News: Retail
F45 Training appoints new Asia-Pacific General Manager
Global fitness franchise, F45 Training Group, has appointed Adrian Furminger as their new General Manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Furminger will spearhead the...
Aug 20, 2024
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Frontier Touring and AEG Presents agree alliance with Hordern Pavilion operator Playbill Group
Playbill Group, the venue managers of Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, has announced a partnership with Frontier Touring - part of the Mushroom Group - and AEG Presents - the...
Aug 20, 2024
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F45 subsidiary FS8 reveals expansion plans for Europe and the USA
Workout brand FS8 has announced plans to open 50 new locations across Europe, including the UK, and the USA. Founded in Sydney in 2021 by the now USA-based F45 Training, the...
Aug 14, 2024
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Brisbane 2032 appoints senior Paris Olympics executive as Chief Commercial Officer
The organising committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced the appointment of Francois-Xavier Bonnaillie as Chief Commercial Officer. Bonnaillie,...
Aug 12, 2024
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New footbridge provides link between Timboon tourist attractions
Timboon, located in the hinterland of Victoria's Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles, has a new footbridge making it easier for visitors to access the town’s tourist...
Aug 10, 2024
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Planet Fitness exceeds expectations with new Chief Executive at the helm
Global fitness franchise, Planet Fitness, has posted strong results for the second quarter of 2024 with its share prices having risen by more than 11%. Revenue rose by 5.1% on...
Aug 10, 2024
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Splash About baby and children’s swimwear brand to exhibit at ASSA National Conference
The UK’s best-selling baby and children’s swimwear brand Splash About will be exhibiting for the first time at this month’s Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) National...
Aug 7, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney to introduce Lite-Brite toy immersive experience
Continuing its move to offer ‘more than just rides’, Luna Park Sydney has announced that it is add another immersive experience in its Big Top building, this one inspired by the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure to deliver new look and experiences for Fremantle Public Golf Course
Belgravia Leisure took on the management of Fremantle Public Golf Course on 1st June. The transition in management will see Belgravia Leisure deliver on upgrades that involve...
Aug 1, 2024
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The Yard Gym spotlights its boutique strength and conditioning approach
With more than 32 locations across Australia and internationally, The Yard Gym has spotlighted its boutique strength and conditioning approach within the franchise fitness...
Jul 29, 2024
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Parramatta Square secures NSW Urban Renewal Award
Parramatta Square in Western Sydney has secured the 2024 Urban Renewal project of the year at the Urban Development Institute of Australia New South Wales (UDIA NSW) & Urban...
Jul 28, 2024
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UBX boxing fitness franchise to enter United Arab Emirates
Boxing franchise UBX has announced its eighth international expansion with 18 locations planned in the United Arab Emirates, adding to an existing 100-plus gyms globally and hot...
Jul 16, 2024
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Themed expansion project commences at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland has commenced a new 2.46 billion yuan (US$338 million) expansion project, anchored by an outdoor scenic area and ancillary service facilities, as well as...
Jul 14, 2024
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Cubic Promote redefines uniforms for a sustainable future
Cubic Promote, a leader in promotional products and uniforms and based in Sydney, is spotlighting their circular wardrobe offerings to the Australasian leisure industry. In a...
Jul 14, 2024
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Fitness-focused yoga franchise expands into Hong Kong
Yoga Movement, a fitness/yoga hybrid franchise has announced its expansion into Hong Kong – the franchise’s first studio outside of Singapore. The fitness-focused yoga...
Jul 9, 2024
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Richmond Football Club partners with Fanatics to expand fan experience
AFL Premiership winners Richmond Football Club has entered into a retail partnership with Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, to enhance the fan experience for Tigers...
Jul 3, 2024
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Aquistion of Rokt calendar platform sees ECAL grow audience to 25 million
Leading calendar marketing and communications company ECAL has announced its acquisition of US-based Rokt Calendar, adding more than 20 tier-one brands to its growing client...
Jul 2, 2024
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New Zealand Rugby agrees Fanatics partnership to grow merchandise sales
New Zealand Rugby and digital sports platform and licensed sports merchandise leaders Fanatics have announced a landmark omnichannel retail and merchandising partnership. The...
Jul 2, 2024
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ASICS highlights influence of Olympics on Australians and encourages participation in ‘Lace Up’ challenge
With less than a month until the Paris 2024 Games, sports performance brand, ASICS - the official uniform partner of the Australian Olympic Team – has unveiled results of...
Jul 1, 2024
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Anytime Fitness Malaysia marks 50th club opening
Anytime Fitness has marked the opening of its 50th club in Malaysia with a celebration of the brand’s achievements. Located at Amerin Mall at Seri Kembangan in Selangor state,...
Jun 30, 2024
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Revo Fitness expands with new locations in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria
Fast growing Perth-based gym chain Revo Fitness has announced it will open 11 new gyms across South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria before the end of the year in its...
Jun 27, 2024
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24fit expansion sees latest gym open on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula
Fast growing fitness chain 24fit has seen its latest site open in the town of Kadina on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. The latest addition for the Adelaide-based chain,...
Jun 25, 2024
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CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet continues to help Australians with obesity challenges
In line with the World Health Organisation's aim to halt the rise of obesity, Australia has set an ambitious target to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity as outlined in...
Jun 24, 2024
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Viva Leisure opens Club Lime Rosebery and grows network across all brands to 342 locations
Viva Leisure has expanded their network across all brands to 342 locations following the opening of Club Lime in the inner southern Sydney suburb of Rosebery - marking the...
Jun 23, 2024
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