News: Retail

Brands sever links with CrossFit following Chief Executive’s George Floyd tweet

Leading fitness and lifestyle brands including Reebok are moving to end their links with CrossFit after the group's Chief Executive posted a tweet making light of the death of…

read more

Jun 8, 2020 Fitness / Marketing / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Universal Beijing Resort on target to open ‘on time and on budget’

The Universal Beijing Resort is set to open “on time and on budget in 2021” according to Comcast Chief Executive Brian L. Roberts. With 15,000 construction workers on site,…

read more

May 15, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Gold’s Gym files for bankruptcy protection in the USA

US-based fitness group Gold’s Gym, made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1977 bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron, has declared bankruptcy, impacted by the economic toll of…

read more

May 7, 2020 Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

International Franchise Association names founders of Anytime Fitness as ‘Entrepreneurs of the Year’

Chief Executive, Chuck Runyon and President Dave Mortensen, co-founders of Self Esteem Brands - parent company to Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method -…

read more

Mar 4, 2020 Fitness / Marketing / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to launch new experiences and family zone

Set to mark 10 years of operations this year, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is be revitalised with new attractions, including a family-friendly zone, as well as zip line and roof walk…

read more

Feb 5, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Plus Fitness opens latest Indian gym in South Mumbai

Australian-based gym chain, Plus Fitness has opened its latest club in India in a premium location in the heart of South Mumbai. Commenting on the opening of Plus Fitness 24/7 Mumbai…

read more

Jan 31, 2020 Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Dubai Global Village recognised among the top four most visited entertainment destinations in the world

Dubai Global Village, the Arabian Gulf’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, is among the world’s top entertainment destinations for average daily…

read more

Jan 30, 2020 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Balanced Body’s five decades as an agent of healthy change

Among the world’s leading providers of Pilates equipment and education, Balanced Body® was the first Pilates company to substantially update Joseph Pilates’ equipment by…

read more

Jan 26, 2020 Fitness / Marketing / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE ASIAN LEISURE BUSINESS NEWSLETTER

Receive all the latest leisure news, product and event updates from across Asia when it launches later this year.