YooBee stories
Kiwi iPhone demand running high as 6s, 6s Plus break records
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Apple says its new iPhone models are smashing global records - and they're in hot demand in New Zealand too, with demand outstripping supply.
Yoobee ups commercial focus with 2degrees
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.
Yoobee eyes commercial and education markets
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Apple specialist Yoobee is ramping up its focus on the commercial and education markets, employing both a commercial channel manager and an education manager.
Yoobee ups ante in 'one stop shop' plan
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees voice and data plans instore, with customers able to use rebates on hardware beyond handsets.
Renaissance capital return unlikely before June
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Renaissance Corp shareholders might wait until June for payouts following company liquidation discussions, amidst wrapping up affairs.
Shock horror as Renaissance sells Yoobee Retail for... $1
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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In a jaw-dropping move, Renaissance sells its Yoobee Apple retail operation to Logical Systems Limited for just $1, shortly after offloading its design school.
Renaissance completes $14m Yoobee sale
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Following months of negotiations, Renaissance has completed the $14m sale of the Yoobee School of Design with the Academic Colleges Group (ACG).
Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
Renaissance sells design school, retail under discussion
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Renaissance sells Yoobee School of Design for $14m, retail future uncertain amidst shareholder hopes for cash recovery.
Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.
Renaissance shares drop 33% following $3m loss
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Renaissance faces a sharp 33% share fall as financial troubles deepen with a £3m loss, despite efforts to stabilize its business operations.
Renaissance Director and Acting CEO resigns
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Ron Halls resigns as Renaissance Director and Acting CEO for personal reasons, leaving on May 31. Board praises his impactful service.
Disastrous financial results for Renaissance
Tue, 21st May 2013
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Renaissance Corporation has today announced a surprise financial result for the six months until 31st March 2013.
Apple TV and iPod giveaways
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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YooBee and Flexirent's new deal offers free Apple TV or iPod Touch on equipment rentals before Jan 31, enhancing tech accessibility for businesses.
In three months - everything has changed at Renaissance
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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It's been a good few months for the folks at Auckland based technology distributor, retailer and trainer Renaissance.
Renaissance secures All of Government deal
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Renaissance joins ranks as an official Apple supplier for government, winning a pivotal deal to furnish hardware and support through its Yoobee division.
Yoobee campus stores to close - Updated
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Renaissance confirms the closure of its Yoobee campus stores, leaving staff redundant and students without a dedicated tech outlet at three major universities.
Warwick Grey to leave Renaissance - Updated
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Renaissance's head of distribution, Warwick Grey, has resigned to join Microsoft as consumer/retail product distribution manager.
Yoobee GM resigns
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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Mark Singleton resigns as GM of Yoobee, leaving amidst flagship Britomart store launch. Andrew Howard steps in as interim replacement.
Yoobee to host social gaming social
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Yoobee to host gaming social at Britomart, featuring SmallWorlds' co-founder among speakers. Event on Oct 18, £10 online.