Fitness operators must investigate new revenue channels to grow in 2013, says Mintel's Michael Oliver

PayasUgym has secured a partnership with Tesco which will see the online company provide gym passes to over 16 million Clubcard customers.

Spafinder Wellness is to expand its Last Minute platform to Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles in November. The service has been designed to help spas, health clubs and wellness centres more easily fill open appointment times that previously would have gone un-booked.

A fitness technology startup that offers consumers the opportunity to search for group exercise classes in their area is looking to expand its services in the UK.

A new results-orientated skincare line and the latest light therapy technology will be on offer at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, US, as the result of a partnership with B Kamins.

A new £37m initiative has been launched with the support of government funding to improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for nearly 170,000 older people across the UK.

Daily deals website Groupon has launched its new Scheduler online booking system to provide businesses with the opportunity to manage their schedules and accept bookings directly.

David Stalker, CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed details of a new joint venture with Sport England which aims to secure a digital legacy for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Pete Ellis, chair and CEO of SpaFinder, has launched WellTech, a new health and wellness-focused 'incubator' designed to support, develop and bring new technology companies to market. Selected firms using technology to devise new consumer health and wellness solutions will receive a minimum investment of US$50,000.

The Football Association (FA) has joined forces with telecoms infrastructure group Shared Access for a £30m project delivering new or improved floodlights to grassroots clubs.

Cisco has confirmed that spectators at the new National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, will be able to benefit from the installation of its Cisco Connected Stadium internet solution.

Cisco Systems has secured a new agreement with Spain-based football club Real Madrid to "transform" the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium experience for visitors and spectators.