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Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
CACI International has introduced its first portable professional cleaning device, the Prep and Glow Pro,
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Sharilyn Abbajay, honoured industry veteran
Former actress Amaliya Mordvinova has opened a spa studio called Reforme in New York City,
Comfort Zone – Italy’s Certified B Corporation in sustainable, results-driven professional skincare – introduces the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Registration is open for Natural Beauty Expo 2025, returning to ExCeL London on 12-13 May.
Comfort Zone, professional Italian skincare and spa brand and certified B Corp, has unveiled two
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
Bobby Griffiths, GM of the UK Spa Association (UKSA), is urging spa and beauty industry
Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Founders of the UK spa and skincare brand Slow Ageing Essentials have revealed a goal
Spas embracing technology strategically position themselves as first-choice establishments. They differentiate themselves by offering innovative
British highstreet skincare brand Simple has conducted a report* to gauge consumer opinions about the
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
Members of the global spa and wellness community are being invited to gather at the
Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA and 50-year veteran of the spa and wellness and beauty
Spa, beauty, wellness and medical equipment supplier Gharieni Group has completed the acquisition of established
So, you’ve heard of HydraFacial, but what is it? One 30-minute treatment, three powerful steps
Team members from the UK branch of spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone are preparing
As Europe’s key meeting place for the global spa community, the  World Spa & Wellness
Davines Group has extended its commitment to sustainability and renewed its partnership with social enterprise
Twenty-six Certified B Corporations across eight countries and three continents have formed a new coalition
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will host a virtual beauty event streamed live from the
Spa, beauty and salon businesses in the personal care sector in England will all receive
Today’s consumers have high expectations for brands to tackle sustainability head-on. In early 2021, a
Luxury ethnobotanical skincare and spa brand Seed to Skin has appointed Terry Prager as global
Sustainable textile brand Scrummi Spa has introduced a new protective apron for therapists working in
Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh has welcomed its second hair and beauty salon operating as
Arnaud Goullin will join hair and skincare brand Davines Group in the role of global
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
An emerging shadow economy of the Irish beauty industry will continue to grow rapidly unless
In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent
The HydraFacial Company has revealed a preview of its guest speaker line-up for HydraFacial Live
Marine biotechnology spa brand Phytomer has unveiled a new UK website to advance its presence
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
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New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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beauty industry news

Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
CACI International has introduced its first portable professional cleaning device, the Prep and Glow Pro,
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Sharilyn Abbajay, honoured industry veteran
Former actress Amaliya Mordvinova has opened a spa studio called Reforme in New York City,
Comfort Zone – Italy’s Certified B Corporation in sustainable, results-driven professional skincare – introduces the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Registration is open for Natural Beauty Expo 2025, returning to ExCeL London on 12-13 May.
Comfort Zone, professional Italian skincare and spa brand and certified B Corp, has unveiled two
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
Bobby Griffiths, GM of the UK Spa Association (UKSA), is urging spa and beauty industry
Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Founders of the UK spa and skincare brand Slow Ageing Essentials have revealed a goal
Spas embracing technology strategically position themselves as first-choice establishments. They differentiate themselves by offering innovative
British highstreet skincare brand Simple has conducted a report* to gauge consumer opinions about the
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
Members of the global spa and wellness community are being invited to gather at the
Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA and 50-year veteran of the spa and wellness and beauty
Spa, beauty, wellness and medical equipment supplier Gharieni Group has completed the acquisition of established
So, you’ve heard of HydraFacial, but what is it? One 30-minute treatment, three powerful steps
Team members from the UK branch of spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone are preparing
As Europe’s key meeting place for the global spa community, the  World Spa & Wellness
Davines Group has extended its commitment to sustainability and renewed its partnership with social enterprise
Twenty-six Certified B Corporations across eight countries and three continents have formed a new coalition
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will host a virtual beauty event streamed live from the
Spa, beauty and salon businesses in the personal care sector in England will all receive
Today’s consumers have high expectations for brands to tackle sustainability head-on. In early 2021, a
Luxury ethnobotanical skincare and spa brand Seed to Skin has appointed Terry Prager as global
Sustainable textile brand Scrummi Spa has introduced a new protective apron for therapists working in
Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh has welcomed its second hair and beauty salon operating as
Arnaud Goullin will join hair and skincare brand Davines Group in the role of global
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
An emerging shadow economy of the Irish beauty industry will continue to grow rapidly unless
In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent
The HydraFacial Company has revealed a preview of its guest speaker line-up for HydraFacial Live
Marine biotechnology spa brand Phytomer has unveiled a new UK website to advance its presence
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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