Articles about bank and credit union branch design, architecture, interior design, branch merchandising, ATMs, video tellers, interactive teller machines, branch technologies, and retail branch experience strategies in banking.
Why Citi Won’t Dump Its Skinny Branch Network and Go All Digital
Consumers still want to talk to live bankers when it comes to advice and education, says Citi branch network chief.
7 Mistakes Financial Institutions Make With Digital Signage
Digital signs should improve in-branch marketing, communications and customer experience. But do they? Here's how to avoid common pitfalls.
Three Essentials to Creating a High-Performing Branch Network
Branch network optimization is complex, but done correctly by harnessing data and customer experience research, it is highly rewarding.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Why Branches Still Matter
Out of sight truly means out of mind for banks and credit unions, even as digital channels grow. Big bold labels still matter.
Avoiding Branch Rebranding Headaches in Mergers and Acquisitions
Three factors are key: realistic cost assumptions, an outside-inside strategy, and staff understanding of the new look, name and focus.
The Evolution of the Branch Strategy at Citi
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, many banks and credit unions rethought their branch strategy. Bank branch as a delivery model is key to growth in banking, says Citi's Mindy Mercaldo.
Are Consumers Ready for a World Without Bank Branches?
In fact, a bigger question is whether the banking business itself is actually ready for an industry that's branchless and completely remote.
Chatbots and Cafés: How Capital One Balances Digital, Physical Banking
The big retail bank's experience proves a digital + physical strategy not only works, but could be the key to capturing Gen Z.
Mitigating The Risks of Branch Closures’ Impact on Attrition
The best way to slow inevitable attrition is to provide viable alternative channels like ATMs, ITMs, online and mobile long before cutting.
Notably Quotable: The Future of Brick-and-Mortar Branches
Are clicks killing bricks? Should you keep or slash branches? The debate rages on. Here's what experts have to say.
How to Avoid a Customer Exodus When Closing Branches
Many banks and credit unions lack a retention playbook. It's critical to set one up well ahead of closures, with messaging driven by data.
Rethinking the Future of Distribution
What is the role in the modern banking distribution strategy? Mark Aldred, head of international sales at Auriga talks how banks can embed banking deeper into people's lives.
Digital Banking’s COVID Boom Drives Branch Transformation
Digital channels won the race for convenience. But branches are being reborn amid a new sense of community.
Brace Yourself for an Angry Online Mob When Closing Branches
When banks and credit unions close branches, consumers will vent their wrath online. Be prepared for a big backlash, or risk losing business.
Research Predicts All U.S. Bank Branches Could Be Shuttered by 2034
The forecast is based on state-by-state trends since 2012. Consumer data supports the trend, but also highlights online bank weak spots.
Will Supermarket Branches Hobble Your Quest For Market Share?
Branch planners must take into account the potential of each element of an effort to dominate share in their institutions' key markets.
So You’re Ready to Deploy Universal Bankers… Now What?
Deploying a universal banking model poses a range of HR-related challenges — from recruiting and training to incentive programs.
Is A ‘Hub & Spoke’ Retail Branch Network The Right Strategy?
Branching advocates favor this blueprint as an affordable way to aggressively move a banking brand into a new market. Can it really work?
Why Bankers Won’t Ditch Branches, Despite Digital’s Explosive Growth
New data, earnings presentations and interviews with bank and credit union leaders and other experts pinpoint key in-person banking trends.
Full-Service Remote ATMs Can Eliminate Branches and Costs
COVID showed consumers that banking services can be obtained without a branch. This could usher in advanced ATMs as branch replacements.
Banks Closing Customer Accounts for Violating Mask Mandates
Two big banks warn customers they will shut accounts to protect staff and other customers as coronavirus tensions mount during new lockdowns.
Will Walmart Become Another ‘Friendly Neighborhood Banker’?
Banking has been in the mega-retailer's sights for decades, but branches of its new fintech partnership in stores may not be in the cards.
