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Simmons Bank to shutter 26 branches by December, cutting 100 jobs
finance1 month ago

Simmons Bank to shutter 26 branches by December, cutting 100 jobs

Simmons First National Corp. announced the closure of 26 bank branches across its six-state footprint, including six locations in Arkansas, effective December 4, 2026. The move will impact approximately 100 employees, though the company expects to retain 70% of them in other roles. The restructuring is part of a broader strategy to align with changing customer preferences and improve operational efficiency, with estimated pre-tax expenses ranging from $20 million to $23 million.

Deutsche Bank's Postbank branch closures: A drastic cutback in sight
business3 years ago

Deutsche Bank's Postbank branch closures: A drastic cutback in sight

Deutsche Bank plans to close nearly half of its Postbank branches by mid-2026, reducing the number from 550 to around 300, in response to changing customer demand. The bank aims to transform Postbank into a "mobile-first" bank and will offer on-site advice in a new branch format at some locations. The closures are part of the bank's efforts to meet the rising demand for digital banking services and address customer service issues following the integration of its Postbank arm.

Rapid Closure of Bank Branches Inside Supermarkets Signals Industry Shift
finance3 years ago

Rapid Closure of Bank Branches Inside Supermarkets Signals Industry Shift

American banks are closing branches located within supermarket chains at a rate seven times faster than other locations, as the industry faces profit pressures and customers increasingly shift to digital channels. Regional banks, particularly those hit by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, have been under pressure and have closed the most in-store locations. The closure rate for in-store branches was 10.7% in the year ended June 30, compared to 1.4% for other branches. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of mobile and online banking, leading to a sharp increase in branch closures. Banks now view branches as places to attract customers with wealth management accounts, credit cards, and loans, favoring full-sized branches. Despite a slowdown in closures since the peak in 2021, branch closures remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels.