Podcasts about merchants

Next in Media spoke with Dr. Mark Grether SVP & General Manager, PayPal Ads, on why he thinks the company's 'transaction graph' may be even more powerful than some retailers' data for advertising, and why there's nothing to worry about with a company that has so many people's banking information to use that data for ad targeting. 

In Episode 252 we discuss our favorite wooden figures (meeples) in board games.We also answer a listener's question on which games are great for asynchronous play on Board Game Arena.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:20 Great (and not so great) async BGA games - Lost Ruins of Arnak, Ark Nova, Tapestry, Revive, Harmonies, Gaia Project, Through the Ages, Blood Rage, Rats of Wistar, Azul, La Granja11:30 5 Favorite Meeples19:40 Royal Visit21:50 Scoville25:07 Everdell27:19 Survive the Island30:25 Root33:03 Power Vacuum35:41 Wondrous Creatures37:57 Circadians: Chaos Order40:37 Charterstone43:30 On Mars45:47 Golem49:05 Glen More II: Chronicles49:58 Aqua Garden52:07 Merchants of the Dark Road55:02 Gentes Deluxified Edition57:47 Honorable Mentions: Arcs, Teotihuacan: City of Gods, Parks, Meepile, Luthier, BonfireIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd

Disney World Summer 2025 HighlightsThe Cool Kid Summer ProgramDisney's new summer initiative brings spontaneous experiences across all four theme parks:EPCOT:DJ Dance Party with Goofy at Communicore HallMickey and Minnie meet & greetsPhineas and Ferb character appearancesAnimal Kingdom:Hands-on pollinator crafts at Rafiki's Planet WatchNew Wilderness Explorer badge opportunityInteractive sing-along with Dino Institute internHollywood Studios:Games and crafts at Animation CourtyardMagic shows, jump rope performers, surprise character meet & greetsDisney Villains "Unfairly Ever After" premiering May 27thLittle Mermaid Musical AdventureMagic Kingdom:Big Top Bash dance party at Storybook CircusStitch Dance Party in TomorrowlandCrafts at Merchants of VeniceWater Parks & Resort UpdatesBoth Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach open simultaneously for first time in years. Guests booking vacation packages get first-day water park admission with choice of park.New character greetings during early entry hours at theme parks, plus scheduled character visits at Pop Century, Art of Animation, Wilderness Lodge, and Caribbean Beach Resort.Current Disney World Promotions50% off kids tickets (3+ day purchases)3-day, 3-park tickets starting at $89/dayDisney resort room discountsSpecial rates for Florida residents, passholders, and Disney+ subscribersBeat the Heat StrategyUtilize early entry and extended evening hoursPlan indoor shows/attractions during peak heatTake midday breaks at resort pools or air-conditioned spacesSchedule longer lunch reservations to escape heatEssential Packing ListPonchos (not raincoats)Stroller rain covers and fansCooling pads and portable chargersCooling towels and portable fever packsExtra clothing changesInsulated water bottlesMoney-Saving Hydration TipsOrder water via grocery delivery instead of paying $4-5 per bottle at parks. Request free water cups at quick-service restaurants.Weather Contingency PlanningMost attractions continue operating in heat and rain except outdoor rides. Monitor transportation (Skyliner, boats, monorail) via Disney app during inclement weather.Contact: WonderAndBeyondTravel.comKeywords: Disney World summer 2025, Disney vacation tips, Cool Kid Summer, Disney World heat survival, Disney promotions, theme park planning, family travelReady to plan your vacation? Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Visit our website www.allthingstravelpodcast.com and click on "Plan Your Next Vacation" Join the travel conversations and the fun in our Facebook Page and Instagram Page! Please share the show with your travel buddies!! Click this link and share the show! Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us by following and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app!

In their official capacity as members of the Nintendo Chamber of Commerce (don't look it up), Patrick and Mark hand out prestigious honors to their favorite shops, vendors, and item peddlers from across Nintendo games. Who's got the best deals? The friendliest service? The most questionable wares? Step inside and find out today!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

नमस्ते, पुलियाबाज़ी में आज हम एक हटके विषय पर चर्चा करेंगे—युद्ध में हाथियों का प्रयोग। यह विषय हमें काफी इंटरेस्टिंग लगा, तो हमने सोचा कि क्यों न इस पर आदित्य रामनाथन से बात की जाए। आदित्य तक्षशिला इंस्टीटूशन के साथ एसोसिएट फैलो हैं और मिलिटरी हिस्ट्री में गहरी दिलचस्पी रखते हैं। इस पुलियाबाज़ी पर चर्चा इतिहास के उस दौर की जब भारत एक ‘आर्म्स एक्सपोर्टर' हुआ करता था। भारत के हाथी और उनको काबू में करने वाले महावत दुनियाभर में मशहूर थे। समय के साथ टेक्नोलॉजी में आये बदलाव से युद्ध का रूप भी बदल गया। क्या इस बदलाव में भारत कहीं पीछे छूट गया? इतिहास से हम क्या सीख ले सकते हैं?अगर आपको हिस्ट्री और मिलिटरी हिस्ट्री में दिलचस्पी है, तो आपको यह पुलियाबाज़ी ज़रूर पसंद आएगी।We discuss:* Was India an arms exporter in the ancient world?* How were elephants used in a war?* Where did war elephants come from?* What do we know about elephants in ancient India?* Were elephants an obsolete platform?* Was there a political purpose of elephants* Defence against elephants* When were elephants phased out?* RecommendationsAlso, please note that Puliyabaazi is now available on Youtube with video.Read:Book | Elephants and Kings An Environmental History By Thomas R. TrautmannBook | War Elephants by Konstantin NossovPodcast | Yuddha Ep. 01 The Age of the War-Elephant by Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh KanisettiRelated episodes:भारत में एविएशन का इतिहास। The History of Aviation in India ft. Aashique Iqbalचोला साम्राज्य का इतिहास। Chola Kings, Merchants and Temples ft. Anirudh KanisettiIf you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inGuest: @adityascriptsHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.puliyabaazi.in

In this episode the lads discuss:00:00 Intro08:00 Forest v Chelsea17:40 United season 35:10 WIRTZ and Liverpool season44:40 Which teams has had a better season than Arsenal?51:57 Season awards 59:30 Merchants of the SeasonStay TAPPED IN with us by liking, commenting, subscribing and turn those notifications on! #TTIM https://linktr.ee/tapinmerchants#football #arsenal #liverpool #manutd #chelsea

Inside Commerce is the first podcast to talk you through what the latest Shopify release means for ecommerce stores. James discusses the relevance of key new features and upgrades with Ben Homer, Senior Solutions Engineer, pulling apart the benefits and implications for merchants.Shopify Editions always attracts lots of attention. Following an embargo in the partner community of the pre-release information, there's a frenzy of LinkedIn posts sharing the key features updates. Our podcast goes deeper, sifting through the 100+ updates to focus on the strategic pillars that are most relevant, and what the feature improvements mean for ecommerce teams.We focus on four key strategic areas:The new Horizon theme suiteArchitectural development in Markets for International commercePOS (Point Of Sale)Sidekick AI AssistantJames Gurd and Ben Homer focus on the strategic implications of new features and discuss what Shopify's 'declarative commerce' positioning means in terms of product focus.The new Horizon theming is covered, exploring how flexibility for content management is the main focus, enabling business user to do more before they need development resource. This includes AI block generation, block copying and block nesting. For Markets, James & Ben discuss how the latest improvements aim to empower merchants, streamline internationalisation, and simplify multi-store management, ultimately enhancing the ecommerce experience. Ben explains the reasoning behind new enhancements in Shopify's offering, focusing on B2B capabilities, point of sale systems, and the integration of generative AI to improve business efficiency. The dialogue emphasises the importance of localisation in markets, the user experience in retail environments, and the potential of AI tools like Sidekick to streamline operations and data management. Additionally, the conversation touches on the next generation of

AI is hallucinating whole genocides now, our influencers are at war with the bots, and the only beacon of truth and ethical journalism is.... Jake Tapper? Good luck! Jessa and Nico get into the Tapper/Thompson book Original Sin about the cover-up of Biden's decline and why the press is largely ignoring some of its bombshell revelations.  Shownotes and references: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese slang that traces its roots back to Edo and Meiji era street vendors. We're digging into the origins of words like deka, mappo, and even the infamous yabai.

This week's episode features a replay of a live event with Brian Fitzgerald, EVP of ISV and Enterprise Partnerships at Full Stack Payments. James Shepherd interviews Brian about what it really takes to close large merchant accounts and build successful ISV partnerships. Learn how Full Stack supports agents with implementation, integrations, and lifetime vested residuals. Then, stick around for the Today in Payments segment where James and Patti Murphy cover the latest headlines shaping the payments industry.

The prophetic scriptures, particularly Ezekiel 38, depict a scenario in the "latter days" where Tarshish and her "young lions" stand in opposition to a northern confederacy invading Israel.Recent geopolitical trade deals involving the United Kingdom (Tarshish) and its former colonies (her young lions) highlight the unfolding of divine purpose in our times.

In this episode of Perspectives, digital marketing strategist Veronica Costello and tech visionary Max Headroom discuss the complexities of e-commerce platform diversity. They explore the evolution from Magento to Shopify, highlighting the strengths and limitations of each platform. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding individual business needs, debunking common myths about e-commerce platforms, and the necessity of identifying deal breakers when choosing a platform. Ultimately, the episode advocates for a diverse ecosystem that fosters innovation and better solutions for merchants.Check out the article here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-platform-diversity-matters-ecommerce-brent-w-peterson-listc/takeawaysE-commerce platform choice should be driven by business needs, not hype.The shift from Magento to Shopify reflects changing market demands.Shopify offers simplicity but has limitations for complex businesses.Platform diversity is crucial for innovation and tailored solutions.Merchants should be wary of one-size-fits-all claims.Identifying deal breakers is essential in platform selection.Migration pain can be worth the long-term benefits of a better fit.Not all popular platforms are the best fit for every business.Agencies may have divided loyalties that affect their recommendations.Understanding your specific needs is key to finding the right platform.Sound Bites"No single platform is perfect for everyone.""Building on Shopify is like renting.""Platform diversity encourages competition."Chapters00:00Introduction to E-commerce Platform Diversity02:52The Shift from Magento to Shopify05:51Understanding the Limitations of Shopify08:51The Importance of Platform Diversity11:51Debunking Myths About E-commerce Platforms14:48Identifying Deal Breakers in Platform Selection17:55Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Platform Choice

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Kenneth Turchi speaks about his book "Looking Forward, Giving Back: The history of Jewish Merchants in Downtown Indianapolis."

This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about Palestine with Kathy Kelly who is board president of World BEYOND War. From 2022 to 2024, she co-coordinated the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, she has co-coordinated an international network to assist young Afghans forced to flee their country. She made over two dozen trips to Afghanistan from 2010 – 2019, living with young Afghan Peace Volunteers in a working-class neighborhood in Kabul. With Voices in the Wilderness companions, from 1996 – 2003, she traveled twenty-seven times to Iraq, defying the economic sanctions and remaining in Iraq throughout the Shock and Awe bombing and the initial weeks of the invasion. She joined subsequent delegations to the West Bank's Jenin Camp in 2002 during and after Israeli attacks, to Lebanon during the 2006 summer war between Israel and Hezbollah and to Gaza, in 2009, during Operation Cast Lead and following the 2013 Operation Pillar of Defense. Kathy has been an educator for most of her life, but she believes children of war and those who are victims of violence have been her most important teachers. We Were So Close: Life After Conscience and the Abraham Accords https://worldbeyondwar.org/we-were-so-close-life-after-conscience-and-the-abraham-accords

Stephan discusses the significance of Bitcoin as money and the concept of monetary maximalism with guests Rockstar Dev and Di from BTC Inc. They explore the current state of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, the challenges of adoption, and the innovations being introduced, such as the Bolt Card, to facilitate Bitcoin payments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of leading by example in the Bitcoin community and the need for better technology to enhance user experience and drive adoption.Takeaways

Summary:In this ecommerce podcast, James Gurd discusses the recent BigCommerce Partner Summit with agency leaders Rupert Cross and Mark Slocock.They explore BigCommerce's market positioning, particularly in the B2B space, and share insights from the Partner Advisory Board.The conversation delves into the challenges and areas for improvement for BigCommerce, including the need for better tools and features. They also discuss the roadmap for future developments, the role of AI, and the importance of composability in ecommerce solutions. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of ecommerce, focusing on BigCommerce's product strategy. Mark and Rupert discuss the importance of content management, the integration of B2B solutions, and the significance of self-service capabilities for businesses. The discussion emphasises the need for flexibility in ecommerce platforms to meet diverse business needs and enhance user experience.Key takeaways:BigCommerce is focusing on B2B opportunities as a key growth area.Vertical-specific solutions are needed to address unique business requirements.AI and composability are becoming essential in ecommerce strategies.Flexibility in licensing and pricing models is important for merchants.Page Builder needs significant improvements for better usability.Merchants want to see use cases rather than just features; you can't be all things to all people.A strong promotions engine is vital for ecommerce success.Flexibility in platforms allows for better growth opportunities.Continuous dialogue among industry experts fosters innovation.

For this ANZAC Day Special we had back to the Inaugural Swellness Summit to hear from our two of our all-time greatest guests, Ben and Nathan, from the Veteran Surfers Association. Lest We Forget. Find the ACTU Press Release listing Australia's Merchants of Death here. Watch the John Pilger epic, The War You Don't See, featuring Julian Assange, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle for Ness explodes. Thieves flank, Harvest charges, Merchants engage, and Rangers clash fiercely with Knights on the Wall—all forces converge in chaotic conflict as leaders make desperate moves and the city's fate hangs in the balance.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.---Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.---Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.----Grab some Thieves Guild merch!https://store.podcastalchemy.studio----Check out our other drama podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn't abandoned the world.https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcaneThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursdayJake's Theatre of the MindNebula Award nominee Jake Kerr narrates short stories twice a week. ----Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Will the next Pope be the Tribulation Pope? Find out with Nathan Jones and Vic Batista on the podcast, The Truth Will Set You Free!

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

Chau Truong, the owner of Tin Tea and a member of the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors sits in for Jane Bartho, as she and Rich talk with Kirk Muhlenbruck, the Merchants bank Market President and Robb Nelson the Merchants Bank Mortgage Lender.

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

Officials in Sanhe city, Langfang, North China's Hebei province have been held accountable over the controversial color restrictions on shop signboards, according to an announcement by authorities on Tuesday.据有关部门周二发布的通报，针对招牌颜色限制争议，河北省廊坊市三河市的有关官员已被追责。The announcement was made by a joint investigation team of Langfang, whose preliminary findings have confirmed earlier media reports that local authorities had improperly enforced signboard color restrictions, banning red, blue, and black color backgrounds.该通报由廊坊市联合调查组发布，其初步调查结果证实了此前媒体报道，即当地政府对招牌颜色限制执行不当，禁止使用红、蓝、黑色背景。On Monday night, a People's Daily report revealing the widespread restrictions across multiple local commercial streets in Sanhe caught people's attention.周一晚，《人民日报》报道了三河市多条商业街普遍实施的招牌颜色限制措施，引发公众关注。Merchants described that they received urban management notices requiring signboard modifications.商家表示，他们收到了城管部门要求修改招牌颜色的通知。Some of those signboards were removed by related departments' personnel, while some were changed or repainted voluntarily by the shop owners.部分招牌已被相关部门人员拆除，部分招牌则由店主自行更换或重新粉刷。Several shop owners posted video notices to inform customers about the changes and avoid confusion, according to the report.据报道，一些店主已发布视频通知，告知顾客有关变动，以避免混淆。At present, the principal official of Sanhe has been removed from duty. Local authorities have been ordered to conduct thorough rectification and learn from this incident.目前，三河市主要负责人已被免职。地方政府被责令全面整改，并从此次事件中汲取教训。The Langfang joint investigation team emphasized commitment to questioning and blaming all individuals responsible for the event in accordance with regulations and laws.廊坊市联合调查组强调，将依法依规严肃问责，追究所有相关责任人的责任。Meanwhile, measures will be implemented to establish long-term mechanisms maintaining "zero tolerance" for practices harming public interests or disrupting business environments to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of business entities and the public, the announcement said.同时，公告称，将建立对损害社会公共利益、扰乱营商环境行为“零容忍”的长效机制，坚决维护经营主体和广大群众的合法权益。accountable/əˈkaʊntəbl/adj.负有责任的restrictions/rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/n.限制；约束rectification/ˌrektɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/n.整顿；纠正zero tolerance零容忍

Mollie has enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone for its Irish customers. This allows businesses of all sizes to use the Mollie app on iPhone to accept contactless payments without the need to purchase or manage additional hardware. Tap to Pay on iPhone - launched last month for Mollie's 250,000 customers in the Netherlands, France and Germany - is now available to Irish merchants, allowing them to unlock the benefits of Tap to Pay on iPhone instantly through the Mollie app. Tap to Pay on iPhone allows merchants of all sizes to accept all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the Mollie app - no additional hardware or payment terminal needed. In line with Mollie's mission to make money management effortless for every business in Europe, this exciting development further empowers Mollie's customers with a fast, convenient and secure way to accept payments right in the palm of their hand. This addition adds yet another benefit to businesses who use the Mollie app on a daily basis - where they are able to run their businesses from anywhere - tracking payments and refunds, accessing funding and managing accounting. With Tap to Pay on iPhone at checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment near the merchant's iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options. Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone technology uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep the business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn't store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers. Key features for Mollie's customers using Tap to Pay on iPhone: Seamless Activation: Instantly available within the Mollie app at the tap of a button using an iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS. No additional hardware required: There's no need to buy, set up, or manage dedicated card readers Contactless Convenience: Accepts in-person, contactless payments right on an iPhone - from physical debit and credit cards to Apple Pay and other digital wallets Enhanced Security: Built with advanced security measures, ensuring that all transactions are safe and secure. Koen Köppen, CEO of Mollie, on the launch of Tap to Pay on iPhone: "Tap to Pay on iPhone represents a significant step forward in simplifying and securing the payment process for merchants and consumers alike. Merchants can now offer a seamless, fast and contactless experience with just an iPhone that their customers can trust. We are proud to support businesses of all sizes with an innovation that combines state-of-the-art security with the convenience that today's customers expect."

Please note: The articles and books referenced in the podcast are listed below. In this podcast, Jane Gleeson-White and I explore the importance of reweaving the Sacred Feminine wisdom in astrology as well as how we can reintegrate the differences and wisdom of the southern hemisphere with our modern western astrology that has been dominated by northern hemisphere ways of seeing and experiencing the sky. Jane Gleeson-White's website: https://www.janegleesonwhite.com/ Jane's bio: Jane is a writer and astrologer. She holds degrees in literature and economics and a PhD in creative writing and literature. She is the author of 4 books including the international best sellers: Double Entry: How the Merchants of Venice Created Modern Finance Six Capitals: Capitalism, Climate Change and Accounting. She lives in the country of the Eora Nation (of the Aborigines in Australia). She was an adjunct lecturer in English literature and creative writing at the University of New South Wales from 2018 to 2024. Other resources: For information about Vicki Noble and her books (including Shakti Woman): vickinoble.com Heather's book with Kristina Lea: From Trauma to Freedom (to order, go to https://transformingtraumatofreedom.c... Bernadette Brady's book: Brady's Book of Fixed Stars and her program for visual astrology: Starlight from Zyntara: https://zyntara.com/ For the Ema Kurent article - https://www.emakurent.com/en/2022/03/... Mystic Medusa - https://mysticmedusa.com/ https://mysticmedusa.com/planets-in-a... Lara Owens' book - Her Blood is Gold: Celebrating the power of Menstruation Heather's websites: https://risingmoonhealingcenter.com/ https://transformingtraumatofreedom.com/ To become a patron of Heather:   / heatherensworth  

Global fintech SumUp has unveiled Bookings, a cutting-edge solution designed to empower service-oriented businesses, including those in the beauty industry, and professional services, with streamlined scheduling and management capabilities. Free and easy to use, Bookings makes it simple for SumUp merchants to manage appointments, automate their schedules, and take payment. Scheduling preferences have evolved with modern technology and online bookings, providing an additional, more accessible option for potential customers, including those who may have faced challenges with traditional telephone or in-person arrangements in the past. SumUp continually invites merchant feedback for tools that are needed to simplify running a business. A free bookings service was a frequent request and so SumUp got to work. Appointment-based industries and professions such as hairdressers, wellness and spa treatments, and massage therapists place a significant value on such a tool. Online bookings align closely with many customers' research habits. Evidence shows that by enabling a seamless transition from internet search to booking, businesses often see a significant increase in conversion rates. Another upside of online bookings is the fact they can be done anytime and anywhere. This adds yet another level of ease and convenience to potential customers. Traditional telephone booking is limited to opening hours and it can be tough to find an agreeable time for a haircut or dinner reservation if you call at a busy time or if your original preference is not available. Whereas online you can book in your own time and review available options. As well as making life easier for the consumer, this also saves time for businesses that take fewer phone calls or answer fewer emails. Merchants can simply share their booking page via social media or their website to automate the process of taking new appointments. SumUp Bookings launch SumUp launched Bookings across its core European markets - including the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain - through the summer months of 2024 and has now launched in all other European markets where SumUp operates. SumUp will confirm later this year advanced functionalities, including but not limited to: multiple calendars, no-show protection, advanced booking settings, and reporting. Grzegorz Lech, SumUp VP of Engineering: "At SumUp we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver products which simplify business for our merchants. On a sector-by-sector basis, we constantly strive to deliver best-in-class, original products that make business hassle-free. Service-oriented businesses, such as hairdressers and eateries, require tools that make it easier for customers to schedule visits. Diverse booking options can open up potential new revenue streams." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Sia Karamalegos is a freelance web developer and web performance engineer helping ecommerce brands turn faster load times into real revenue. As a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies and a former engineer on Shopify's performance team, Sia brings a unique blend of hands-on experience and deep technical insight to the challenge of building faster, more performant online stores.With a passion for developer education and community building, Sia organizes the Eleventy Meetup, Durham Social Hack Night, and a new global web performance meetup, connecting engineers around the world to share real-world tactics and tools. She's also a frequent international speaker and writer, known for making complex topics like Core Web Vitals and JavaScript performance approachable and actionable.In 2024, Sia launched ThemeVitals, a tool that benchmarks Shopify themes using real user data—not lab simulations to uncover which themes actually perform well across the devices your customers use. It's a mission rooted in impact: helping merchants and theme developers make smarter, faster decisions that drive conversion and long-term growth.Through her work, Sia is redefining how ecommerce teams think about performance, showing that real user data, smart defaults, and community-driven tooling can transform the way we build the web.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:40] Intro[01:00] Focusing on real-world site speed fixes[02:39] Improving performance metrics for merchants[04:22] Translating Google metrics for merchants[04:56] Understanding how Core Web Vitals work[07:34] Balancing traffic vs technical optimization[10:36] Shifting focus from speed to sales[13:16] Balancing performance with product experience[15:26] Highlighting global device performance gaps[16:54] Uploading giant images the wrong way[21:04] Auditing your tech stack regularly[21:53] Comparing Shopify themes with real data[24:11] Balancing features vs speed in theme choice[26:00] Avoiding minimalist themes that lack function[28:08] Encouraging feedback for future improvementsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeExplore real-world Core Web Vitals performance data for popular Shopify themes themevitals.com/Web Developer & Performance Engineer sia.codes/Follow Sia Karamalegos linkedin.com/in/karamalegosIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Popes in palaces. Time machines in the basement. A filing cabinet so secret you need a prayer to open it. This week, we're deep-diving into the world's holiest city-state and asking: what the actual hell is going on behind those gold doors? From haunted crypts and cursed relics to real-life exorcists and a prophecy that says this might be the last Pope ever—we're cracking open centuries of mystery, scandal, and sacred shade. Get in, loser. We're going to Vatican City.General Historical and Structural InfoVatican.va – Official Vatican website (basic info about the state, pope, Swiss Guard, archives, etc.)History.com – Background on the Lateran Treaty, Vatican City's creation, and papal historyBritannica.com – Overviews of Vatican institutions, exorcisms, relics, and the papacySpecific Topics and ClaimsThe Secret Archives & Forbidden BooksNational Geographic's “Secrets of the Vatican” (documentary + article)Vatican Apostolic Archive (archive.vatican.va)“The Vatican's Secret Archives Aren't Secret” – The AtlanticThe Vatican Necropolis / St. Peter's TombVatican's Scavi Office (scavi.va)Smithsonian Magazine: “The Secret History Beneath the Vatican”RH-Negative Blood TheoryAncient Origins: “The Mystery of Rh-Negative Blood”Gaia.com articles (used with caution due to fringe angle)Chronovisor“Father Ernetti's Chronovisor: The Vatican's Secret Time Machine” – Mysterious UniverseFortean Times and Ancient Aliens references (credible in the way spooky entertainment needs to be)Prophecy of the Popes / St. Malachy“Prophecy of the Popes” – Catholic EncyclopediaHistory Today: “Is Pope Francis the Last Pope?”Emanuela Orlandi CaseNetflix: Vatican Girl (documentary series)BBC News, Reuters, and NPR reports on tomb openings and Vatican responsesMiracle of San GennaroLiveScience: “Blood of Saint Januarius Turns to Liquid in Alleged Miracle”Smithsonian Channel coverage of the phenomenonVatiLeaksThe Guardian, New York Times, and BBC News articles on both VatiLeaks scandals“Merchants in the Temple” – Gianluigi Nuzzi (journalist involved in VatiLeaks)Cadaver SynodHistory Extra: “The Cadaver Synod: The Pope Who Put a Corpse on Trial”Catholic Herald historical features

The Hanseatic League was a major player in Northern Europe for centuries, it dominated trade in the North and Baltic Seas, fought wars with rival powers, and dictated terms to princes. But the League was not a state, proto-state, or quasi-state, it was a collection of Merchants, Guilds, and Towns.Time Period Covered: 1143-1441Notable Events/Developments: Founding of Lubeck, Formation of the Hanseatic League, Hanseatic Boycotts of Bruges (1280-1282, 1358-1360, 1388-1391), Danish-Hanseatic War, The Confederation of Cologne, Dutch-Hanseatic War

The conversation discusses the challenges merchants face in creating optimized product descriptions and how automation can streamline this process. It highlights the importance of generating copy that is not only engaging but also optimized for search engines to enhance conversion rates.TakeawaysMerchants spend a lot of time on product descriptions.Automated tools can generate optimized product descriptions.The generated text is tailored to the context of the site.Automation helps in creating copy for various site elements.Effective copywriting is crucial for e-commerce success.SEO optimization is key for product visibility.Automation can save time for merchants.The right copy can significantly improve conversion rates.Understanding the target audience is essential for effective copy.Merchants can focus on other tasks while automation handles descriptions.Chapters00:00Introduction to Wix and E-commerce Growth03:15AI Innovations in E-commerce05:59Streamlining Store Management with AI08:52Future Roadmap and Innovations at Wix11:51Expanding E-commerce Beyond Borders

One of the hardest parts about being human today is navigating uncertainty. When we see experts battling in public and emotions running high, it's easy to doubt what we once felt certain about. This uncertainty isn't always accidental—it's often strategically manufactured.Historian Naomi Oreskes, author of "Merchants of Doubt," reveals how industries from tobacco to fossil fuels have deployed a calculated playbook to create uncertainty about their products' harms. These campaigns have delayed regulation and protected profits by exploiting how we process information.In this episode, Oreskes breaks down that playbook page-by-page while offering practical ways to build resistance against them. As AI rapidly transforms our world, learning to distinguish between genuine scientific uncertainty and manufactured doubt has never been more critical.Your Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_RECOMMENDED MEDIA“Merchants of Doubt” by Naomi Oreskes and Eric Conway "The Big Myth” by Naomi Oreskes and Eric Conway "Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson "The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair Further reading on the clash between Galileo and the Pope Further reading on the Montreal Protocol RECOMMENDED YUA EPISODESLaughing at Power: A Troublemaker's Guide to Changing Tech AI Is Moving Fast. We Need Laws that Will Too. Tech's Big Money Campaign is Getting Pushback with Margaret O'Mara and Brody Mullins Former OpenAI Engineer William Saunders on Silence, Safety, and the Right to WarnCORRECTIONS:Naomi incorrectly referenced Global Climate Research Program established under President Bush Sr. The correct name is the U.S. Global Change Research Program.Naomi referenced U.S. agencies that have been created with sunset clauses. While several statutes have been created with sunset clauses, no federal agency has been.CLARIFICATION: Naomi referenced the U.S. automobile industry claiming that they would be “destroyed” by seatbelt regulation. We couldn't verify this specific language but it is consistent with the anti-regulatory stance of that industry toward seatbelt laws. 

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Next in Media spoke with Malik Ducard, the company's content lead, about how the platform has evolved its relationship with creators, while trying to help users find the right products and deals, even if they are off Pinterest.Ducard also talked about how Pinterest is taking more of an active role of connecting creators with brands, while using machine learning to help figure out if users are browsing or ready to buy now.Takeaways:Pinterest's Unique Positioning

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at another dramatic weekend in and around the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Paddy's parade and GAA Traditions.(06:00) - Leitrim's no-show.(15:30) - Donegal's squad game, Kerry on it.(31:00) - target men, sympathetic passers and speed merchants thrive.(46:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2 and 3 chaos, Brosnan delivers for Wexford.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Why do conservative commenters like Candace Owens get to keep their lucrative media jobs after they're caught lying? Turns out that's what their audiences demand of them - tell them the lies they want to hear

The origin story of the United States of America begins, in no small part, with maritime trade issues. Most of the declared and many of the undeclared, wars our nation has fought can be traced to the safety of our maritime commerce and unfettered access to the open seas.Look at any map, and you'll see we have oceans to the east and west of us, between our nation and its markets, allies, and competitors on the world stage.Today we're going to cast a wide net on that world view with returning guest, Ross Kennedy.Ross is a logistics and trade expert who has worked at the intersection of global trade, supply chains, and national security for two decades in support of United States national interests and private-sector clients.SummaryThis conversation delves into the intricate relationship between maritime trade, national security, and the evolving policies under the new administration. Ross Kennedy, a logistics and trade expert, discusses the historical context of maritime commerce in the U.S., the challenges of reindustrialization, and the need for a coordinated approach among various stakeholders in the maritime sector. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of investing in domestic shipbuilding capabilities, addressing supply chain issues, and recognizing strategic choke points in global trade. Kennedy advocates for innovative funding mechanisms and a holistic strategy to revitalize the maritime industry and ensure national security.TakeawaysThe U.S. maritime industry is crucial for national security.90% of global trade is conducted via maritime routes.A coordinated approach among stakeholders is essential.Reindustrialization requires long-term planning and investment.Funding mechanisms must support small businesses in the maritime sector.Disused shipyards can be revitalized for modern needs.Strategic choke points are vital for U.S. interests.Investing in domestic capabilities is a priority.Healthy debate is necessary for effective policy-making.The Arctic route poses significant geopolitical challenges.Chapters00:00: Introduction to Maritime Trade and National Security02:46: The Impact of the New Administration on Maritime Policies08:11: The Role of Stakeholders in Shipbuilding13:58: Challenges in Maritime Infrastructure and Supply Chains20:25: Innovative Approaches to Shipbuilding and Economic Zones25:26: The Future of Maritime Commerce and Procurement Reform27:16: Decoupling Funding from National Security29:18: Investing in Domestic Capabilities31:51: Reimagining Maritime Logistics35:05: Reviving Disused Shipyards38:30: Strategic Maritime Infrastructure43:44: Choke Points and Global Trade50:27: Closing Thoughts

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, and Jacob Geller are joined by former cohort Suriel Vazquez to talk about the new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Wanderstop, and the game Suriel just shipped as the narrative lead: Merchants of Rosewall! Then we're joined by Kelsey Lewin and Charles Harte to talk about some of the high-level enjoyment and frustrations in Monster Hunter Wilds. We also talk about the fusion of Balatro and Mahjong that (believe it or not) JeffM is loving AND Dunkey and BigMode's follow-up to Animal Well called Star of Providence. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/4rcMrvLXPNY Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: GREENMACHINE To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:39 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach 00:20:49 - Wanderstop 00:42:28 - Merchants of Rosewall 00:54:04 - Monster Hunter Wilds 01:25:30 - Star of Providence 01:37:04 - Aotenjo: Infinite Hands 01:45:11 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:47:21 - Community questions 02:16:40 - Get A Load Of This JeffM's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ykCc588Zw Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunter/comments/1j0wwo5/thought_i_got_launched_into_[…]m=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiaO1iX_LLE Kyle's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/kylehilliard.bsky.social/post/3lk2e77nphs2t Community GALOT - https://localthunk.com/blog/balatro-timeline-3aarh Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Natasha Degen, the chair of Art Market Studies at Fashion Institute of Technology and the author of Merchants of Style: Art and Fashion after Andy Warhol, is back on the podcast to discuss the ever more insidious relationship between fashion and art. We discuss her concept of Art Pop, which are commercial ventures that are given an air of an art project, what the second rounds of collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama signify, and why fashion is increasingly getting into film, TV, and books and literature.Support the show

Thunder entered today's episode on a 7 game win streak, with Shai making a big statement for the MVP yesterday against the Denver Nuggets. The rematch did not go OKC's way, but these 3 fools had no idea at the time.Thunder Moneyball Podcast was featured at #3 on Feedspot's 15 Best Oklahoma City Thunder Podcasts. Check out the full list here.We're very grateful to all our listeners and to Feedspot for this recognition.

Today on our show:Target 2024 earnings shows company falling behindWhen will merchants stop treating data as a project?Commercetools layoffs throws into question IPO plansHas Shopify Enterprise turned a corner?- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

Show Notes Episode 313: I Would Smoke 500 Miles, And I Would Smoke 500 More (Redux This week Host Dave Bledsoe wakes up coughing from what he is sure is just cat dander and allergies, and proceeds to light the first smoke of the day!  (We're sure everything is fine!) On the show this week, we open up that one drawer in the kitchen with all the menus and a phone book from 2001 to see how many Marlboro Miles we can find in there!  (25 miles, only 400 packs of Marlboro Reds to go to get that awesome windbreaker!) Along the way we learn of Dave's formative years using an addictive chemical to give him the illusion of being cool.  (Cigarettes, not alcohol.That came slightly later.) From there we dive into the history of cigarette advertising in the 80's and 90's after Nixon kicked them off the television.  (Someone must have failed to contribute to Dick's campaign!) We learn how the Brands needed something new and exciting to capture that youth market, and cowboys were NOT cool in 1992!  (Except for you Garth Brooks!)  We go on to talk about Marlboro Miles, the Marlboro Old Country Store and how you could spend $500 bucks on a ten dollar igloo cooler!  Then we spend some time with the Camel that Kills, Joe Camel.  (Joe didn't kill kids, but he DID help kill big tobacco!) Finally, we explain that advertising isn't what made kids smoke, it was the stress of life lived with Baby Boomers.  Our Sponsor this week is Cancer Cash, the smoking loyalty program that earns money for your future cancer treatment!  We open the show with the Merchants of Death and close with Brian Schmidty explaining the distance he and his friends will travel to pass out on your doorstep! Show Theme: Hypnostate Prelude to Common Sense The Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatthehellpodcast.bsky.social The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxP5ywpZ-O7qu_MFkLXQUQ The Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehellwereyouthinkingpod/ Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kHmmrjptrq Our Website: www.whatthehellpodcast.com Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music:https://youtu.be/VBkVhBBQ2ME Buy Our Stuff: https://www.seltzerkings.com/shop Citations Needed: Cigarette brand loyalty in Australia: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/23/suppl_1/i73.info THE MEDIA BUSINESS: Advertising; The Marlboro Man Is Missing in Action in New Campaign https://www.nytimes.com/1992/10/23/business/media-business-advertising-marlboro-man-missing-action-new-campaign.html THE MOST SINISTER CIGARETTE PROMOTION OF ALL TIME https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/the-most-sinister-cigarette-promotion-of-all-time Joe Camel (1974-1997) https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/bcoppola/2017/09/17/joe-camel-1974-1997/ Joe Camel, a Giant in Tobacco Marketing, Is Dead at 23 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/07/11/business/joe-camel-a-giant-in-tobacco-marketing-is-dead-at-23.html Joe Camel Video ABC  https://abcnews.go.com/Archives/video/july-10-1997-end-joe-camel-ads-10616510 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Jacob Geller, Haley MacLean, Janet Garcia, and Jeff Marchiafava share their full thoughts on Hazelight's co-op follow-up to It Takes Two called Split Fiction, which has two authors platforming through the sci-fi and fantasy world from their books. Then we finally weigh in on the early hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, gush about Two Point Museum, and share some optimism for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage's second half. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/mP9RMvZJ4o4 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: GREENMACHINE To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:53 - Merchants of Rosewall 00:02:39 - Follow @MinnMaxShow on Instagram, get a Steam code 00:06:26 - Split Fiction 00:40:54 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 01:05:11 - Two Point Museum 01:19:01 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 01:26:23 - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage 01:45:25 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A 01:55:26 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:57:59 - Community questions 02:25:11 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7wtgTSWXnY Haley's GALOT - https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/tim-hortons-brings-back-the-cups-for-roll-up-to-win-contest/ Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/D2urSgcuyyo?si=tlpLvyVtP190L3YD JeffMs GALOT - https://www.instagram.com/p/DGn9-qkAR3F/ Community GALOT - https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/753650/view/542222803385975713?l=english Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - MinnMax Stream Archives - YouTube Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow minnmax minnmaxshow gameinformer This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We have a real treat for you all today. Malik Duchard, Chief Content Officer at Pinterest, is talking all about how Pinterest views creators and their partnership with the Pinterest platform.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:

In the latest edition of Omni Talk's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If They're Buying Or Selling: Walmart's New Ai Tool For Merchants, Aka Wally? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/mJ9TENRdNnE

PREVIEW: UNILEVER: Charles Spicer, author of "Coffee with Hitler," explains the efforts by prominent merchants in Britain and Germany to work together to bring Hitler and his NSDAP in from the cold of condemnation. More later. 1936 Germany

Protect Your Retirement W/ a Gold or Silver IRA: https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ CALL( 877) 646-5347 - Noble Gold is Who I Trust Mark Bishofsky is a respiratory specialist with nearly two decades experience, and Mark witnessed the covid plandemic lockdown and hospital death protocols first hand. Unlike the cowardly white coat killers, Mark spoke up, filed lawsuits and sacrificed his career to try to awaken humanity and stop the madness. This is his story.   Mark on Substack: The Truth Expedition https://substack.com/@thetruthexpedition https://rumble.com/embed/v6fo05v/?pub=2peuz