Amazon, the bastion of e-commerce, has opened stores, along with other tech giants such as Microsoft and Apple, in an effort to reach customers and create new experiences around their products and brands. Even as credit unions move towards a “mobile first” strategy, many of them continue to invest in their branch networks.
The bottom line is that the importance of providing easy access to one-on-one appointments with staff will only grow as members increase their use of mobile devices to manage their finances and organize their lives.
Key Takeaway: Although mobile looks to eclipse brick and mortar, branches remain very relevant, and one of the best ways to bridge the digital-branch divide is mobile/online appointment booking tools.