its latest outlet at Domain Stadium as part of Perth Stadium Management’s focus on featuring international food trends with local...
Aug 14, 2015
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Revamped Capitol Theatre reopens in Singapore
Singapore's Capitol Theatre has reopened after a billion-dollar facelift. With the addition of a retail mall and the upcoming opening of residences and a hotel on the site, the...
Aug 11, 2015
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Landmark facility to be built at Brighton’s Dendy Street Beach
Bayside City Council has released preliminary concepts for a new visitor and community centre to replace the ageing Brighton Lifesaving Club building at Melbourne's Dendy Street...
Aug 11, 2015
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