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      Month: March 2016

      Don't be a Fool about Fraud

      Today’s post is about how petroleum and convenience retailers can prevent fraud and reduce chargebacks.  April Fool’s Day (April 1st) will mark six months since the EMV counterfeit fraud liability shift for in-store transactions, and so far, the joke is on the merchant community.  Merchants have seen a dramatic increase in chargebacks since October 1st…

      March 29, 2016 by wcapra No comment(s) PETRO+ fraud, Petro
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      Innovative Shopping Mall: A Selling & Buying Experience

      The following article is reposted from CStore Decisions and features commentary by Ed Collupy, executive consultant, W. Capra Consulting Group. The Journey to REC There was a long line when I ordered my coffee at the airport, but it moved pretty well. I placed my order, paid cash and proceeded to the pickup area. The baristas prepared…

      March 23, 2016 by wcapra No comment(s) RETAILSYSTEMS+ Digital, REC, Retail, Technology
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      Chargebacks: More than a Minor Headache Since the EMV Liability Shift

      Five months after the 10/1/15 EMV liability shift of counterfeit and lost/stolen fraud from issuing banks to merchants, there is a growing concern throughout the payments industry regarding the high number of chargebacks being issued to merchants. While many merchants budgeted for an incremental increase, many merchants are seeing actual chargebacks volumes increase at an…

      March 11, 2016 by wcapra 1 comment PAYMENTS+ Chargebacks, EMV, Payments
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      Do I Stay Branded?

      Do I Stay Branded? Since exiting Retail, Major Oil (or Big Oil) has faced a number of Brand Conversions within their existing footprint. NACSOnline states, “Large, integrated oil companies, especially since 2007, have exited the retail business to focus more on resource production and refining operations. ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and ConocoPhillips have either begun or…

      March 7, 2016 by wcapra 1 comment PETRO+ Brand, Branded, C-Store, Major Oil, Petro
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      Introducing Book+: Priority = Do the Right Thing

      In his latest post to CStoreDecisions, Ed Collupy reflects on and shares some reading he’s been doing recently as part of W. Capra’s Book Club, Book+: Over the years I’ve always had a book or two on my desk at work and near my comfy spot at home. Some I started and put aside, others…

      March 3, 2016 by wcapra No comment(s) PETRO+ book
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