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Catherine Larner looks at how a UK
country club is staying competitive with
IHRSA’s support and resources
HCM issue 10 2017
L Catterton, the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity firm, has bought a minority
stake in luxury gym chain Equinox.
news •
21 Jul 2017
The government of Canada and Quebec municipality have each pledged to invest US$4.4m
(€4m, £3.4m) for the construction of a large-scale aqua-gym complex in the town of
Dolbeau-Mistassini, the government of which will fund the same amount.
news •
27 Apr 2017
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has
scrapped plans to transfer its registered offices from Malta to the UK, and list in London,
due to Brexit.
news •
29 Mar 2017
A £23million (US$28.7m, €26.6m) leisure centre in Hampshire – managed by Everyone
Active – is due to open next week (Saturday 1 April).
news •
27 Mar 2017
A record number of new club openings helped low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit
increase its revenues by 28 per cent to €258.6million (£222.6m, US$278.6m) in 2016
from €202.2m (£174.1m, US$217.9m) the previous year.
news •
23 Mar 2017
Boutique studio operator Barrecore is looking to rapidly grow in the UK and Europe. We talk to its new CEO
HCM issue 3 2017
The former COO of The Gym Group believes there are interesting opportunities ahead for the sector – if it gets things right
HCM issue 2 2017
JD Gyms is expanding its portfolio from eight to ten sites with new facilities in
Birmingham, West Midlands, and Batley, West Yorkshire.
news •
26 Jan 2017
Building work on a new leisure centre in Slough, Berkshire, is set to begin after demolition
of the old venue this week.
news •
18 Jan 2017
Boutique fitness studio operator Barrecore is looking to expand “rapidly across the UK and
Europe” after securing private investment funding from venture capital firm Octopus
Investments.
news •
09 Dec 2016
US-based health club chain Crunch has hit a milestone by securing its 100 franchise deal
of the 2016 calendar year.
news •
24 Oct 2016
Construction is underway on a £15.7m mixed-use leisure development in Ely,
Cambridgeshire.
news •
13 Oct 2016
Dubai investment firm Najibi Group has unveiled plans for a AU$400m (US$300.7m,
€270.4m, £226.3m) “active lifestyle” destination in Queensland, Australia.
news •
05 Jul 2016
Frome Sport and Fitness has reopened following a £2m investment by Fusion Lifestyle.
news •
22 Jun 2016
Netpulse has announced the launch of its
Enterprise Mobile Platform, a complete digital
solution for enterprise health clubs.
product innovation •
07 Jun 2016
As the former CEO of ukactive is freed from the shackles of office, he offers his frank opinions on the fitness sector
HCM issue 6 2016
Sport England has launched a new fund which aims to support small local sport facilities
beyond initial investments it makes.
news •
19 May 2016
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has
unveiled several new partnerships as
the Dutch-based firm seeks to boost its offering for gym
operators, PTs and members.
news •
22 Apr 2016
The organisers of FIBO 2016 have hailed its “exceptional position” in the health and
fitness industry after the event’s latest instalment smashed a slew of records.
news •
12 Apr 2016
Investor interest in fitness is booming. Jak Phillips gets expert tips for securing funding
HCM issue 3 2016
The Sport England CEO talks to Matthew Campelli about the government’s new sporting strategy, and the opportunities this presents all physical activity providers
HCM issue 3 2016
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has continued its expansion drive with the announcement of a
new £10m health club at Rouken Glen in Glasgow.
news •
17 Feb 2016
After 17 successful years the Facilities Management
Forum is set to be bigger and better than ever in
2016.
product innovation •
28 Jan 2016
Nerio Alessandri, president and founder of equipment giant Technogym, will address
global leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, today (20
January) and highlight the potential of wellness to transform society.
news •
20 Jan 2016
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has agreed a £350m deal with M&G Investments for the sale
and leaseback of 44 UK health clubs.
news •
11 Jan 2016
Nautilus has acquired Octane Fitness from private equity firm North Castle Partners in a
deal worth US$115m (€107m, £78m).
news •
05 Jan 2016
The UK’s booming fitness franchise market is proving to be a big hit with investors from
outside of the industry, with licensed gyms offering a compelling investment opportunity
against a backdrop of low interest rates and limited options.
news •
19 Nov 2015
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym is targeting significant international growth
after securing €2.1m (US$2.3m, £1.5m) in funding from Belgium-based Saffelberg
Investments.
news •
29 Oct 2015
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on
the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
news •
21 Sep 2015
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next
month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People
Ross Stewart Campbell
CEO, BeyondActiv“We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world”
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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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“Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy”
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