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10 Apr 2026
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
01 Apr 2026
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
25 Feb 2026
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
07 Jan 2026
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
30 Jul 2025
Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory
27 Jun 2025
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
10 Jun 2025
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
16 Apr 2025
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
09 Apr 2025
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
03 Apr 2025
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
26 Mar 2025
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
12 Mar 2025
LifeFit Group has agreed its largest transaction to date, with the acquisition of FIT/One Group,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
16 Jan 2025
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
21 Nov 2024
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
30 Aug 2024
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
21 May 2024
Modern US wellness brand The Well has promoted Zeev Sharon, formerly VP of real estate,
09 May 2024
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
22 Apr 2024
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
19 Apr 2024
Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness
26 Mar 2024
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
12 Mar 2024
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
12 Mar 2024
This story was updated at 14.00GMT on 14 March 2024 and 16.00 GMT on 15
29 Feb 2024
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
21 Feb 2024
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
20 Dec 2023
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
02 Nov 2023
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
18 Aug 2023
Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market
28 Feb 2023
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
08 Dec 2022
Online beauty and wellness booking company Treatwell has recently partnered with Apple Maps to allow
10 Nov 2022
Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd
05 Nov 2022
Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed the death of RSG Group founder, Rainer Schaller and
19 Oct 2022
Spa, beauty, wellness and medical equipment supplier Gharieni Group has completed the acquisition of established
07 Sep 2022
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell and salon management software Uala have merged into
22 Apr 2022
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
01 Mar 2022
Myzone has announced a partnership with workforce wellness platform Wellonomics. The partnership will see Myzone
14 Feb 2022
The Hamburg-based software company Sport Alliance has acquired easySolution GmbH. With the "Magicline" team and
09 Sep 2021
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reorganised its top team in order to expand its estate
15 Jun 2021
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier for the beauty, wellness, and fitness industries, Zenoti, has
02 Mar 2021
The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software
16 Feb 2021
Arne Sorenson, Marriott International president and CEO, unexpectedly passed away, aged 62, on 15 February
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