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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Maropost Names Gordana Redzovski Managing Director and VP Revenue, APAC
MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Maropost, the only AI-powered platform unifying ecommerce, retail, customer marketing, merchandising, and support, has appointed Gordana Redzovski as Managing Director and Vice President of Revenue, APAC. With two decades of leadership across tech, ecommerce, and retail, Redzovski brings a powerhouse resume to Maropost. She's led teams of 100+, launched fintech products across five countries, and driven double-digit growth for global brands like Lightspeed Commerce, Rithum, and Deliveroo. "Gordana is a commercial force," said Ross Andrew Paquette, Maropost Founder & CEO. "Her track record in omnichannel retail and fintech speaks for itself—and she's exactly who we need to scale in APAC." At Rithum, she scaled marketplace and retail media revenue across APAC. At Lightspeed, she launched Lightspeed Payments in Australia, integrated Vend post-acquisition, and developed new revenue streams during the pandemic. "Maropost is solving real problems for ecommerce merchants and retailers," said Redzovski. "I'm excited to bring that value to more businesses across APAC." Redzovski's appointment signals Maropost's bold commitment to APAC as a key growth engine, reinforcing its customer-first approach and expanding leadership presence in the region. About Maropost Maropost is the AI-powered unified commerce platform trusted by over 5,000 brands—including Original Mattress Factory, Kidstuff, ESR, and Outback Equipment—to streamline operations and elevate customer experiences across ecommerce, retail, marketing, merchandising, and support. Recognized on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and G2's leaderboard, Maropost helps fast-moving brands grow smarter. Learn more at
USA Today
08-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Massachusetts has the best state economy, according to WalletHub. Here's why
Massachusetts has the best state economy, according to WalletHub. Here's why Show Caption Hide Caption What does the GDP mean for the future of the U.S. economy? How will the latest GDP numbers impact the U.S. economy moving forward? In order to determine America's best and worst state economies, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. The data set ranges from changes in GDP to startup activity to the share of jobs in high-tech industries. Out of all 50 states, Massachusetts received the highest score, beating out the second-place state by over a full point. Here's what WalletHub had to say about the state's economy. Why Massachusetts has the best state economy According to WalletHub, Massachusetts has the best state economy for various reasons. Economic outlook: Emergency savings are crucial in a recession. Here's the dollar figure to aim for. Here's what the personal finance company had to say about Massachusetts' economy: "Massachusetts invests a lot more in both industry and academic R&D than most other states, which leads to big payoffs in economic growth. This has led to the state having the second-most invention patents per capita. The Bay State has a lot of workers in industries that propel the economy forward, too. It has the highest share of jobs in high-tech industries and the third-highest share of STEM professionals. In addition, Massachusetts has the highest percentage of firms that are listed on the Technology Fast 500 list." What states have the best economies? Here is WalletHub's list of the top 10 state economies:
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Colorado has one of the best economies in US despite shortfalls
DENVER (KDVR) — Despite a rise in unemployment rates and out-of-reach housing prices with starter homes costing upwards of $1 million in some areas, Colorado has one of the best economies of any state in the U.S. right now, according to a recent study. According to the report by WalletHub, Colorado has the No. 10 best economy of all the states, thriving more so on some data points than others. How Colorado cities rank among most affordable for homebuyers in US: Report Researchers at the personal finance website gathered data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia to compare economies based on 28 key indicators of performance and strength. The data includes changes in Gross Domestic Product, incomes, the labor force, unemployment rates, business growth, cost of living and more. The Centennial State ranked low and even last in several areas, however, WalletHub writer and analyst Chip Lupo said momentum in certain areas helped earn the No. 10 ranking overall. Here's how Colorado ranked in the three main categories: Economic Activity: No. 21 Economic Health: No. 22 Innovation Potential: No. 4 WalletHub shared the data behind the report with FOX31, highlighting how the state is thriving and falling behind. 'Colorado's No. 4 ranking for innovation potential is largely because of its strong presence in fast-growing tech sectors and a healthy startup ecosystem,' Lupo said in a statement. Denver rent prices trending down compared to nearby cities, state overall: Report Here are the data points where Colorado fell toward the bottom of the rankings: Change in GDP (2024 vs 2023): 1.89% (Rank 39) Exports per Capita (not seasonally adjusted; Exports measure the total physical movement of merchandise out of the United States to foreign countries): $1,808 (Rank 50) Unemployment rate: 4.7% (Rank 44) Underemployment Rate (% of the civilian labor force that is unemployed, plus all marginally attached workers, plus the total employed part-time for economic reasons): 8.1% (Rank 43) Growth in State Personal Income (2024 vs. 2023): 4.70% (Rank 37) Hawaii is the only state that ranked lower for experts per capita. The difference between the worst state and the best, Louisiana, is a 59-times difference, according to the report. Starter homes in these Denver metro area cities cost upwards of $1 million: Zillow Here are the data points where Colorado ranked toward the top of all the states: Change in GDP 2024 vs. 2023 (Percentage of firms in each state that are on the 'Technology Fast 500' list): 0.0067% (Rank 10) Rate of newly established firms: 12.5 (Rank 9) Median Annual Household Income Adjusted for Cost of Living: $83,158 (Rank 5) Share of Population in Poverty (Past 12 Months): 9.40% (Rank 5) Building-Permit Activity (Annual; New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized Unadjusted Units): 678.12 (Rank 10) Average Educational Attainment of Recent Migrants from Other U.S. States: 14.99 (Rank 9) Share of Jobs in High-Tech Industries: 6.99% (Rank 7) Share of Jobs STEM Employment: 9.30% (Rank 6) Independent Inventor Patents per 1,000 Working-Age Population: 0.95 (Rank 9) Entrepreneurial Activity (Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship (KESE) Index): 2.92 (Rank 8) The state ranks 10th for the share of fast-growing firms, illustrating that it's a hub for companies on the rise. That momentum is supported by a high concentration of jobs in both STEM fields and high-tech industries, in addition to strong investment in both industry and non-industry research and development. Add in Colorado's strong entrepreneurial activity, and it's clear the state has built a solid foundation for long-term innovation,' WalletHub writer and analyst Chip Lupo said. Study: Colorado homebuyers need this income to afford a typical home The report found that the states with the best economies are Massachusetts, Utah, Washington, California and New Hampshire. The full list of rankings and more can be found in the full report on the WalletHub website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scoop
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Cloudbeds And STAAH Partner To Enhance Channel Management For Hoteliers
Press Release – STAAH The new integration will offer real-time data synchronization, centralized inventory management, enhanced reporting, and an improved guest experience supporting properties in driving revenue and operational excellence. Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with STAAH, a pioneer in hotel distribution technology. The partnership aims to equip hoteliers with advanced tools for efficient channel management. (Photo/Supplied) The new integration will offer real-time data synchronization, centralized inventory management, enhanced reporting, and an improved guest experience – supporting properties in driving revenue and operational excellence. Through the partnership, hotels utilizing Cloudbeds' industry-leading property management system will gain access to STAAH's cloud-based channel management solutions, improving connections with online travel agencies and expanding their direct booking capabilities. Adam Harris, CEO of Cloudbeds, said: 'Distribution strategy separates market leaders from the rest in today's digital landscape. Our strategic partnership with STAAH combines two best-in-class technologies to deliver what our customers need most: more online revenue opportunities and operational efficiency. Together, we're delivering unique solutions that help properties create exceptional guest experiences.' Tony Howlett, CEO of STAAH, added: 'Our vision at STAAH is to create a streamlined, interconnected hospitality landscape. By teaming up with Cloudbeds, we are taking a significant stride toward enabling hotels to harness data effectively, leading to quicker, better decision-making. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to revolutionizing hotel operations globally.' The joint effort will provide hoteliers with critical tools to streamline their operations and manage hotel distribution more effectively, enabling timely data-driven decisions and heightened guest satisfaction. About Cloudbeds Cloudbeds is the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the hospitality industry, serving tens of thousands of properties in more than 150 countries worldwide. Built from the ground up to be masterfully unified and scalable, the award-winning Cloudbeds Platform brings together built-in and integrated solutions that modernize hotel operations, distribution, guest experience, and data & analytics. Founded in 2012, Cloudbeds has been named a top PMS, Hotel Management System and Channel Manager (2021-2024) by Hotel Tech Report, World's Best Hotel PMS Solutions Provider (2022) by World Travel Awards, and recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2023. For more information, visit About STAAH Headquartered in New Zealand, STAAH is a world-class hospitality technology platform helping its accommodation providers (hotels, motels & vacation rentals) to grow online bookings & revenue with a user-friendly platform to manage Online Travel Agents (OTA), direct bookings, and online reputation. Founded by Gavin Jeddo in 2008, STAAH partners with over 20,000 properties across 90 countries through its operations in New Zealand, Australia, India, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the UK, and Europe offering exceptional service in the area of Channel Management, Booking Engine, Websites, Vouchers, Reputation Management & Global Distribution System (GDS). In 2024, the company was acquired by The Access Group, a global leader in business management software. Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Cloudbeds And STAAH Partner To Enhance Channel Management For Hoteliers
Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with STAAH, a pioneer in hotel distribution technology. The partnership aims to equip hoteliers with advanced tools for efficient channel management. The new integration will offer real-time data synchronization, centralized inventory management, enhanced reporting, and an improved guest experience – supporting properties in driving revenue and operational excellence. Through the partnership, hotels utilizing Cloudbeds' industry-leading property management system will gain access to STAAH's cloud-based channel management solutions, improving connections with online travel agencies and expanding their direct booking capabilities. Adam Harris, CEO of Cloudbeds, said: 'Distribution strategy separates market leaders from the rest in today's digital landscape. Our strategic partnership with STAAH combines two best-in-class technologies to deliver what our customers need most: more online revenue opportunities and operational efficiency. Together, we're delivering unique solutions that help properties create exceptional guest experiences." Tony Howlett, CEO of STAAH, added: 'Our vision at STAAH is to create a streamlined, interconnected hospitality landscape. By teaming up with Cloudbeds, we are taking a significant stride toward enabling hotels to harness data effectively, leading to quicker, better decision-making. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to revolutionizing hotel operations globally.' The joint effort will provide hoteliers with critical tools to streamline their operations and manage hotel distribution more effectively, enabling timely data-driven decisions and heightened guest satisfaction. About Cloudbeds Cloudbeds is the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the hospitality industry, serving tens of thousands of properties in more than 150 countries worldwide. Built from the ground up to be masterfully unified and scalable, the award-winning Cloudbeds Platform brings together built-in and integrated solutions that modernize hotel operations, distribution, guest experience, and data & analytics. Founded in 2012, Cloudbeds has been named a top PMS, Hotel Management System and Channel Manager (2021-2024) by Hotel Tech Report, World's Best Hotel PMS Solutions Provider (2022) by World Travel Awards, and recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2023. For more information, visit About STAAH Headquartered in New Zealand, STAAH is a world-class hospitality technology platform helping its accommodation providers (hotels, motels & vacation rentals) to grow online bookings & revenue with a user-friendly platform to manage Online Travel Agents (OTA), direct bookings, and online reputation. Founded by Gavin Jeddo in 2008, STAAH partners with over 20,000 properties across 90 countries through its operations in New Zealand, Australia, India, UAE, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the UK, and Europe offering exceptional service in the area of Channel Management, Booking Engine, Websites, Vouchers, Reputation Management & Global Distribution System (GDS). In 2024, the company was acquired by The Access Group, a global leader in business management software.
