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Community banks, once the backbone of the U.S. financial sector, are facing an existential crisis. More than 3,800 institutions have disappeared since 2004 due to industry consolidation, digital disruption, and changing consumer expectations. With competition from national banks, credit unions, and online-only financial institutions intensifying, community banks must rethink their
Open Banking Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Reshaping What Branches Are For.
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Elevating The Banking Customer Experience: Notes from the 2024 ICX/BCX Summit
At the 2024 Networld Media Group Banking Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte, experts gathered to discuss how AI, sustainability, and evolving consumer behaviors are reshaping the customer journey across industries. From retail banking to tech-driven customer experiences, the summit highlighted the importance of aligning business strategies with customer needs in
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SLD Wins Shop Association Award for WSS Retail Transformation
Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) has been awarded Silver at this year’s Shop! Design Awards for our work with WSS (Warehouse Shoe Store). Often referred to
SLD Wins GDUSA Award for Cuisine Adventures Packaging Redesign
We are thrilled to announce that Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) has been honored with a Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) American Package Design Award for our
SLD Wins Best In Class for the Quaker Oatmeal Squares Revitalization at PAC Global Awards
We are incredibly proud to share that SLD was recognized at this year’s PAC Global Awards Ceremony with a Best in Class distinction for Brand