If you run a business with a physical store, you want customers to find you, right?
Getting customers to visit your website and then visit your store in person can be a challenge. That is, until you started using a site locator on your website, one of the best Shopify apps on the market. With the right design, a site locator can help increase foot traffic to your store. What’s more, an effective store finder page can enhance your business's ability to attract (and keep) customers. But where do you start when it comes to designing your locator?
To help, we’ve put together this list of store locator examples to take design inspiration from, including a mixture of recognizable big brands and smaller companies.
Store Locator Examples
Site locators are extremely important for retailers. And with the consumer shopping trends shifting to mobile plus the reliance on digital maps for directions, their importance is only increasing.
To get the most value out of these store finders, try and imagine yourself as a potential customer. Think about the information you'd like to see and note how easy it is to use. This will help you when it comes to designing your own locator.
Without further ado, here are some store locator examples:
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1. Beardbrand
Beardbrand is the hub for all things beards and hair products for men. Check out the Beardbrand store locator to find products that are stocked (internationally) at authorized retailers near you.
2. ezpz
ezpz sells a range of handy silicone bowls and plates suction that to the table to capture your child's mess. Check out the ezpz store locator to search for stores that carry ezpz products based on your location.
3. Rains
Rains is a Danish outerwear and waterproof clothing brand. Check out the Rains store locator.
4. Gera Dovana
Gera Dovana is the largest entertainment distributor in Lithuania from original gifts to flights, massages, and entertainment. Check out the Gera Dovana store locator
5. Firenza Pizza
Firenza Pizza was created by two pizza aficionados who longed to bring high-quality (but affordable) pizzas tothe masses quickly. Check out the Firenza store locator for custom-built pizzas near you.
6. Grenco Science
Grenco Science created the G Pen - the most advanced vape pen & portable vaporizer in the world. Check out the Grenco Science store locator to find them.
7. Fulton & Roark
Fulton & Roark is an award-winning men’s fragrance and grooming product. Check out the Fulton & Roark store locator.
8. Golden Krust
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant is a fast-casual restaurant operator and manufacturer of Caribbean food. Check out the Golden Krust store locator to find authentic Jamaican dishes near you.
9. Untuck It
Untick It provides casual men's shirts designed to be worn untucked. Check out the Untuck It store locator.
10. Otis Technology
Otis Technology makes the industry's most advanced gun cleaning systems. Check out the Otis Technology store locator.
11. Bulletproof
Bulletproof sells a range of science-based nutrition and wellness products to help people perform better, think faster, and live better. Check out the Bulletproof store locator to find products near you.
12. SureSwift Capital
SureSwift Capital invests in (and holds on to) emerging media and SaaS properties. Check out the Sureswift Capital store/people locator to see how their team of 80 remote individuals is distributed.
13. Diplomatico
Diplomatico is a carefully crafted sipping rum from Venezuela. Check out the Diplomatico store locator to see where you can pick up a bottle.
14. Gloria Ferrer
Gloria Ferrer is the first sparkling wine house established in Carneros. Check out the Gloria Ferrer store locator.
15. Ole Smoky
Ole Smoky is the leading distiller of premium moonshine in the U.S. Check out the Ole Smoky store locator.
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16. Cup4Cup
Cup4Cup makes gluten-free flours so you can replace traditional flour in your favorite recipes. Check out the Cup4Cup store locator to find stockists.
17. Vionic Shoes
Vionic sells supportive and comfortable shoes, sandals, and orthotics. Check out the Vionic Shoes store locator to see a list of UK retailers that sell VIONIC products.
18. Clean Cause
Clean Cause is a sparkling organic drink and low sugar alternative to energy drinks. Check out the Clean Cause store locator to find stockists near you.
19. Eco Eyewear
Eco Eyewear sells frames made from recycled and biobased material. Check out the Eco Eyewear store locator.
20. VSM
VSM sells products to help you stay healthy. Check out the VSM store locator to find your local store.
21. MVMT Watches
Designed in LA, MVMT sells stylish (but affordable) watches. Check out the MVMT Watches store locator.
22. Koko Noko
Koko Noko sells baby and children's clothing. Check out the Koko Noko store locator to find a store near you.
23. Bonnie Plants
Bonnie Plants is a leading provider of plants for your vegetable garden or herb garden. Check out the Bonnie Plants store locator.
24. Root Farm
Root Farm Hydroponics helps you to grow fresh veggies, fruit, and flowers all year round. Check out the Root Farm store locator to get started with hydroponic growing.
25. Black Magic
Black Magic provides high-performance hydroponic gardening solutions. Check out the Black Magic store locator.
26. Escentric Molecules
Escentric Molecules celebrates perfumery as the art of chemistry. Check out the Escentric Molecules store locator to find your nearest authorized stockist.
27. UPS
UPS is a parcel delivery service. Check out the UPS store locator to find drop-off points near you.
28. Walmart
Walmart sells pretty much everything. Check out the Walmart store locator to find your nearest store.
29. Staples
Staples sell a massive range of office supplies. Check out the Staples store locator to find your nearest store (plus specific store hours & in-store promotions)
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30. Best Buy
Check out the Best Buy store locator to find stores in your area, as well as each Best Buy store's opening hours, directions, news, events and more
31. Apple
Whether you want a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, check out the Apple store locator to find your nearest retail store.
32. Aldi
Check out the Aldi store locator to find stores in your area, as well as opening hours, directions, and store features.
33. Home Depot
Check out the Home Depot store locator to find a nearby Home Depot store location for all your home improvement needs.
34. Walgreens
Check out the Walgreens store locator to find your nearest pharmacy.
35. Starbucks
Check out the Starbucks store locator to find your nearest coffee shop for your caffeine fix.
36. Lego
Everyone loves Lego right? Check out the Lego store locator to find your nearest shop to get building bricks and find the perfect gift for your kid (or yourself).
37. Costco
Check out the Costco store locator to find stores in your area, as well as opening hours, directions, and warehouse services.
38. Barnes And Noble
Check out the Barnes And Noble store locator to find stores in your area, as well as opening hours, directions, shop events, and social channels.
39. 7 Eleven
Check out the 7-Eleven store locator to find stores in your area, as well as opening hours, directions, and reviews.
40. Macy's
Check out the Macy's store locator to find stores in your area, as well as store hours, address, directions, events, and store services.
41. Gap
Check out the Gap store locator to find stores in your area, as well as store opening hours, addresses, and directions.
42. Nike
Check out the Nike store locator to find stores in your area, as well as opening hours, address, directions, and additional services offered by the store.
43. H&M
Check out the H&M store locator to find stores in your area, as well as store opening hours, address, and directions.
44. Vans
Check out the Vans store locator to find stores in your area, as well as store address and directions.
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Store Locator Design Tips
If you’re designing or making a store finder for yourself or your business, there are some store locator best practices you will want to follow:
- Use geolocation - When searching for local stores, people often search using their phones. Speed up the process for mobile users by making sure they don’t have to manually enter their location.
- Include store information - Make sure to include opening times for each store, contact information, services available, and any other relevant details.
- Make the map interactive - People want to be able to expand and navigate maps on store locators to get a better idea of where your store is.
Frequently Asked Questions about Store Locators
Why use a store locator?
A store locator is an online tool used to help customers find local businesses that sell a particular product or service. For example, if you are looking for a local store that sells wool sweaters, you could use a store locator to find a nearby business that carries wool sweaters. By using a store locator, customers can quickly and easily find local businesses that sell the products or services they are looking for.
What is the best store locator app to use for Shopify?
Storemapper. Storemapper is easy to install because it doesn't require any coding. With only a few clicks, you can get your store locator up and running. You can also fully customize it to match your brand's colors so your store locator blends seamlessly into the background.
How do I create a store locator?
It's super easy and only takes a few minutes. All you have to do is follow these instructions on how to install it on your website.
Wrapping up
Hopefully, these store locator examples have given you some inspiration for your own business. You don’t just need a store locator so customers know where your nearby businesses are. With a store locator, you will also learn about the foot traffic near your business, and the most popular locations for your customers. You can take advantage of these features to build a better store and ultimately increase revenue.
The key to an effective store locator page is to know what information your customers may be looking for, and then give it to them.
To create your own store locator page, look at our demo or learn more about Storemapper’s store locator features.
