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Trading update news

Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
The Gym Group has brought in Rio Ferdinand and Wais Shaifta as non-executive directors, signalling
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Merlin chief Nick Varney has revealed potential plans for a theme park development dedicated entirely
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Listed tenpin operator, Ten Entertainment, has announced its full-year trading update for 2017, showing like
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Increased memberships from club openings have helped boost revenues at Europe’s largest fitness operator, Basic-Fit.
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans for a Bear Grylls adventure park in Birmingham and a
European low-cost gym chain Basic-Fit is on target to open 100 clubs this year after
The Revolution Bars Group is preparing to establish several new locations across the UK as
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Membership at The Gym Group has broken the 500,000 mark, according to the low-cost brand's
René Moos's gym chain Basic-Fit reported revenues of €76.9m (US$83.6m, £64.8m) in the first three
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
The Gym Group COO Jim Graham will leave by the end of this year to
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
JD Wetherspoon, the Hertfordshire-based pub operator, has unveiled plans to open 250 new properties across
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has continued to trade in line with expectations, with like-for-like sales
Five-a-side football operator Goals Soccer Centres will open six new sites during 2008. Reporting its
CHE Hotels Group has issued a profit warning following a poor second half during 2006.
In a pre-close statement, nightclub operator Luminar has stated that its performance for the first
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has released a trading update for the final quarter ended 16
Britain’s largest casino operator, Stanley Leisure, has reported that its London sites, which experienced a
London-based hotel and betting shop operator Hilton Group is reportedly trying to finalise the sale
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has announced flatlining sales for the early summer months. In a
William Hill is set to buy Stanley Leisure’s 624 betting shops for £504m, making it
The board of Holiday Village operator Center Parcs UK has announced it is confident it
In a trading update, The Restaurant Group has reported that full year like for like
Domino’s Pizza UK and Ireland has announced a positive trading update for the six weeks
Bar operator Inventive Leisure has issued a positive trading statement for the eight-week Christmas and
A trading update issued by tour operator First Choice Holidays has revealed that its strategy
In a trading update for the first nine months of 2004, brewer Scottish & Newcastle
A trading update issued today by Hartford Group shows the group’s pub and bar sales
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Trading update news

Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Gym Group has opened five clubs in one day to reach 200 sites in
The Gym Group says it intends to exploit "the most favourable property market in its
The Gym Group has brought in Rio Ferdinand and Wais Shaifta as non-executive directors, signalling
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Merlin chief Nick Varney has revealed potential plans for a theme park development dedicated entirely
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Listed tenpin operator, Ten Entertainment, has announced its full-year trading update for 2017, showing like
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Increased memberships from club openings have helped boost revenues at Europe’s largest fitness operator, Basic-Fit.
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans for a Bear Grylls adventure park in Birmingham and a
European low-cost gym chain Basic-Fit is on target to open 100 clubs this year after
The Revolution Bars Group is preparing to establish several new locations across the UK as
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Membership at The Gym Group has broken the 500,000 mark, according to the low-cost brand's
René Moos's gym chain Basic-Fit reported revenues of €76.9m (US$83.6m, £64.8m) in the first three
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
The Gym Group COO Jim Graham will leave by the end of this year to
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
JD Wetherspoon, the Hertfordshire-based pub operator, has unveiled plans to open 250 new properties across
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has continued to trade in line with expectations, with like-for-like sales
Five-a-side football operator Goals Soccer Centres will open six new sites during 2008. Reporting its
CHE Hotels Group has issued a profit warning following a poor second half during 2006.
In a pre-close statement, nightclub operator Luminar has stated that its performance for the first
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has released a trading update for the final quarter ended 16
Britain’s largest casino operator, Stanley Leisure, has reported that its London sites, which experienced a
London-based hotel and betting shop operator Hilton Group is reportedly trying to finalise the sale
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has announced flatlining sales for the early summer months. In a
William Hill is set to buy Stanley Leisure’s 624 betting shops for £504m, making it
The board of Holiday Village operator Center Parcs UK has announced it is confident it
In a trading update, The Restaurant Group has reported that full year like for like
Domino’s Pizza UK and Ireland has announced a positive trading update for the six weeks
Bar operator Inventive Leisure has issued a positive trading statement for the eight-week Christmas and
A trading update issued by tour operator First Choice Holidays has revealed that its strategy
In a trading update for the first nine months of 2004, brewer Scottish & Newcastle
A trading update issued today by Hartford Group shows the group’s pub and bar sales
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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