News: Retail
Aquaplay to open in Dubai
A new water-based edutainment facility is to open at Mirdif City Centre in Dubai. The site, named Aquaplay, is being developed by Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, which also owns and...
Nov 16, 2009
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Cairns Waterpark Project Approved
The Adventure Waters waterpark development has received approval from the Cairns Regional Council. The $35 million development, to be built at Smithfield, 12 kilometrres north...
Oct 30, 2009
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ARV and Centaman bring learn to swim to the web
As part of an overhaul of its information technology systems, Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) have entered a long term strategic agreement with Centaman for the provision...
Oct 20, 2009
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First View of New Carrara Stadium
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has released the first images of what the completed Gold Coast Stadium will look like, giving a previewc of what the $126 million project has to...
Oct 12, 2009
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International Operators Fuel Malaysian Fitness Expansion
The Malaysian fitness industry is benefitting from Malaysians becoming more health conscious and desirous of a better quality of life. International operators Fitness First,...
Oct 7, 2009
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Spa Products of Central Europe Reach Australia
The great spa traditions of central Europe are known around the world. Located in countries where the earth's crust is thin and hot springs rise from deep within the planet, the...
Sep 15, 2009
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Aussie Burqini a Global Success
Sydney-based Ahiida has opened up a whole new range of swim and sportswear garment choices for women who might otherwise opt out of swimming activities due to a lack of...
Sep 14, 2009
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California Fitness Sells Malaysian Business
California Fitness, one of Asia's leading fitness companies, has announced that it has sold its three fitness clubs in Malaysia to Celebrity Fitness. The California Fitness...
Sep 10, 2009
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SEGA Republic indoor theme park opens at The Dubai Mall
SEGA Republic, a 7,000 metre2 indoor theme park, has opening its gates at The Dubai Mall, the worldâs largest shopping and entertainment destination. The newest leisure...
Sep 7, 2009
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Addlon Trading Announces Australian Distributorship for Easton Equipment
Addlon Trading Company has announced that it is now the exclusive distributor of Easton Ice Hockey equipment in Australia. Due to circumstances beyond previous distributor South...
Aug 14, 2009
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Anytime Fitness exceeds projections for first year in Australasia
Anytime Fitness master franchisees for Australia and New Zealand Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell Jimenez are reporting a better than expected first 12 months of business,...
Aug 6, 2009
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Speedo pours cold water on bodysuit ban
FINA's ban on bodysuits from next year could throw the sport back two decades, according to an executive from leading manufacturer Speedo. Critics of suits made from materials...
Jul 30, 2009
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Italian Forum Cultural Centre Opens
After 20 years, Sydney's Italian Forum Cultural Centre has finally opened. The first stone was laid 20 years ago by Italy's then-President, Francesco Cossiga, but Centre, in the...
Jul 27, 2009
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Fitness First pumps up earnings
Earning at Australia's dominant fitness club chain, Fitness First, rose by more than a quarter last year as the fitness industry bucked the economic downturn. The company passed...
Jul 17, 2009
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Anytime Fitness to open in New Zealand
New Zealand's first Anytime Fitness club is set to open in Christchurch this August, followed by clubs in Auckland and Hamilton which have planned October openings. The...
Jul 13, 2009
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Nutri-Grain and Billabong Most Recognised Sports Sponsors
Nutri-Grain has reached top position, along with Billabong, as the brands most Australians associate with being a sports sponsor. Almost one third (30%) of Australians recognise...
Jun 29, 2009
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Dreamworld to launch Wiggles-themed show
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is preparing to launch a show that follows the adventures of Dorothy the Dinosaur and her friends, a show choreographed by The Wiggles and made...
Jun 25, 2009
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Dreamworld Puts Healthy Habits on the School Menu
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on Australia's Gold Coast have launched an educational programme designed to raise awareness of healthy habits among school children. The...
May 19, 2009
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Design Fault Keeps Southern Star Shut
Engineers working on Melbourne's crippled $100 million Southern Star Observation Wheel have discovered the cracks that shut down the ride only 40 days after it opened were not...
Mar 31, 2009
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Lollipop's opens in Canberra
Children's entertainment centre Lollipop's Playland & Café has opened the latest of its 14 Australian sites in Canberra's Brand Depot. Facilities include a huge adventure...
Mar 20, 2009
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Ulladulla's Funland ends Timezone link
Ulladulla's Funland attraction has parted company with family entertainment brand Timezone. Funland, a long-established business in the NSW South Coast town, became a franchisee...
Feb 27, 2009
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Incognitus to offer solutions for Venues, Events and Retail
Global industry leaders Patrick Leahy (past Chief Operating Officer of ClearChannel Entertainment venues division) and Craig and Paul Lovett (founders of global venue and event...
Feb 11, 2009
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Beach House Fitness enters Administration
Fitness industry franchise Beach House Health and Fitness (BHHF) has entered administration. While ranked second by BRW magazine in its 2007 'hot franchises' issue, the...
Nov 21, 2008
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Dubai hosts world's largest-ever mall opening
The Dubai Mall, the world's largest-ever mall opening, with close to 600 retailers, is now trading. Besides its many retail attractions including the Middle East debut of...
Nov 17, 2008
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