boutique news & features
The new CEO of Evolution Wellness on creating a fitness giant in Asia
HCM issue 7 2017
The CEO of Russian fitness operator
World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about
new ventures in Moscow and beyond
HCM issue 6 2017
A new report from IHRSA gives
valuable data on the Latin American
fitness market, showing a robust
industry made up of 65,000 clubs
HCM issue 6 2017
Who are the biggest, most profitable club
operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all
HCM issue 6 2017
DFC’s My Payments service is a revolutionary online portal that
takes the pain out of gym payments, helping to boost revenue
and retention while enabling operators to focus on delivering
top quality fitness experiences
HCM issue 6 2017
Competition for the fitness consumer has never been fiercer. Liz Terry argues that in order to thrive we must focus on customer engagement and providing expertise
HCM issue 5 2017
British Rowing’s Helen Rowbotham talks about a new initiative to get more people involved in indoor, gym-based rowing
HCM issue 5 2017
We talk to Joanne Mathews of Ten Health and Fitness about her journey from startup to successful boutique brand
HCM issue 4 2017
McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model
HCM issue 4 2017
US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique
fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.
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21 Mar 2017
A new breed of meditation studio in the US is offering drop-in sessions for people wanting to take time out from their stressful lives. Is this set to become a global trend?
HCM issue 3 2017
A new breed of boutique studio is showing how meditation and mindfulness can be packaged in a way that engages today’s consumer, says Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 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 CEO of Australia’s new fitness giant tells Kate Cracknell about plans to make Fitness First Australia a 24/7 operation
HCM issue 3 2017
Tech has sparked a relationship revolution, says IHRSA 2017 speaker Seth Mattison
HCM issue 3 2017
The boutique studio market
continues to grow and evolve, as
the Association of Fitness Studios’
report shows. Stephen Tharrett
and Mark Williamson tell us more
about how this sector is maturing
HCM Handbook 2017
Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials
HCM Handbook 2017
The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth
HCM issue 2 2017
The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 2 2017
ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report
HCM issue 2 2017
A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report
HCM issue 1 2017
DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces
HCM issue 1 2017
What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?
HCM issue 11 2016
A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector
HCM issue 11 2016
A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings
HCM issue 10 2016
A number of mainstream US operators are venturing into the boutique fitness studio sector. We find out why
HCM issue 9 2016
The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs
HCM issue 9 2016
Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site
HCM issue 9 2016
A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market
HCM issue 8 2016
A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties
HCM issue 8 2016
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