Gym Group & Pure Gym buyout??
Interesting news from Sky late last week that private equity firms are indicating some serious interest in two of the UKs leading low-cost gym chains. Whilst another merger is probably not ideal for...
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View ArticleMore Buyout News. Are DLL on the verge of a sale?
It’s a rumour that’s been around for quite some time but there’s now some more concrete evidence that the sale of the premium health club chain could be imminent. Lot’s of interest from private equity...
View ArticleMajor expansion plans for Fitness First
Some positive news for the health and fitness sector with one of it’s major players putting themselves back on the map with some substantial reinvestment. Fitness First plans to invest £20million in...
View ArticleBABTAC response to Press Statement issued by the Government regarding...
Following a breaking news statement by the Government regarding Cosmetic Interventions, BABTAC gives official response to the media. Standardised training likely outcome to cosmetic interventions...
View ArticleApprentice Case Thrown Out
The Employment Tribunal has thrown out a constructive dismissal claim brought by The Apprentice 2010 winner Stella English against Alan Sugar’s company Amshold Group declaring it was “a claim which...
View ArticleVirgin move for DLL takeover
Two of the biggest brands in the health and fitness market are gearing up for a merger. As reported last week, premium health club operator David Lloyd Leisure have been courting the interests of...
View ArticleMixed reactions to potential VA takeover
Since our last post about a potential takeover bid by Virgin Active for the David Lloyd chain, we decided to investigate how this move would be received by those working in the sector. We asked for...
View ArticlePure Gym Buyout Confirmed
Low-cost gym operator Pure Gym have been acquired by UK affiliates of US private equity firm CCMP. Currently operating 45 sites across the UK, initial indications from their new owner suggest an...
View ArticleUS interest in UK market?
We’ve noticed recently that there has been an increased interest in the UK health & fitness market from US companies. It’s not the first time that our trans-Atlantic counterparts have dipped their...
View ArticleSlimmed down LA Fitness cuts its losses by £10 million
The accounts filed with Government business records agency Companies House show that LA Fitness managed to reduce its losses by £10 million over the 12 months to October 31, 2012, due to cost cutting...
View ArticleXercise4less signs major deal with Tesco
Yorkshire-based low-cost gym operator Xercise4Less have signed a major deal with retail giant Tescos. In a bold move for the gym operator, the deal will see gyms installed in several Tesco’s sites...
View ArticleCongratulations to Andy Murray and BI Lions!
Our team here at 4Leisure, a passionate group of sports fans, would like to extend our huge congratulations to Andy Murray and the British and Irish Lions for their resounding victories over the...
View ArticleDo meticulous or excessive interview processes deter candidates?
Interviews are getting longer! With a shortage of highly skilled, highly experienced candidates on the market, you might expect business would be keen to make quick appointments to secure the available...
View ArticleFitness First Buoyant about the Future
The hype seems to be building around Fitness First and it has been reinforced by their CEO Andy Cosslett who spoke to the Evening Standard recently and outlined their plans for reinvention and growth....
View ArticleIs the quality of Health Club Managers really Dreadful?
Bold statement last week from Liz Terry Editorial Director of Health Club Management Magazine at the Annual Members Choice Health Club Awards, saying that there are too many “dreadful” health club...
View ArticleSpa & Leisure Recruitment Agencies not compliant?
Shocked to hear how many other Spa and Leisure Recruitment Agencies are not making their clients aware of the Agency Workers Regulations. Introduced in October 2011, AWR was brought in to protect the...
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The Leisure Industry – Predictions for 2014
It’s that time again when the leisure industry decides where to focus efforts for the upcoming year. Whilst it’s true that no-one truly knows exactly the way 2014 will pan out for those of us in the...
View ArticleFitness First – Global Rebrand
Fitness First have revealed the next phase of their transformation plans to redefine their role as the market leader in fitness and leisure. They claim to have listened to feedback from their members...
View ArticleInterview with Fitness First CEO Andy Cosslett
Recently, the CEO of Fitness First, Andy Cosslett appeared on BBC Breakfast. He was interviewed about the changes at Fitness First and how his company had adapted their business model to take on board...
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