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Snap Fitness celebrates 100th Club opening in Australasia
After only three years in operation, Snap Fitness has opened its 100th 24/7 gym in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a new club in Arana Hills, Queensland. Founded in...
Oct 30, 2012
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Gecko Kids Fitness comes to Port Hedland
Children in Port Hedland can now be active throughout the year, with the launch of Gecko Kids Fitness at the new Wanangkura Stadium. Located at the new multi-million dollar YMCA...
Oct 29, 2012
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ASGA set to stage 2012 Sporting Goods and Active Lifestyle Conference
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has announced details of its annual conference. To be held on Friday 30th November 2012 at The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, the...
Oct 18, 2012
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Anytime Fitness marks fourth anniversary and 200th club opening
Anytime Fitness Australia, part of the world's largest 24 hour co-ed fitness franchise, is celebrating two huge milestones today. Tuesday (16th October) sees the company...
Oct 16, 2012
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A world of opportunity for Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids, Australia's largest multi-sport program for preschoolers, has just announced that it will commence operations in England in 2013. Having expanded into...
Oct 9, 2012
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24-hour gym Stepz Fitness opens in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley
Growing fitness franchise Stepz Fitness has further expanded its network in Australia with a new gym in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. The club opened its doors this week at the...
Oct 4, 2012
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Encouraging healthier lifestyles on Active Nation Day
Australians are being called on to take a collective step towards healthier lifestyles by embracing Active Nation Day on Sunday, 30th September 2012. With a recent survey...
Sep 28, 2012
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Lorna Jane tightens management of social media
Women's active wear brand Lorna Jane has tightened the management of its Facebook presence with the recent introduction of a software program that gives companies centralised...
Sep 27, 2012
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Ticketek announces support for Apple's Passbook
Leading ticketing service provider Ticketek has announced today its support for Passbook, which will allow customers to organise their mobile tickets in one convenient place on...
Sep 20, 2012
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First EnVie Fitness franchise opens in Wollongong
Promising a 'new era' for female fitness in Australia, the first EnVie Fitness for Women franchise has opened in the Wollongong suburb of Woonona - with 545 foundation members,...
Sep 18, 2012
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Jetts muscles in as Top Franchisor, announces Sydney expansion
Jetts was named Australia's fastest growing franchise at last week's SmartCompany Awards. The Awards, which recognise the fastest-growing small to medium enterprises in...
Sep 17, 2012
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Stepz Fitness launches 'virtual personal trainers'
Stepz Fitness has introduced QR code labels across its gyms which provide members with instant online exercise tuition when scanned with a smart phone. In one of the first moves...
Sep 8, 2012
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Equity partners buy into Curves International
Global fitness franchise Curves International has completed an equity deal with North Castle Partners (NCP). The deal with NCP, a leading private equity firm that focuses on the...
Aug 17, 2012
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Fast growing Alanic aims to 'dress the universe'
Australian sport, recreation and corporate clothing supplier Alanic is the fastest growing custom clothing brand in the world. With its head office in Melbourne, corporate...
Aug 16, 2012
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Auckland: City Centre and Waterfront need to deliver
A vibrant and attractive city centre and waterfront will be an important part of the transformation of Auckland, according to Auckland Mayor Len Brown. The comment follows the...
Aug 15, 2012
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Over 80,000 skate JCube ice rink in four months
The Rink, Singapore Sports Council (SSC)'s first community ice rink, has grown to be a popular sports destination with residents and the business community. Located in the new...
Aug 13, 2012
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Rise of 24/7 gyms heightens security requirements
The growth and increasing popularity of 24/7 gyms in Australia brings with it security obligations for facility operators. Against a backdrop of the growth of 24/7 gyms, the in...
Aug 3, 2012
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Plus Fitness 24/7 sells territory number 60
Just 15 months after opening their first franchised club, fast growing 24 hour gym franchise Plus Fitness 24/7 has sold its 60th territory at Bondi Junction in Sydney's Eastern...
Jul 26, 2012
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Ready Steady Go Kids expands children's activity program Victoria and Singapore
Adelaide-based children's activity franchise Ready Steady Go Kids has experienced an impressive jump in national locations from 40 to in excess of 70 in just one year. July has...
Jul 24, 2012
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Debitsuccess launches online lay-by payment tool for retailers
Leading payment solutions company, Debitsuccess, has launched a new web-based tool for retailers that enables them to process customer lay-bys with online direct debits. Called...
Jul 23, 2012
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Discovering High Tech Strength Equipment
Leading fitness supplier, Precor has launched the Discovery Line - a new line of plate-loaded strength equipment. Featuring seven pieces combining all the foundational...
Jul 7, 2012
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Fitbit launches technology products in Australia
Internationally renowned connected health and fitness brand Fitbit has launched its products, websites and mobile apps in Australia. Consisting of the Ultra Wireless Activity +...
Jul 2, 2012
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LED-Signs launches new audio-visual team
Leading visual display company LED-Signs is expanding its business to include integrated audio-visual (AV) systems and solutions. The new specialist business unit comes to the...
Jun 28, 2012
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Precor's new Adaptive Motion Trainer strides out
Following the launch of its new Australian office, leading fitness equipment manufacturer Precor has released the company's new Adaptive Motion Trainer ® (AMT) with Open Stride....
Jun 27, 2012
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