Changing of the Banking Guard on Montague
Although it’s been over a year since Canadian-based TD Bank bought Commerce Bancorp, it wasn’t until last weekend that the signage at its retail locations in Brooklyn and elsewhere got a makeover. As McBrooklyn notes, the former Commerce storefront on Montague got a shiny new TD Bank sign on Saturday. Perhaps more importantly, the clock…
Although it’s been over a year since Canadian-based TD Bank bought Commerce Bancorp, it wasn’t until last weekend that the signage at its retail locations in Brooklyn and elsewhere got a makeover. As McBrooklyn notes, the former Commerce storefront on Montague got a shiny new TD Bank sign on Saturday. Perhaps more importantly, the clock was returned to standard time!
this deal has been pretty well known since announced, so if you are surprised, you weren’t paying attention. i also have to argue that TD is a much more well known brand than commerce (e.g. TD ameritrade). i personally prefer the green to the horrible red C (which the old ceo paid his wife to design). i talked to one of the tellers and TD pays better and has better benefits too. i would never have banked at the old commerce (CEO was a scumbag and got in legal trouble so had to sell), but would definitely consider it now.
Thanks karo25. I’m wondering if it only accepts Canadian change now, including the Loonie and the Twoonie!
no, the machine is still there
Rob, I’m with you. Save Penny Arcade!
i do love their change machine 🙂 they didn’t take that out did they?!
-rob
This is my bank and I was as shocked as you. At least tell us what’s going on, don’t just change the name and expect people not to worry.
Besides, that green…awfullll
Thinking to take my money out of there
the one on my corner on 5th and 1st in PS changed to that too, literally out of no where. that bank is beyond creepy by the way. there are always people walking around in there like zombies well after 10pm
-rob
Oh Bankers how dumb are thee…..
Spend hundreds of millions successfully building a brand, then spend billions more buying up that brand, then smartly decide to retain the brand due to it being wildly recognized and successful. Then (due to a small trademark dispute), decide to drop the name and replace it with a virtually unknown name, with no advertising or public roll out or explanation – just at the time that bank failure (and therefore brand confidence is paramount) is a real concern to bank customers….Brilliant