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Nike Japan Park faces Objections
US sportswear firm Nike is facing stern objections over plans to create a 'Nike Park' in the Shibuya area of Tokyo. Nike plans to turn a small public park into an area for...
Jun 22, 2010
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Research software focuses on sporting goods market
Qualitative data software analysis company QSR International, is helping manufacturers of sporting goods develop more athlete-friendly sports equipment and apparel, by helping...
Jun 21, 2010
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Japan Agreement Leads Anytime Fitness into Asia
Fast growing fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has reached a master franchisee agreement in Japan. One year in the making, the Japanese agreement comes just weeks after the...
Jun 20, 2010
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Greg Oliver Moves to Head Goodlife
Ardent Leisure owned Goodlife Health Clubs has appointed Greg Oliver to the position of Chief Executive. A fitness industry professional with more than 30 years experience in...
Jun 16, 2010
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Curves targets Indian fitness market
US-based women's fitness club franchise Curves International Inc has announced plans to open up to 250 fitness centres in India. The clubs will be opened over the next three...
Jun 14, 2010
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Australia Set for Economic wins at 2010 FIFA World Cup
Irrespective of the Socceroos on field performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, business information analyst IBISWorld believes that there will be some major Australian winners...
Jun 9, 2010
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Adventure World Perth apologises for ban on Muslim Swimming Dress
A Muslim woman has won compensation and a written apology from management after she and her friends were refused permission to go on water rides at Perth's Adventure World...
May 25, 2010
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NBL Appoints 'And 1' as Official Apparel Partner
In the first major step towards the relaunch of the National Basketball League's official licensed merchandise program, Basketball Australia has announced the appointment of...
May 13, 2010
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Gold's Gym to open 26 Clubs in the Arabian Gulf
Gold's Gym is to expand in the Arabian Gulf with the signing of a franchise deal to open 26 gyms in the region. The Abu Dhabi-based Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG) has signed a...
Apr 20, 2010
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SHOKK Enters Gulf Fitness Market
Youth fitness specialists SHOKK have appointed three new partners in the Middle East. UK-based SHOKK, whose youth gym franchises tag-on to existing adult facilities, is now set...
Apr 14, 2010
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EFM Fitness shapes up for continued growth
South Australian fitness franchise EFM Health Clubs has opened 11 sites in just over 12 months and plans to keep the growth going with another eight outlets in the next six...
Mar 24, 2010
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Billabong sued for $168 million in Indonesia
Surfwear brand Billabong International is being sued by its former Indonesian licensee, CV Bali Balance, over the termination of its distribution licence. The civil claim in the...
Mar 15, 2010
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Dubai Mall reopens after aquarium leak
Evacuated after its massive aquarium sprung a leak, the Dubai Mall has re-opened. However, a glass tunnel that goes through the gigantic aquarium is still closed for the public...
Mar 3, 2010
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Workout World and LeMond Fitness Inc form alliance
Workout World, Australia's largest fitness equipment retailer and fitness equipment producer LeMond Fitness Inc have formed a national distribution agreement that sees Workout...
Feb 22, 2010
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Jetts Fitness 24/7 opens 50th Club
Having launched just two years ago and following 12 months of incredible growth, Jetts Fitness 24/7 has celebrated the opening of their 50th club, with a further 60 more outlets...
Feb 8, 2010
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Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Journal Released
The 2009 edition of the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Journal has been released this week. Available in both hard and electronic format, the Australian and New Zealand...
Feb 3, 2010
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Anytime Fitness Australia Sets New Growth Record
Anytime Fitness has earned the title of "fastest-growing fitness club in the world," according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). And...
Feb 2, 2010
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Goodlife Launches Revive Weight Control Program
Goodlife Health Clubs, in conjunction with Ultra Lite Health Management, have launched 'Revive', a new weight control program. Initially being trialled at Goodlife's Alexandra...
Jan 28, 2010
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Johnson Health Tech acquires PBM Fitness
Morwell, Victoria-based PBM Fitness Pty has announced that it has been acquired by Johnson Health Tech and that it will now trade as Johnson Health Tech Australia. Johnson...
Jan 21, 2010
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Ardent Leisure acquires Seven Zest Clubs in WA
The Ardent Leisure Group (ALG) is to acquire a portfolio of seven fitness clubs in Perth from Zest Health Clubs. The seven clubs include five purpose built facilities and two...
Jan 21, 2010
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Thomas Town opens in Japan
Bandai Namco Group and HIT Entertainment have opened the first indoor Thomas & Friends-themed amusement facility in Japan. The 750 metre² Thomas Town Shinnisato is inside the...
Dec 30, 2009
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Snap Fitness to flex more muscle in India
Global health club chain Snap Fitness, which has nine outlets in India, is open to acquisitions in the sub-continent to reach a target figure of 150-200 clubs by March 2012....
Dec 7, 2009
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Southern Star Deconstruction Almost Complete
Deconstruction of Melbourne's Southern Star Observation Wheel is almost complete. A spokesperson for ING Real Estate recently advised that all the outer spokes have now been...
Nov 27, 2009
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ASGA To Become Sports Industry Advocacy Group?
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) is exploring evolving into an advocacy group representing the sports industry. Over recent months the Association has been in...
Nov 27, 2009
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