The following summary and its attached report are the tenth 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 previous reports can be found in the following links: first report, second, third, fourth, fifth,...
Managing A/R and A/P During COVID-19
COVID-19 is having a tremendous negative impact on most businesses regardless of size and location. Many small-to-medium businesses are especially struggling to manage A/R and A/P as their customers struggle to maintain cash liquidities while revenues shrink and vendors demand stricter payment arrangements. In many cases, employers are now focusing...
June 11 COVID Update: Case Acceleration Continues Across the South
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,...
Information Technology and Communication During COVID-19
With the ongoing pandemic, workers across the country have had their typical work locations shifted and displaced, often to haphazard home office setups, with some organizations scrambling to enable their workforce to work from home. Resulting from this of course is the obvious chaos, shuffling of duties and tasks, and...
COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Momentum
This article originally appeared in the online edition of CStore Decisions, written by contributor Erin Del Conte. CStore Decisions’ online content can be found here. As the COVID-19 pandemic rolled across the U.S., convenience stores with frictionless checkout or order-ahead options found themselves ahead of the curve in adapting to...
June 4 COVID Update: New Case Acceleration Begins for Some States
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
