News: Retail
Plus Fitness continues expansion with new club openings
24/7 fitness franchise Plus Fitness is continuing its expansion with the recent openings of new clubs at Bondi Junction and East Gosford in NSW and Mount Lawley in Western...
Sep 17, 2013
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Cool design for China's new Ice and Snow World
Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au will design a new sport/ski resort, to be known as the Deep Pit Ice and Snow World, which will be located in an abandoned quarry near Changsha,...
Sep 15, 2013
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Showtime for showbags following inspection
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CSV) inspectors have given the thumbs up to more than 2,500 showbag items available at the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show. Victorian Minister for Consumer...
Sep 12, 2013
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Plus Fitness wins at SmartCompany awards
Australian fitness franchise Plus Fitness is celebrating its winning the 'SmartCompany Top Franchise Award for 2013' and also being also ranked eighth in the '2013 Smart50'...
Sep 11, 2013
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Independent Sports retail chain rebrands to Intersport
Sport retail chain Independent Sports is to rebrand its stores under the global Intersport brand over the next four years as part of a licencing agreement with the Intersport...
Sep 9, 2013
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KidZania links with Singapore brands in advance of Sentosa Island opening
Set to open in 2015, the Kidzania Family Entertainment Centre on Singapore's Sentosa Island is looking to link with local businesses. With Singapore-based The Soup Spoon,...
Sep 6, 2013
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Works almost complete at City of Joondalup Leisure Centre - Craigie
Major improvements to facilities at City of Joondalup Leisure Centre - Craigie, worth almost $500,000, are nearing completion. An upgrade of the facility's entrance has improved...
Aug 26, 2013
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Yas Mall to open in March 2014
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's leading real estate developer, has announced that Yas Mall will open to the public on 26th March 2014. Construction of the 300,000 metre2 regional...
Aug 24, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids sells Indian Master Franchise
Ready Steady Go Kids (RSGK), the popular multi-sport program for preschoolers, has added India to its list of international locations with the sale of its Master Franchise...
Aug 23, 2013
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Jetts announces top fitness businesses at annual awards event
Leading 24/7 fitness franchise group Jetts, has announced the winners of its 2013 awards, presenting to winning club owners, managers and personal trainers during the company's...
Aug 21, 2013
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Bombers partner with Kogan to launch Essendon TV
While the Essendon Football Club hasn't enjoyed much good news in recent weeks it has announced a partnership with Australia's biggest online retailer, Kogan.com, to launch a...
Aug 19, 2013
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WFSGI Manufacturer's Forum in Taipei to debate the future of sporting goods manufacturing
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is to stage a Manufacturer's Forum in Taipei, Taiwan on 2nd and 3rd December 2013, at which major manufacturers and...
Aug 15, 2013
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Just Refrigeration delivers Bunn Beverage Systems' ice drink innovation
Just Refrigeration has partnered with Bunn Beverage Systems of the USA, (the world's number one beverage dispensing machine manufacturer) to import Bunn Gourmet Ice and related...
Aug 2, 2013
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Rosehip may help protect knee joints
A patented extract made from standardised Rosehip powder improves knee mobility and may prevent damage to knee cartilage and tissues - even in people without arthritis,...
Aug 1, 2013
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Plus Fitness appoints National Franchise Support Manager
Fast growing fitness club franchise Plus Fitness has appointed Roger Nakad to the newly created role of National Franchise Support Manager. Having grown from six to 60 gyms in...
Jul 30, 2013
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Billabong pays off debts after reaching deal with US private equity firm
Troubled surfing and lifestyle clothing brand company Billabong says it has repaid all its debts under a rescue deal with a US private equity firm. Billabong has also sold its...
Jul 25, 2013
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ASGA farewells Board Chair Paul Faulkner
Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) Chair Paul Faulkner is to step down from the role following his promotion to Nike South East Asia General Manager in Singapore....
Jul 22, 2013
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Alanic International named Basketball Australia's official compression partner
Basketball Australia (BA) and Alanic International have announced a new partnership that will see the Australian owned company become BA's Official Compression Partner,...
Jul 22, 2013
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WNBL signs multi-year kit sponsorship with Peak
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) has secured another major sponsor ahead of the 2013/14 season, taking on Peak as the League's Official Licensed Teamwear partner...
Jul 15, 2013
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Leisure a key feature in world's largest building
Cited as the world's largest building, the New Century Global Centre in the Chinese city of Chengdu measures 100 metres high, 500 metres long and 400 metres wide. Topping the...
Jul 15, 2013
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Zogics expands operations to Australia
Zogics, the leading manufacturer and distributor of cleaning, personal care and safety products, largely to fitness, educational, and healthcare markets has expended its...
Jun 27, 2013
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Vivafit introduces Vivaslim weight management program
Women-only fitness franchise group Vivafit has launched Vivaslim, a weight management program available to both Vivafit franchisees and as an independent franchise. Focussing on...
Jun 25, 2013
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New club openings as Virgin Group looks to expand across Australia's wellness sector
Sir Richard Branson has announced the opening of two new Virgin Active Health Clubs in Australia. The first club, set to open in early 2014, will be located in a new 'urban...
May 28, 2013
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Madame Tussauds opens in Tokyo
Madame Tussauds has opened the latest branch of its world famous wax museums at Decks Beach Mall in Tokyo, Japan. The 14th Madame Tussauds attraction, and the fifth in the...
May 27, 2013
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