News: Retail

Hamleys toy retailer to open interactive play area in Dubai

Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest toy retailer, is set to open a new toy store with an impressive indoor interactive play area in Dubai. Hamleys Play at Dubai Hills Mall is…

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Aug 22, 2024 Attractions / Play / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

F45 Training appoints new Asia-Pacific General Manager

Global fitness franchise, F45 Training Group, has appointed Adrian Furminger as their new General Manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Furminger will spearhead the strategic growth…

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Aug 21, 2024 Fitness / Marketing / Retail /

 
 

F45 subsidiary FS8 reveals expansion plans for Europe and the USA

Workout brand FS8 has announced plans to open 50 new locations across Europe, including the UK, and the USA. Founded in Sydney in 2021 by the now USA-based F45 Training, the Pilates, yoga…

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Aug 15, 2024 Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Planet Fitness exceeds expectations with new Chief Executive at the helm

Global fitness franchise, Planet Fitness, has posted strong results for the second quarter of 2024 with its share prices having risen by more than 11%. Revenue rose by 5.1% on the previous…

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Aug 11, 2024 Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

UBX boxing fitness franchise to enter United Arab Emirates

Boxing franchise UBX has announced its eighth international expansion with 18 locations planned in the United Arab Emirates, adding to an existing 100-plus gyms globally and hot on the…

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Jul 17, 2024 Fitness / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Themed expansion project commences at Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland has commenced a new 2.46 billion yuan (US$338 million) expansion project, anchored by an outdoor scenic area and ancillary service facilities, as well as landscape…

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Jul 15, 2024 Attractions / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Fitness-focused yoga franchise expands into Hong Kong

Yoga Movement, a fitness/yoga hybrid franchise has announced its expansion into Hong Kong – the franchise’s first studio outside of Singapore. The fitness-focused yoga…

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Jul 10, 2024 Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Anytime Fitness Malaysia marks 50th club opening

Anytime Fitness has marked the opening of its 50th club in Malaysia with a celebration of the brand’s achievements. Located at Amerin Mall at Seri Kembangan in Selangor state, the…

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Jul 1, 2024 Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

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