News: Retail
Revitalising Retail in Leisure
SKC Operations Pty Ltd (SKCorp) is a consulting company specialising in the delivery of proven retail strategy in the sports, recreation, fitness and leisure markets. With...
Feb 2, 2011
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Believe It or Not! Ripley's Odditorium opens in Korea
Ripley Entertainment Inc. has opened the 32nd Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium at Jeju Island in South Korea. Located in the Jungmun Tourist Complex at Seogwipo city,...
Jan 25, 2011
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Portuguese Fitness Franchise Reaches Singapore and Malaysia
Women's only fitness franchise Vivafit is set open 200 clubs in Malaysia and Singapore by 2020. The Portugeuse fitness franchise has agreed a master with Singpore-based...
Jan 21, 2011
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Anytime Fitness announces 'Franchisee of the year'
Anytime Fitness club owner Rhys Cutifani was named 'Franchisee of the year' at the Anytime Fitness annual conference held at Hamilton Island last week. Cutifani owns five...
Dec 8, 2010
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California Fitness' Latest Hong Kong Club
California Fitness has opened its latest club in Hong Kong's downtown Tsim Sha Tsui district. The new site, a Jackie Chan Sport Club-branded centre, in âThe ONEâ shopping and...
Dec 6, 2010
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Optimism fuels successful IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010
Preliminary estimates indicate 25,000 people from 96 nations, including approximately 14,800 buyers, participated in IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 at the Orange County Convention...
Nov 24, 2010
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Sarah Smith wins 2010 AEG Ogden PVMS Scholarship
Last week's successful 2010 Public Venue Management School (PVMS), held at the Hyatt Regency, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, saw Year Two graduate Sarah Smith awarded the AEG Ogden...
Nov 19, 2010
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5,500 fitness members respond to survey in 24 hours
5,500 health and fitness club members have completed the member's side of the Australian Fitness Industry Survey in only 24 hours. The Australian Fitness Industry Survey run by...
Nov 16, 2010
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World Gym acquires California Fitness in Taiwan
The Taiwanese arm of World Gym Fitness Centres has taken over all six of California Fitness' centres in Taiwan. As a result of the acquisition, World Gym hopes to grow its...
Oct 26, 2010
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Be Part of the Australasian Fitness Industry Survey
Now in its fourth year, the Australian Fitness Industry Survey (AFIS) is just about to open for club owners and managers to have their say. This year AFIS is expanding its reach...
Oct 14, 2010
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Fitness industry revelations from Genesis Chief Executive
Following the arrival of Genesis Fitness Clubs in the Sydney market, recently appointed group Chief Executive David Lowe, spoke with Australasian Leisure Management . The former...
Sep 29, 2010
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Set to Open on 27th October
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has revealed the launch plans for the world's largest indoor theme park. Set to open earlier than anticipated, celebrations to launch Ferrari World Abu...
Sep 28, 2010
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Adventure World to Appoint New General Manager
Perth's premier amusement park, Adventure World is to appoint a new General Manager following the decision of the current General Manager, Grant Laidlaw, to leave the park to...
Sep 11, 2010
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Wizid creates new Medical fundraising concept
Peter Holz, Managing Director of access, identity and security suppliers Wizid has established a new way to raise funds for research into a rare medical condition. When Holz...
Sep 1, 2010
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Shrek on Stage at Melbourne's Luna Park
Luna Park Melbourne has announced that the movie character Shrek will feature in a live stage show during the Spring school holidays. The loveable green ogre will feature in...
Aug 11, 2010
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2011 Brisbane Ekka to offer fresh fruit showbag
In an Australian first, Brisbane's Ekka (the Royal Queensland Show) will offer a fresh fruit showbag in move away from the traditional show tucker of dagwood dogs, chips and...
Aug 4, 2010
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Crunch Fitness Set for first Australian opening
Crunch Fitness, the Original 'No Judgments' Gym, is set to open its first Australian club, in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood, in early September 2010. Started in New York USA 21...
Aug 3, 2010
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Genesis Fitness Clubs to open three sites in Sydney
Genesis Fitness Clubs are to open three new gyms in Sydney. With 38 clubs already established across Australia, the Belgravia Group owned fitness chain already operates in...
Jul 27, 2010
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Shanghai Expo merchandise sales exceed 20 billion yuan
Shanghai World Expo merchandise sales at 5,500 stores in China's 31 provinces and autonomous regions have topped 20 billion yuan ($3.36 billion), meeting the predetermined goal...
Jul 14, 2010
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Legoland Malaysia targets 1.5 million visitors
On the eve of the Asian Amusement Expo, Asia's first Legoland has revealed that it expects to attract 1.5 million visitors in its first year of operation. Located in the...
Jul 13, 2010
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Health Charity adds pressure to alcohol and sport sponsorship debate
The Cancer Council Western Australia has joined the push for a blanket ban on alcohol advertising at all Australian sporting venues. The charity, which has a history of advocacy...
Jul 13, 2010
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Leichhardt's Italian Forum Centre breaks through the funds barrier
Years of hard work have finally paid off for the staff at the Cultural Centre in Leichhardt's Italian Forum, with the enterprise securing nearly $3.7 million in Federal...
Jul 9, 2010
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New Industry Awards: Are You Prepared?
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has announced its first annual wage review under the Fair Work Act, 2009. The decision provides increases to rates of pay in modern Awards and also an...
Jul 5, 2010
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Australasian team leads Anytime Fitness record growth
With nearly 40 clubs now open and more than 100 franchise territories sold, Anytime Fitness Australia/New Zealand has quickly become the fastest-growing segment of the world's...
Jun 22, 2010
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