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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.