News: Retail
BFT announces master franchise agreement for Scandinavia
Body Fit Training (BFT), the global boutique fitness brand offering 50-minute group strength training classes led by accredited coaches, has announced that it has signed a...
Jun 17, 2024
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Maytronics Australia names David Stennett as new Commercial Manager
Maytronics Australia has announced the recruitment of David Stennett who will join team as Commercial Manager. Announcing the appointment, Maytronics Australia Marketing and...
Jun 13, 2024
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BFT secures APAC Franchise of the Year award at Beyond Activ Summit
On a night dominated by Australian-based businesses, BFT has been announced as the winner of the 2024 APAC Franchise of the Year award at the annual Beyond Activ Awards....
Jun 13, 2024
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Basketball Australia and Foot Locker announce new partnership
Basketball Australia and Foot Locker have entered into a new partnership that will see the global footwear and apparel retailer join as a major partner of the Australian men’s...
Jun 13, 2024
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Genesis Health + Fitness Berwick achieves 15-year milestone with almost two million gym visits
Genesis Health + Fitness Berwick is this month marking a significant milestone – 15 years in operation servicing over 2,000 members every year. Opened by Melissa Fraser (...
Jun 13, 2024
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Proposed Melbourne surf lagoon and waterpark development gains planning approval
A proposed massive indoor-outdoor waterpark, surf lagoon and aquarium attraction in south east Melbourne has been given ‘approval to proceed’ by the Victorian Government. The...
Jun 12, 2024
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Jetts Fitness and ABC Fitness partner for Membership Management solutions
Jetts Fitness, a global fitness franchise brand with over 260 gyms worldwide, has partnered with ABC Fitness, a leader in providing technology for fitness businesses everywhere....
Jun 10, 2024
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OGIO becomes an Official Partner of Australian golf’s national bodies
With a product range that includes travel bags, backpacks, golf bags, chill coolers and travel covers, OGIO has become an Official Partner of all three of Australian golf’s...
Jun 10, 2024
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adidas and UBX launch campaign to highlight universal appeal of boxing
Boxing fitness franchise UBX and global sport apparel brand adidas have launched a campaign to celebrates the inclusivity, diversity and transformative power of boxing. The...
Jun 9, 2024
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Aventuur and Rip Curl partner in surf retail destination at Perth Surf Park
Aventuur, a leading global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations, and surf brand Rip Curl have partnered to deliver a premier surf retail destination at the $100 million...
Jun 7, 2024
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Fire performances and ice skating to support Canberra’s night-time economy
As part of an ACT Government winter celebration, ice skating and fire performances will be activating the Canberra City Centre. The winter celebration aims to showcase...
May 31, 2024
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Auckland’s Quay Park stadium and precinct concept moves to next phase
The consortium behind the proposed new stadium and surrounding precinct at Auckland’s Quay Park (Te Tōangaroa Precinct Development and stadium project) has advised that the...
May 30, 2024
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Two-year agreement sees F45 named as official HYROX training partner for selected destinations
With its global expansion, HYROX - the fitness race combining running and functional workout stations - has announced its training partnership with F45 Training, a global...
May 27, 2024
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Fanatics signs partnership with Rugby Australia to become official online store provider
Rugby Australia and Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform, have entered into an exclusive partnership that will see Fanatics launch and run the official Rugby...
May 26, 2024
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dentsu Sports Analytics and Fonto launch new sponsorship tool
Following a successful pilot program with Cricket Australia, consumer data specialists, Fonto, and dentsu Sports Analytics, have announced the Australian launch of SponsorshipBI...
May 26, 2024
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STRONG Pilates to open second base in the USA
Fast-growing fitness franchise STRONG Pilates has announced that it will expand in the North American market with immediate plans to open five to eight locations in the coming...
May 22, 2024
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Little Toggs introduces new Thermaswim range
Little Toggs, an Australian distributor for Splash About Products, has launched the new Thermaswim range, designed to keep swimmers warm and comfortable during sessions in the...
May 21, 2024
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BSc sports nutrition brand to sponsor NSW Origin teams
The Westpac NSW Blues and Westpac NSW Sky Blues will have an additional edge for the 2024 State of Origin series after the NSW Rugby League today announced a new partnership...
May 20, 2024
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AUSactive National Awards to include new AusFitness Expo award categories
AUSactive and the organisers of the AusFitness Expo have announced that the AUSactive national awards will include new award categories for industry suppliers. Advising that the...
May 15, 2024
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Openings see Revo Fitness operating at more than 40 locations
Fast growing Western Australian-based gym chain Revo Fitness has advised that its ongoing expansion now sees it operating at 41 locations, with a new club in the Perth suburb of...
May 13, 2024
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Legends names new Chief Executive
US-based sport and entertainment experiences brand Legends, currently in the process of acquiring ASM Global, has unveiled Dan Levy as its new Chief Executive. Levy’s...
May 13, 2024
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Anytime Fitness marks opening of 25th Indonesian club
Expanding in the nation’s booming exercise market, Anytime Fitness has announced the opening of its 25th club in Indonesia. Located at the bustling QBig BSD City in Tangerang,...
May 9, 2024
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S30 nightclub simulating fitness studio to open on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
S30 Studio, an Australian hybrid group training franchise offering a group fitness experience immersed in a space with nightclub-style LED lighting and pumping music, has...
May 7, 2024
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Cedar Mill Group acquires Musos Corner
Cedar Mill Group, founded by Winarch Group’s Paul Lambess, has acquired Musos Corner, a popular fixture within Australia’s music scene. This acquisition honours the legacy of...
May 3, 2024
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