The Branch is Dead, Long Live the Internet!!
(or so youd have thought if we hadnt listened to the customer)
Rosemary Hadden, Abbey National andAnn Whalley, thepeoplepartnership
How research played a fundamental role in the development of Abbey Nationals Convenience Retailing strategy, including the inclusion of COSTA coffee in its retail outlets.
BACKGROUND
Abbey National embarked on the development of its Convenience Retailing strategy at the end of 1999. At that time, it could be argued it was a bravemove. Financial institutions were not highly regarded by the...