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Umpqua Bank Debuts Next-Generation Store Model
January 27th, 2011
Umpqua continues to evolve its branch design with a huge green interactive ribbon called the "Discover Wall."
Branches Archive
Citi Rolls Out Its Version of the Apple Store
January 25th, 2011
For its flagship branches of the future, Citi hired the architects behind Apple's innovative store design.
Retail Branch Strategy Deploys Flagship Brand ‘Finance Shops’
January 06th, 2011
To reach Gen-Y, this financial institution uses two innovative and highly stylish retail footprints — big stores and smaller outlets.
Financial Spa Features Jazz, Arts, Flowers & Concierge
December 06th, 2010
This credit union's upscale “iBranch” concept targets the mass affluent. A credit union for the rich? Why not.
Free Tour of All 11 ING DIRECT Cafés in North America
November 08th, 2010
Here's your best opportunity to see every ING DIRECT’s North American café at once — 75 photos in all.
Branch Showcase: M&T Green | BNZ’s Concept Store | TD’s Slipque
October 27th, 2010
A portfolio of 16 branch environments with over 65 photos, including M&T, BNZ, TD, Barclays and more.
Gen-Y Designs a Branch for Themselves
October 20th, 2010
DBS got 80 entries in its “I-Designed-A-Branch” Gen-Y crowdsourcing contest. See the winners.
6-Pack of Awesome & Gorgeous Bank HQs
October 11th, 2010
Cool, colorful, futuristic HQ facilities from ING, ANZ, Saxo, NAB Bendigo, RBS and more.
Mango Makes a Fresh Brand for the Unbanked
October 05th, 2010
Check out this scrappy Austin startup with a cool name and a snazzy retail store. It doesn't look anything like a check-cashing bunker.
The Coolest Bank HQ You’ve Ever Seen
September 28th, 2010
You’d have to be crazy to not want to work for this Australian investment bank. Macquarie’s new Sydney headquarters is unlike anything you’ve ever seen
Bank Robberies on Decline Despite Rotten Economy
September 23rd, 2010
During the roughest economy seen in decades, overall robberies are actually on the decline according to the FBI's official bank crime data.
Put the ‘Milk’ in the Back of Your Branches
August 31st, 2010
Examine 3 flawed floor plans and learn why tellers/transactions belong in the back of branches.
Free WiFi? Yes. Cappuccino Hangouts? No Way.
August 25th, 2010
Every now and then, someone in the financial industry suggests transforming branches into hangouts. Most recently, the author of a Bank Innovation article wondered why
Steal This Idea: The Ultimate Conversation Starter
August 02nd, 2010
Here is an excellent way to spark conversations in your branches that is both simple and effective.
US Bank Steals Page From Credit Union Playbook
July 30th, 2010
If you’ve never heard of Dell Credit Union, Ohio State University FCU or Kohl’s Credit Union, there’s a good reason. They don’t exist. It might
Meet PAT, FirstOntario’s Remote Video Teller
July 13th, 2010
Video banking has been around for a few years now in the U.S., but FirstOntario Credit Union says it is the first in Canada to
DBS Bank to Crowdsource Gen-Y Branch Concepts
June 15th, 2010
DBS Bank in Singapore is crowdsourcing concepts for a “youth branch” concept with its “I-Designed-A-Bank” contest. The contest seeks Gen-Y’s help designing branches that will
Reinventing ATB Financial’s Brand Through Branches
June 03rd, 2010
Alberta Treasury Branches, doing business as ATB Financial, is a financial institution and crown corporation owned by the Province of Alberta. ATB operates exclusively in
Beneficial Decorates Branches with Books
May 18th, 2010
This past weekend, Beneficial Bank christened two new education-themed branches in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The bank describes the branches as “campuses,” designed to be
Private Banking: A Lifestyle Branch Concept
April 21st, 2010
Only 10% of high net worth clients think private banks are relevant to them. The Identity Group thinks it has a design concept that could
