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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Group Seeks to Block Maryland Online Advertising Tax. Marylanders for Tax Fairness is preparing for a battle in January over the state’s attempt to make a digital advertising tax, the Baltimore Sun reported. Maryland legislators ratified the tax earlier in 2020, but Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy. percent to 10 percent.

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Mama’s Biscuits Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Maryland

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They are sold in major retailers such as Wegmans and Whole Foods Market in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, as well as online. Mama Biscuit’s Gourmet Biscuits (MBGB) produces flavored gourmet biscuits that “bridge the gap between” sweet cupcakes and savory tasting treats.

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Online Grocery Ordering Coming To SNAP Recipients

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Big news is in the offing for Walmart , Amazon and other chains that offer grocery ordering online – they have gotten a formal “green light” from the USDA to offer that service to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Reports indicate other retailers will join the program next month.

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Deliveroo Valued At $7 Billion-Plus Ahead Of Potential IPO

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Durable Capital Partners Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Henry Ellenbogen said in the announcement that he has been “impressed with the [Deliveroo] team’s ability to spot opportunities, innovate and adapt to changes in the market. The online food delivery market is nascent and underpenetrated.

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Morty Raises $3M To Bring Its Online Mortgage Platform To The Masses

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Morty, reported TechCrunch, is launching with 10 lenders in 10 markets in the U.S. The platform is licensed in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington, D.C. In the future, Morty plans to add more markets. Morty is a free platform for borrowers.

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Food Stamps Online: The $75B Grocery Game-Changer?

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There is also the surprising reality that goods that less affluent consumers favor also tend to stay in the market longer with fewer changes over time, meaning their prices more or less trend up with inflation. Said simply, premium goods favored by wealthier shoppers go on sale more often than staple goods bought by more down-market shoppers.

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Mastercard, Instacart To Provide Grocery Delivery Benefits To Cardholders

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In August, Walmart partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery across select markets in the U.S. Last month, Instacart announced its first deal with a convenience store chain, adding 7-Eleven to its online ordering platform. and Canada, according to the announcement. Florida; and Texas.