News: Retail

Evolution Wellness appoints Fitness Business Sales to drive Fire Fitness’ entry into Australia

Kuala Lumpur-based Evolution Wellness has appointed Fitness Business Sales to bring its premium boutique gym brand, FIRE Fitness, to Australia. The move follows the leading health club…

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May 11, 2021 Consultants / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Peloton recalls treadmills in the US and UK after child’s death

Exercise media company Peloton has announced that it is recalling over 100,000 of its treadmills in the USA and UK following their alleged link to the death of a six-year-old child. The…

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May 5, 2021 Fitness / Legal / Retail / Safety /

 
 

Human measurement technology leader launches SAGA Fitness brand

VALD - the Australian human measurement technology company that provides powerful and objective data to elite sports teams, defence departments and allied health organisations - has…

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Mar 30, 2021 Fitness / Retail / Technology /

 
 

Super Nintendo World expansion opens at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan has officially launched its US$550 million Super Nintendo World themed land. Delayed by the Coronavirus pandemic, the ‘Super Mario’-themed precinct is…

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Mar 19, 2021 Attractions / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Merger of Callaway Golf Company and Topgolf International completed

Callaway Golf Company and Topgolf International, Inc. have announced that the completion of their merger following approval by shareholders of both companies. The resultant combined…

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Mar 18, 2021 Entertainment / Golf / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Genting Malaysia reveals Genting SkyWorlds brand and new theme park opening

Following a series of delays, Malaysia’s Resorts World Genting has revealed the branding for it new outdoor theme park - Genting SkyWorlds - and that it will be opening before the…

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Feb 26, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

UFC Gym prepares to open first Abu Dhabi club

Abu Dhabi’s links with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brand are set to expand with the Emirate’s first UFC Gym set to open next month. Having hosted the UFC’s…

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Feb 23, 2021 ByNigel Benton Events / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

FRANdata gives Snap Fitness 5-Star franchise rating

Despite COVID-19’s significant economic impact on the fitness industry, Snap Fitness has become the first health and fitness franchise system in the country to achieve a five-star…

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Feb 22, 2021 Finance / Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

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