News: Retail
Breathing new life into Queensland fitness
Newly launched fitness club group Breathe Health Clubs has created a unique partnership to educate personal trainers in south eastern Queensland. The group (which operates three...
Feb 28, 2012
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Anytime Fitness sells 300th franchise territory in Australia
In addition to having just opened their 130th Anytime Fitness club, Australian Master Franchisees Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell-Jimenez have now sold their 300th...
Feb 11, 2012
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Lorna Jane founder named as finalist in Business Woman Awards 2012
Leading fitness and lifestyle retailer Lorna Jane Clarkson has been nominated for the prestigious Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012. After launching a...
Feb 6, 2012
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Jetts takes out top award for customer satisfaction
Leading 24/7 gym chain Jetts has received the inaugural Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers' award for gyms. The Award, from the independent customer satisfaction ratings...
Feb 3, 2012
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Rebel Sport extends partnership with ANZ Stadium
Rebel Sport will continue to offer sports fans merchandise at Australia's biggest events after extending its partnership with ANZ Stadium. The popular store has signed a...
Jan 30, 2012
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Premier Rides to design world's tallest indoor rollercoaster
Premier Rides has been selected to design and manufacture a signature high-thrill rollercoaster for what will be the largest mixed-use development project in the world, the...
Jan 19, 2012
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Australia's major leisure facilities switching to Links
In the past two months over 70 leisure and fitness centres have made the change to Links Modular Solutions for their facility software solution. These facilities include: the...
Jan 16, 2012
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Dubai Mall the world's most visited leisure destination
Attracting more than 54 million visitors in 2011, the Dubai Mall was the world's most-visited leisure and retail destination. The number of shoppers last year represented an...
Jan 9, 2012
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ASGA urges Government to reduce tariffs and duties
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has called for an immediate reduction of tariffs and Custom duties applied to clothing and footwear imports. ASGA says that the...
Jan 4, 2012
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ASGA calls for greater regulation of Group Buying sites
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has called for a stricter compliance regime to be established for Group Buying sites after receiving complaints from retailers...
Dec 22, 2011
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7,500 responses to Aus/NZ 2012 fitness survey
Since going live on 1st December, the 2012 Australian & New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey has already attracted 7,500 industry responses. Concerned about the lack of...
Dec 16, 2011
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New owners plan US$136 million Fitness First expansion in the Middle East
The Dubai-based Landmark Group plans to spend as much as US$136 million expanding its Fitness First chain of gyms across the Middle East. Landmark, which bought up the regional...
Dec 11, 2011
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New Zealand sunbed operators fail safety requirements
Consumer NZ is warning people not to use sunbeds following a 'mystery shopper' survey which showed out of 66 sunbed operators, only 11 met all the necessary safety requirements....
Dec 10, 2011
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Perth Cultural Centre lights up for Christmas
The Western Australian Government is lighting up the Perth Cultural Centre with Illuminites, a free Christmas celebration to be held from 9th to 16th December. Western...
Dec 8, 2011
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Canterbury signs up to support Beyond Sport
Leading rugby and lifestyle brand Canterbury has signed up as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Beyond Sport Summit and Awards in Cape Town, South Africa. New Zealand-based...
Nov 23, 2011
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Transformers The Ride set to launch at Universal Studios Singapore
After more than two months of non-stop tests, Universal Studios Singapore is finally ready to unveil its multi-million dollar Transformers 3D ride on 3rd December. Planning for...
Nov 22, 2011
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Luna Park Sydney wins IAAPA Awards for digital marketing and retail excellence
Luna Park Sydney has won two of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' coveted Brass Ring Awards, presented at an award ceremony in Florida last night...
Nov 17, 2011
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Dreamworld unveils entertainment alliance with DreamWorks Animations
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has revealed a new alliance with the innovative global entertainment brand, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. In a move that Dreamworld claims to...
Nov 11, 2011
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Kellogg's scores 'hat trick of shame' in childrens marketing report
Kellogg's has the dubious honour of being responsible for Australia's worst junk food advertising, according to the Parent's Jury Fame & Shame Awards. In a press release...
Nov 11, 2011
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Expressions of Interest for the 2012 Moomba Festival
Expressions of Interest for Carnival and Catering operators are invited for the 2012 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest). As Australia's largest free community...
Nov 1, 2011
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Mobile phone numbers optimise connections with customers
Direct debit company Ezypay have highlighted the importance of recording and maintaining mobile phone numbers in any marketing or member database. Undertaking ongoing industry...
Oct 13, 2011
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50th club opening marks ongoing growth at Genesis Fitness Clubs
Genesis Fitness Clubs have opened their 50th facility, in the North Queensland city of Townsville. Located in the recently completed Townsville RSL Stadium, the newly opened 575...
Oct 10, 2011
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Revamp for Eagle Boys Pizza Express model
From this month the Eagle Boys Pizza Express store network is to undergo its biggest revamp since rolling out five years ago, including a menu makeover and a reinvigorated store...
Oct 3, 2011
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International body calls for tariff reductions
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has joined its international body, the World Federation of Sporting Goods Industies (WFSGI) in calling for the reduction of...
Sep 27, 2011
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