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WFSGI Forum predicts dramatic change in sporting goods manufacturing
The manufacturing of sporting goods will change in the next decade, according to this week’s World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) Forum on the Future of...
Dec 5, 2013
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Workout World enters administration as name lives on with Super Retail Group
Fitness equipment business Workout World has collapsed into administration less than a month after finalising a deal to sell its key assets to the Super Retail Group....
Dec 4, 2013
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50,000 visitors experience 7D Cinema technology on the Gold Coast
Since opening in Surfers Paradise last year, nearly 50,000 patrons have experienced 7D Cinema - the newest technology in virtual reality. Featuring the latest movie...
Dec 4, 2013
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Hawthorn Football Club set merchandise records with ShopDesq
Since Hawthorn won their 11th AFL premiership in September, its HawksNest online shop has surpassed all records in terms of merchandise related sales. Hawthorn fans spent...
Dec 2, 2013
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Global attraction awards recognise Hong Kong theme parks
Hong Kong attractions have received global recognition this week, winning awards at international ceremonies organised by the International Association of Amusement Parks and...
Nov 23, 2013
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Dreamworld wins top Queensland tourism award
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has been awarded the gold medal in the prestigious major tourist attraction category at the Queensland tourism awards. Presented at a gala...
Nov 22, 2013
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EnVie Fitness forms US payment partnership with IntegraPay
After building a successful working relationship over the past year Envie Fitness for Women has selected IntegraPay to accept its international customer payments. EnVie Fitness...
Nov 15, 2013
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IMG Sports Technology launches dynamic online presence
IMG Sports Technology Group (IMG STG) has unveiled a dynamic new website, providing current and potential stakeholders with the ability to interactively explore this interface....
Nov 14, 2013
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Singapore's Westgate shopping centre to launch massive themed playground
The Westgate shopping centre is set to open Singapore's largest thematic outdoor playground in a shopping mall in the coming weeks the 1000 metre2 fantasy themed Westgate...
Nov 13, 2013
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Precor achieve record installation at Anytime Fitness Dandenong
Leading fitness equipment supplier Precor has fully equipped a new fitness club in a nine-hour time frame. While the installation of the Precor equipment at Anytime Fitness...
Nov 12, 2013
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Anytime Fitness Australia opens 300th Club
Leading fitness franchise Anytime Fitness Australia has reached a significant milestone with their 300th club opening. Opened last weekend, the club, in Kwinana, Western...
Nov 8, 2013
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Asian expansion for Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness, the fastest-growing fitness club franchise in the world, is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first club in Singapore. Anytime Fitness...
Nov 1, 2013
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ACCC to audit fitness franchises
Australia's competition watchdog is to use its audit power to check whether franchisors in the fitness industry are complying with the franchising code of conduct, after the...
Oct 31, 2013
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Fitness businesses acclaimed at franchise awards
Top fitness industry franchises Anytime Fitness Australia and Plus Fitness have been recognised at major recent franchising awards. Plus Fitness was received the Emerging...
Oct 30, 2013
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Lorna Jane launches the 'Active Living Room'
Fitness and lifestyle brand Lorna Jane has introduced the Lorna Jane 'Active Living Room', a new concept retail store at Brisbane's new Gasworks Plaza urban precinct. Expanding...
Oct 29, 2013
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Plus Fitness opens three clubs in two states in one day
24/7 fitness franchise Plus Fitness has attained the remarkable achievement of opening three new clubs on a single day, with new Plus Fitness 24/7 clubs opening at Cranbourne in...
Oct 17, 2013
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Choose Stroops for Unrivalled Functional Fitness
EYE Fitness has secured the Australian and New Zealand distribution rights for Stroops Conditioning and Performance - another innovative fitness solution that is a natural fit...
Oct 15, 2013
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Spectacular opening at Dubai's Global Village
Dubai's annual Global Village opened on Saturday (5th October) with the first of more than 50 nights of fireworks illuminated the skies over the attraction. Dubai's leading...
Oct 10, 2013
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Australian Rugby Union agrees Asics kit deal
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced sports performance brand, ASICS as an Official Partner of the Qantas Wallabies and sponsor of Australian Rugby from 2014....
Oct 5, 2013
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Getting virtually fit at Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness Australia is the first fitness franchise to install virtual group exercise platform 'Fitness On Request' in their gyms. Now installed in 70 Anytime Fitness clubs...
Oct 2, 2013
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AFL seeks online retail solution for merchandise sales
Having experienced rapid growth in the online sale of merchandise over recent years, the Australian Football League (AFL) is seeking an online retail provider to deliver an end...
Sep 27, 2013
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Alliance between Reebok and Les Mills to revolutionise group fitness
Reebok and world renowned group fitness programmer, Les Mills have announced a new partnership, signalling a bold new era for the studio fitness category. As a true fitness...
Sep 26, 2013
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Jungle Sports looking to expand with new franchises
Perth-based junior sports development operator Jungle Sports is looking to expand its business with the offer of franchise opportunities across Australia. Established in Western...
Sep 24, 2013
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Rolly Pollies children's fitness franchise opens in Hong Kong: targets Australia
Having recently opened its first Asian facility in Hong Kong, US-based children's fitness franchise Rolly Pollies is looking to expand into Australia. Founded by US Naval...
Sep 19, 2013
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