News: Retail
NSW to change laws on pre-payment for fitness memberships and services
The NSW Government has announced the cancellation of the Fitness Services (Pre-paid Fees) Act to “reduce red tape and remove unnecessary and burdensome pieces of legislation for...
Aug 3, 2015
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Sporting goods sector welcomes potential fall in GST threshold for overseas online shopping
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has welcomed Federal and State Leaders support to charge the goods and services tax (GST) for overseas online purchases under...
Jul 23, 2015
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Muscle Fuel gets boost with payment solution
Pre made performance meal supplier Muscle Fuel has partnered up with leading payment solution company Debitsuccess to offer customers recurring payment plans as an alternative...
Jul 21, 2015
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks introduces unlimited duration membership from $9 a month
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced an innovative ticketing offer which it predicts will change the way repeat guests visit Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and...
Jul 14, 2015
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Ashmore’s World Gym still benefiting from The Rock’s visit
More than a year after global fitness icon ‘Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson visited the World Gym at Ashmore on the Gold Coast, the club continues to enjoy a welcome spike in...
Jul 13, 2015
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Innovative wearable sports technology set to revolutionise training
Understanding exactly how hard individual muscles are working during training in real time has enormous benefits for any athlete but until now such advanced technology has been...
Jul 9, 2015
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Lorna Jane highlights 'misconceptions' over vacancy advertisement for size small receptionist
Amid media and social media criticism, Australian active wear brand Lorna Jane has sought to clarify "misconceptions" about an advertisement seeking a ‘size small’ receptionist....
Jul 7, 2015
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Carnival and catering operators sought for 2016 Moomba Festival
Every Labour Day long weekend in March, the Moomba Festival brings Melburnians together to share in the vibrancy and spirit of the Victorian capital. Being held from 11th to...
Jul 4, 2015
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Rising metropolitan land values lead to gym site sales
Fitness club locations in sought-after suburbs in Melbourne and Sydney are being sold for redevelopment - with developers paying a premium for the sites. With land values rising...
Jul 3, 2015
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Anytime Fitness named number one on annual Top Global Franchise list
Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness club chain, has been ranked No. 1 on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Top Global Franchise list. Averaging more...
Jul 1, 2015
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Technology to connect studios, bootcamps and gyms with exercisers
FitSessions is a new concept in fitness that uses technology to connect studios, bootcamps and gyms with fitness fans all over Australia. With more than 4.5 million Australians...
Jun 29, 2015
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EFM Health Clubs appoints Queensland State Manager
Leading fitness franchise EFM Health Clubs has appointed fitness industry veteran Patsy Askew to the role of Queensland State Manager. Askew brings massive expertise and passion...
Jun 26, 2015
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Global licensed merchandise market worth US$241.5 billion in 2014
An annual study into global licensing has found that licensed merchandise sales amounted to US$241.5 billion in 2014, with ‘character and entertainment’ the largest single...
Jun 22, 2015
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Sea World to launch new Nickelodeon-themed land
Gold Coast theme Sea World has announced a new multi-million dollar childrens and family area to be themed around some of the world’s best known and most loved Nickelodeon...
Jun 22, 2015
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Precor launches direct sales model in Western Australia
Leading fitness industry supplier Precor has commenced direct sales in Western Australia this week, selling its award winning premium commercial and consumer fitness equipment...
Jun 17, 2015
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How the Miami Heat lost their top retail seller but still dominated NBA retail sales
Despite losing their number one player in terms of jersey sales prior to the start of the 2014/15 NBA season, the Miami HEAT still finished number one in team NBA retail sales...
Jun 16, 2015
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Vivafit undertakes further Asian expansion
Portuguese womens-only fitness franchise Vivafit is expanding its reach in Asia with an agreement to open its first club in Taiwan. The 170 metre² franchised club Taipei is...
Jun 16, 2015
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Workshop to aid fitness clubs in reaching the weight loss market
Personal trainers, fitness clubs and aquatic and recreation centres can now get a bigger share of the estimated $6 billion dollar annual wellness and weight management market,...
Jun 11, 2015
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Lorna Jane Clarkson embarks on first national business tour
Founder of global active wear brand Lorna Jane and active living advocate, Lorna Jane Clarkson, is to embark on her first ever national roadshow this winter to celebrate the...
Jun 10, 2015
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Retail industries to benefit from healthier lifestyles while gyms to experience revenue decline
With an estimated 64.5% of the Australian population currently overweight or obese, a range of industries are tipped to benefit from a greater focus on fitness and healthy...
May 26, 2015
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Magic Memories continues focus on innovation and partnership
New Zealand-based Magic Memories has announce the success of yet another innovative guest experience in partnership with theme park operator Village Roadshow Theme Parks. Magic...
May 26, 2015
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New Principles to guide the fitness industry
Fitness Australia revealed a new set of principles to guide Australian fitness businesses to prosper and put client safety first through adoption of ‘best practice’ guidelines....
May 20, 2015
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Research to explore trends in female consumers’ purchasing of active wear
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has announced a new partnership with Victoria University and 10 Thousand Feet to undertake a major research project into female...
May 20, 2015
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New Oracle hospitality technology division introduced to the Australasian venue industry
Oracle’s new hospitality and venue technology division, with its focus on attractions, hotels, venues, sport, retail and food and beverage, has been revealed to the Australasian...
May 19, 2015
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