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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Renaissance on the rocks amid yo-yo Yoobee sale
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Renaissance grapples with grim outlook as board urges Yoobee School sale to salvage shareholder investments.
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Struggling Renaissance suffers $1.6m annual loss
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Renaissance reports net operating loss of $1.68 million, blamed on depreciation, interest expense, and store closures.
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Renaissance reveals changes to ACG education business deal
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Renaissance and Academic Colleges Group adjust their agreement so that the transaction will be executed by way of a sale of shares rather than a sale of assets.
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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.