The following summary and its attached report are the eighth in ongoing series by the W. Capra Data Science team on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the industries we service over time. The first report can be found here, the second here, the third here, the fourth here, the fifth here, the sixth…
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Why Not to Delay Your AFD EMV Implementation
If you are old enough, you might remember when there were no cards. Merchants transacted through cash, and service stations were no different. In order to save money and avoid risk, many countries, especially those “in development” continue to transact via cash only. In many countries that have decided to pursue card acceptance, even adopting EMV…
COVID-19 Trends by State: May 28 Update
The following summary and its attached report are the seventh of an ongoing series by the W. Capra Data Science team on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the industries we service over time. The first report can be found here, the second here, the third here, the fourth here, the fifth here, and…
COVID-19 Trends by State: May 20 Update
The following summary and its attached report are the sixth of an ongoing series by the W. Capra Data Science team on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the industries we service over time. The first report can be found here, the second report can be found here, the third report can be found…
Protect Your Sites Before the Wolves Arrive
This is not an article about the Outdoor EMV liability shift for gas stations. It is not about how all the major card brands announced they are pushing back the compliance date until mid-April 2021. This is an article reminding you that no matter when the liability shift finally happens, if you have financial responsibility…
COVID-19 Trends by State: May 13 Update
The following summary and its attached report are the fifth of an ongoing series by the W. Capra Data Science team on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the industries we service over time. The first report can be found here, the second report can be found here, the third report can be found…
W. Capra Announces Newest Associate Director
CHICAGO–W. Capra Consulting Group, the leading retail technology, payments and strategic implementation consultancy is excited to announce the promotion of Susan Chan to Associate Director – Retail Petroleum Architecture and Assurance. “Sue has a unique ability to use her deep knowledge and natural leadership ability to help convenience and fuel retailers navigate the challenging technology…
COVID-19 Trends by State: May 6 Update
The following summary and its attached report are the fourth of an ongoing series by the W. Capra Data Science team on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the industries we service over time. The first report can be found here, the second report can be found here, and the third report can be…
Beware the ROI Focused Merchant in the Era of COVID-19
History tends look unfavorably upon those who take advantage of others when the world is at its most vulnerable. We’ve already seen this play out numerous times in the last couple months as the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world; a Tennessee man who tried to take advantage of market conditions by hoarding nearly 18,000…
COVID-19 Trends by State: April 30 Update
The following summary and its attached report are the third of an ongoing series by the W. Capra Data Science team on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the industries we service over time. The first report can be found here and the second report can be found here. Introduction The following summary and…
COVID-19 Trends by State: April 23 Update
The following summary and its attached report are the second of an ongoing series by the W. Capra Data Science team on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the industries we service over time. The first report can be found here. Using data current as of April 21, new trends and patterns are emerging…
COVID-19 Crisis and Data Privacy: The Latest Updates
As government bodies across the globe scramble to slow the spread of COVID-19, leaders are struggling to find a balance between individual privacy rights and public health concerns. In the face of social and economic pressure, governments in the EU and US have turned to sophisticated surveillance tools to help in the fight against the…