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Another Maryland threat to bank partner model lending

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A Maryland administrative action recently removed to the state’s federal district court illustrates how Maryland law continues to present challenges for the bank partner structure used by many lenders. The new Maryland matter demonstrates that participants in bank model programs continue to face state licensing threats.

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Darden Cyberattack Puts 567K Cards At Risk

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Darden Restaurants announced Wednesday (August 23) that the data on 567,000 payment card numbers may have been exposed. The company said payment card information — including card numbers — from visitors who went to the restaurants from Nov. 3, 2017, through Jan. 2 2018 may have been affected.

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WEX Extends Fuel Card Contract With Sheetz

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announced a 10-year extension of its fleet fuel card contract with convenience chain retailer Sheetz, Inc., WEX supports the Private Label, Universal and Tri-Brand fleet cards available at Sheetz, which can be used to purchase gasoline at store locations. On Wednesday (Oct. 18), payment solutions company WEX, Inc.,

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Retail Pulse: Framebridge Opens DC Store; Starbucks Hits 30,000-Location Milestone

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Online brands are stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar, opening their own physical locations to help consumers experience their concepts in real life with the help of digital technology. and Bethesda, Maryland, that will work to mirror the company’s online experience. The 20 largest brands notched a 1.2

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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: 150M Prime Members And Super Bowl Commercials Take The Field

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Amazon said it will look to expand the pilot beyond its first two states in 2020 — Alabama, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Oregon are all on the list for next expansions, according to a statement from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. The Allswell brand, however, seems safe. And speaking of Walmart … Walmart .

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When Restaurant Tech Sees Your Face And Identifies Your Taste

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UFood Grill of Owings Mills, Maryland, and a KFC in Beijing are also enabling the technology, which allows customers to simply look at the facial recognition kiosks and reorder previous meals. . We’re not the cheapest place in town, but people who have the loyalty card can find a way to get an even better value out of us,” Alexis said.

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Chick-fil-A And The Power Of Payments Innovation

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2 QSR in every state in the Southeast between Maryland and Alabama. While those limitations, according to a company representative, are non-negotiable and unlikely to change now or in the foreseeable future, the brand does not see itself as one stuck in the past or afraid of embracing change.