YooBee stories

Datacom, Yoobee partnership to increase women in tech
Wed, 10th May 2023
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The partnership delivers course-to-career scholarships and help balance the gender scales by supporting more women into New Zealand's technology workforce.

Yoobee Colleges becomes largest independent IT and creative college in NZ
Wed, 29th May 2019
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Five design and arts colleges have been incorporated to create New Zealand’s largest independent specialised creative and IT college.

Bye bye Yoobee… Hello Oobe as Apple retailer goes 'out of the box'
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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The Yoobee retail outlets for Apple devices and accessories are no more, with the retail chain rebranding as Oobe.

Exclusive: Yoobee back in black and planning for expansion
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Two years after Renaissance sold its ailing Yoobee retail business, the business is back in black – and looking to expand.

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.

Apple retailer Yoobee offers up Huawei Android flagship P8
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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Yoobee customers now have access to a premium Android option, with the Apple retailer offering Huawei’s flagship P8 device.

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.

Renaissance... Six months none the richer
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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Renaissance shareholders green-light liquidation, marking the end for a firm once at the forefront of NZ technology distribution.

'A long time coming'... Renaissance finally liquidates
Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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Renaissance directors unanimously support proposal to appoint a liquidator as struggling company tries to return capital to shareholders.

Grim reading as Renaissance outlines bleak future plans...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Renaissance faces a grim outlook, recording a loss of $129,000 and exiting all operating businesses. Future plans focus on cash return to investors.

Renaissance likely to miss $1 million earn-out from Yoobee School of Design sale
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Renaissance says it's unlikely to get a $1 million earn-out from the Yoobee School of Design because earnings are tracking below target.

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.

Commercial focus for Yoobee
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Yoobee Apple stores pivot to commercial focus with new ownership by Logical Systems, enhancing services and loyalty programs.

I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Renaissance has completed the sale of Yoobee Retail operations to Logical Systems Limited, for the previously reported figure of $1.

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.