article thumbnail

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

PYMNTS

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.

Maryland 151
article thumbnail

Mama’s Biscuits Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Maryland

PYMNTS

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.

Maryland 101
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Online Grocery Ordering Coming To SNAP Recipients

PYMNTS

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.

Online 126
article thumbnail

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

PYMNTS

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.

DC 109
article thumbnail

Retail Pulse: The Price Must Be Right

PYMNTS

It’s been a week of experimentation in retail, with many big names opening new types of stores to — as the saying goes — see what sticks. It seems more likely that these brands will uncover their key rather than some universal master retail key that can solve the brick-and-mortar challenge across the board.

Retail 100
article thumbnail

FinTech Affirm Raises $500M In Latest Funding Round

PYMNTS

The funding initiative was led by returning investor GIC, a wealth fund established by the Singapore government, and Durable Capital Partners, a Maryland investment company, the release stated. Shopify offers a subscription software service that provides an eCommerce platform for online stores and retail POS systems.

article thumbnail

Mastercard, Instacart To Provide Grocery Delivery Benefits To Cardholders

PYMNTS

Instacart, a San Francisco-based startup, partners with more than 400 retailer chains to offer delivery and pickup of groceries from more than 30,000 stores across 5,500 cities in the U.S. Last month, Instacart announced its first deal with a convenience store chain, adding 7-Eleven to its online ordering platform. Florida; and Texas.