boutique news & features
In what is believed to be the first-of-its-kind deal in the fitness industry, boutique chain
TRIB3 has sold a franchise with the transaction being carried out using cryptocurrency.
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16 Aug 2021
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering
community-driven workout experiences.
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16 Aug 2021
Digital fitness platform Fiit has launched an interactive fitness app for the UK market, which is
capable of creating a fully interactive fitness experience directly via a user's TV.
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27 Jul 2021
Exercise had to move outside last year, but what was born out of necessity looks set to become an enduring trend. Kath Hudson looks at some of the innovative concepts, including yoga on the beach and pop ups in marquees
HCM Handbook 2021
The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people
HCM Handbook 2021
Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more
HCM Handbook 2021
One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway
HCM Handbook 2021
Every gym design project should be designed from the floor up,
says Physical Company’s James Anderson. He tells HCM why
HCM issue 7 2021
The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19
HCM issue 7 2021
The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved
HCM issue 6 2021
The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic
HCM issue 6 2021
Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen
HCM issue 6 2021
Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according to
the company, values the corporate fitness platform at US$2.2bn.
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30 Jun 2021
Forme has signed an exclusive partnership with boutique fitness operator Barry's, the latest sign of
the blurring of boundaries between the at-gym and at-home fitness experiences.
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23 Jun 2021
TRIB3 Edinburgh installed Safe Space lockers. We find out more
HCM issue 5 2021
Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique fitness
experience that will boost the re-start.
product innovation •
20 Apr 2021
Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports
HCM issue 3 2021
Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO
HCM issue 3 2021
Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue
HCM issue 3 2021
Denbighshire Leisure MD Jamie Groves, explains how a partnership
with Technogym and Alliance Leisure has led
to the creation of a raft of new offerings
HCM issue 3 2021
A new digital fitness platform provides the social aspect of a boutique studio at
home.
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11 Mar 2021
The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software company serving the wider fitness
and boutique wellness industries.
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02 Mar 2021
The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM
HCM issue 2 2021
The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans
HCM issue 2 2021
The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives
HCM issue 2 2021
The Health Club Collection on its collaboration with Venueserve Fitness
Fit Tech issue 1 2021
A new online fitness platform is looking to establish itself as the first to focus solely on
strength training.
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01 Feb 2021
A 19th century mill in Hampshire has been converted into a high-end training gym by O’Shea and his partners
HCM issue 1 2021
The Health Club Collection on its collaboration with Venueserve Fitness
HCM issue 1 2021
Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train
HCM issue 1 2021
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