News: Retail

Dubai’s ‘Storm Chaser’ recognised as world’s fastest vertical-launch rollercoaster

The Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall has been recognised as the world’s fastest vertical-launch rollercoaster by Guinness World Records. Launched earlier this year, the Storm…

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Oct 26, 2022 Aquatics / Marketing / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Xponential Fitness secures Master Franchise deal in Kuwait for its fitness brands

Xponential Fitness, Inc, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for its brands Rumble, Club Pilates,…

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Oct 21, 2022 Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Alipay expands merchant network to support international tourism in Japan

Digital payment platform Alipay has announced that, as Japan reopens to international tourism, over a million local merchants are now connected to its global cross-border digital service.…

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Oct 12, 2022 Attractions / Retail / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Semnox Parafait RFID technology implemented in all Fun City venues across Middle East

Landmark Group's flagship entertainment brand, Fun City, has chosen to replace its magnetic swipe card system with Semnox’s Parafait RFID cashless solution in all of its Middle…

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Oct 10, 2022 Attractions / Retail / Technology / Ticketing / Tourism /

 
 

World Gym introduces new club model to ‘re-imagine the big box’ gym experience

Having introduced a strength focussed club model in July, World Gym has announced the introduction of a second type of new fitness space that it says will “redefine” the…

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Oct 7, 2022 Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Australia’s BFT launches first UK studio

Leading Australian fitness franchise BFT (Body Fit Training) has launched its first studio in the UK in the Midlands city of Leicester. Opened this week, BFT Leicester has attracted almost…

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Sep 29, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Singapore’s Revolution spin cycling to expand franchise model in Australia

Spin cycling operator Revolution Singapore has announced the launch of its franchise model in Australia, revealing that it is ready engage state master and franchisees nationwide.…

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Sep 20, 2022 Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Curated wellness retail experience arrives in Hong Kong

Pure Fitness and Yoga has welcomed a new wellness retail experience to 13 of its locations across Hong Kong in partnership with the Rue Madame fashion group. Kurios, a new curated wellness…

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Sep 16, 2022 Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

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