YooBee stories - Page 3
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.
Trading halted for Renaissance announcement
Fri, 9th Dec 2011
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What caused shares in embattled technology distributor and retailer Renaissance Corporation to be put on hold this afternoon?.
Renaissance CEO resigns
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Renaissance CEO Richard Webb resigns to focus on tech incubation, exiting after steering through tough times including the Christchurch quake.
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.
Casement to take over distribution at Renaissance
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Doug Casement steps into the role of head of distribution at Renaissance, taking over from Warwick Grey who is on resignation notice.
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.
Renaissance relocating Yoobee in Wellington
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Renaissance to unveil a new Yoobee showroom in Wellington's Kent Terrace, inspired by Auckland's, as Vivian Street location closes.
Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Renaissance Corporation in talks to sell its distribution arm, Renaissance Limited, to an interested buyer if the price meets expectations.
Renaissance result ‘will not be pretty’
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Renaissance faces grim earnings due to a 'perfect storm' of challenges, but promises recovery in 2012, says Chairman Giffney.
Tickets selling for Yoobee store launch
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Yoobee's Britomart store launch tickets at $150 gain steady traction, featuring Knives at Noon and DJ Phoebe. Event set for Sept 5.
Flagship Yoobee store to be launched in grand fashion
Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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Yoobee to unveil its flagship store in Auckland's Britomart with grand gala, joining forces with artists and designers.
‘Revitalised’ Renaissance Moving Forward
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Renaissance unveils major revival, bringing fresh brands to the NZ market, as manager David Liu assures growth and innovation are ahead.
Adventure photographer to speak at Yoobee
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Tonight at Yoobee Newmarket, adventure lensman Tony Harrington shares how tech reshapes photography, drawing on his globe-trotting exploits.
SRM platform goes beyond CRM at YOOBEE
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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YOOBEE launches 'Engage', a new SRM platform outpacing traditional CRM by offering seamless coordination of stakeholder communications.
Pilot a gaming drone with an iPhone app
Fri, 6th May 2011
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Control drones with your iPhone! Parrot's AR.Drone brings aerial battles to life via app connectivity. Ideal for tech enthusiasts, not gamers.
Closed doors for Yoobee in New Plymouth
Wed, 4th May 2011
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Yoobee (formerly Magnum Mac) closed up shop at its New Plymouth store recently, as a result of location-based re-evaluation according to CEO Webb.
Director of Online leaves Renaissance
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Greg Elisara departs as Director of Online at Renaissance for Barnes, Catmur - Friends, raising questions about the firm's digital future.
NZ iPad 2 launch isn’t March 25th - retail
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.
Renaissance distribution continues to shrink
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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Renaissance shifts away from distribution, seeking to 'own' the customer; Chairman Colin Giffney outlines mixed results but sees right direction.