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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 obtains short-term bank boost
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Finances covered to May 2012, but business will need to see 'a substantial improvement in trading performance'.
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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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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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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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Who will YOOBEE?
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Warwick Grey unveils 'yoobee', aiming to transform Renaissance with a vision of creativity and community, amid industry skepticism and staff exits.
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Renaissance pleased with profit
Tue, 30th Nov 2010
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Renaissance celebrates return to profit, buoyed by innovative strategies and a 10% revenue boost, as it embraces new IT landscape.
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Renaissance rebrands YooBee - what went wrong?
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Renaissance quickly rebrands YooBee amid speculation and seeks a 'grown up' image, leaving questions about feedback and the future.
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Renaissance loses Director of Retail
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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Eddie McGrory exits as Renaissance's retail director amid the firm's shift towards a unique retail experience, hinting at challenges ahead.
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Official: Apple to appoint additional distributor
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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Apple to expand NZ distribution model with new partner from Oct 1, alongside existing distributor Renaissance, aiming to bolster market presence.
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Renaissance claims Apple victory in New Zealand
Thu, 9th Sep 2010
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Renaissance triumphs as Apple's share in New Zealand's PC market soars to over 11%, debunking rumours of new distributors.
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Head of Distribution leaves Renaissance
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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Bronwyn Sinclair exits Renaissance as Chief Distribution Officer, marking another high-profile departure amidst a string of exec resignations.
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Renaissance revenue up, debt reduced
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Renaissance reports a striking 150% profit surge and debt cut from £3m to under £500k, underscoring a robust business turnaround.
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Update: Renaissance to report “spectacular” results
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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Renaissance set to announce spectacular six-month financial results, with CEO Richard Webb crediting massive business growth and expansion.
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Renaissance makes key hire - Warwick Grey
Fri, 23rd Jul 2010
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Warwick Grey joins Renaissance as Chief Marketing Officer, marking a significant hire for the Auckland-based distributor's growth and transformation journey.
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Is mega centralisation working at Renaissance?
Fri, 23rd Jul 2010
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Renaissance sees turnaround with MagnumMac's profit, key appointments, and iPad launch, hinting mega centralisation under CEO Webb may succeed.
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Renaissance overhauls Networking and Security business
Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Renaissance appoints Chris Knox as General Manager of Networking & Security Products, highlighting the company's focus on growth in this area.
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Renaissance appoints new Apple GM
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Guy McKee is the new GM of Apple products at Renaissance, bringing vast experience from across the industry to drive growth.
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MagnumMac to be re-branded YooBee
Mon, 12th Jul 2010
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Renaissance gears up to re-brand MagnumMac as 'Yoobee', eyeing a transformation likened to Virgin's ethos, amidst profit growth.
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Exclusive: Renaissance’s new brand revealed
Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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Renaissance, the IT distribution company, is set to launch its own in-house brand, similar to Virgin, called Yoobee.
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Renaissance: MagnumMac returns to profit
Wed, 7th Jul 2010
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MagnumMac bounces back to profit with a 17% revenue growth, outpacing Apple's own stores. CEO hails early success of turnaround initiatives.
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Renaissance unveils iCafe reseller event
Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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Renaissance launches iCafe for resellers, focusing on 'business improvement with lean budgets' and covering top ICT trends.