What’s New in SC Store Locator: Store Visuals, Stock Visibility & Direct Customer Inquiries

60% of shoppers research products online before visiting a retail outlet, yet many store owners struggle to connect their online inventory with in-store availability shown on store locator maps. This gap frustrates customers who can't find products they’re ready to buy, leading to lost sales and "Do you have this in stock?" calls.

Any successful Shopify store with a dedicated store locator page considers enhancing it more than just displaying a map, by ensuring product availability, improving brand consistency, and driving in-store traffic and sales, to eliminate friction between online browsing and offline purchasing. Our latest updates on the SC Store Locator App empower merchants by showing customers exactly what's available, where it's located, and how to get it, all in one place.

Luckily, you don’t need to be great at coding as the SC Store Locator App on Shopify provides Google Maps integration with interactive store mapping functionality, creating SEO-friendly, location-specific pages that boost local search results. Here's how these crucial features turn your store locator into a business growth engine.

1. Interactive Store Locator Map with "Where To Buy" Inventory Tracking

Display real-time product availability across all your store locations directly on your Shopify product pages. Instead of customers guessing whether their desired items are in stock at specific stores, they can see exact inventory levels before visiting.

This powerful feature transforms how customers shop by eliminating wasted trips and frustrations. When customers can confirm product availability at specific stores before traveling, their visits become purposeful and purchase-focused. This direct path from online research to confident in-store purchases drives measurable increases in foot traffic and conversion rates.

• Bulk Inventory Management: Assign products to specific locations or across your entire store network to easily manage seasonal inventory rollouts with just a few clicks.

• Real-Time Inventory Sync: Automatically update stock levels across all locations when products are sold or restocked, ensuring customers always see accurate availability.
  
  

2. Google Maps Store Locator with Storefront Image

Add a professional storefront image to each location in your store locator, transforming basic store listings into visually appealing brand touchpoints that showcase your actual business environments.

Store images create instant credibility and brand consistency across all customer touchpoints. When customers see professional photos of your actual storefronts, they immediately understand you're an established business with real locations, not just another online retailer. This visual consistency strengthens brand recognition and makes your locations feel inviting and accessible, encouraging more store visits.

3. Store Location Map with Customer Inquiry Form

This feature adds customizable inquiry forms to each store location, allowing customers to submit questions directly to specific stores while collecting valuable analytics for your business. Customers can ask common questions like "Do you have size 12 in stock?", "What are your pickup hours?", or "Can I return online purchases to this location?" through the store locator page.

Most store locators are simple directories that end the customer journey at an “address”. The inquiry form transforms your store locator into an active customer engagement platform, capturing interested shoppers who need specific information to complete their purchase. 

Every inquiry represents a qualified lead—customers engaged enough to reach out are ready-to-buy prospects, not cold traffic. In future releases, you can expect the direct customer inquiries form to be more powerful in capturing data on search terms, preferences, and regional demand, providing you with insights for shaping marketing strategies, inventory management, and store placement decisions.

Ready to Connect Your Shopify Online and Offline Experiences?

These features solve the fundamental challenge of modern Shopify retail: customers want smooth omnichannel experiences,but most store locators are just static maps that end the customer journey instead of driving it forward.

SC Store Locator now provides everything you need to create that experience, from initial product research through final purchase and customer support. As a Shopify store owner, you can now boost your sales both online and offline with professional store locator functionality that fits right into your existing Shopify store.

Getting Started:

• Book a Free Call with Product Manager

• Enjoy one-click install and 10-minute setup (no coding)

• View demo store

Convert your store locator from a simple directory page into a powerful sales tool that captures more leads, drives more traffic, and builds stronger customer relationships at every touchpoint.

Install SC Store Locator Map now and bridge the gap between digital discovery and in-store shopping, all within your Shopify store.