News: Retail

Opening of world’s tallest observation wheel to coincide with Expo 2020 Dubai

Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel, will be formally opened in October to coincide with Expo 2020 Dubai. Located on Meraas’ Bluewaters Island, which also includes…

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Jan 24, 2020 Attractions / Events / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

2019 marked Gold’s Gym strongest year of worldwide growth

International fitness brand Gold's Gym is heading into 2020 following a milestone year of expansion, finishing 2019 with a record-setting 35 club openings worldwide in the year and 22…

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Jan 16, 2020 Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Asian attractions recognised at IAAPA’s annual Brass Ring Awards

Leading Asian attractions have been recognised at the global amusement and theme park industry's 2019 Brass Ring Awards, with particular success in the Live Entertainment Excellence…

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Nov 21, 2019 Aquatics / Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

International physical activity market to be worth more than US$1.1 trillion by 2023

The global physical activity market, identified by the Global Wellness Institute as consisting of six-sectors - fitness, sport and active recreation, mindful movement, equipment,…

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Oct 15, 2019 Finance / Fitness / Retail / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

FIBO to introduce new South East Asia event in Singapore

Global events organiser Reed Exhibitions has announced that its FIBO fitness convention brand will expand to Singapore next year, staging the first FIBO South East Asia (FIBO SEA) from 24th…

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Sep 28, 2019 Events / Fitness / Recreation / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Emaar Entertainment to launch ekart attraction at Dubai Mall

In the latest example of the growth of ‘retail-tainment’ attractions, Emaar Entertainment is set to launch the United Arab Emirate’s first high-end electric e-karting…

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Sep 19, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Retail /

 
 

MINDBODY co-founder shares experience of industry technology interfacing with the consumer

Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder and Chief Executive of digital wellness platform MINDBODY, has shared his views on fitness operators expanding their customer base through technology. Visiting…

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Aug 10, 2019 Fitness / Retail / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Singapore’s True Group opening three new clubs over four-month period

Singapore-based fitness brand, True Group is in the process of rolling out its new TFX brand with three new clubs opening over a period of four months including what will be the largest…

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Jul 12, 2019 Fitness / Recreation / Retail /

 
 

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