Retail
Enhanced customer experience and operational efficiency.
Azure’s collection of geospatial services empowers retailers with advanced mapping API’s that help retailers with location planning, marketing, delivery fulfillment, supply chain management and so much more enabling retailers to drive efficiency and profitability.
Azure Maps for Retail Operations
By integrating geospatial data into retail operations, businesses can navigate the challenges of today's complex retail environment with precision and agility, leading to improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs, and enhanced profitability.
Store Locator
Enable customers to easily find your stores, pickup points, or kiosks with an intuitive store locator service.
Proximity Search
Proximity search capabilities allow customers to discover nearby stores based on their current location.
Indoor Mapping
Provide detailed indoor retail maps of your spaces, helping customers navigate complex store layouts.
Targeted Promotions
Create virtual boundaries around your stores or specific areas to trigger targeted promotions or notifications.
Data-driven insights
Utilize location intelligence and analytics, such as retail heat mapping, to gain insights into customer behavior and market trends, informing strategic decisions and driving growth.
Increased sales
Improve customer experiences with better in-store navigation with interactive store maps, and customized services like targeted promotions lead to higher conversion rates and increased sales, both in-store and online.
Enhanced customer experiences
By providing easy-to-use location services and personalized engagement, you can elevate the shopping experience, increasing customer loyalty and repeat business.
Transform your retail operations with the power of Azure Maps.
Whether you’re optimizing store locations, enhancing customer engagement, or streamlining delivery processes, Azure Maps provides the tools you need to succeed in your competitive landscape.
Built for Retail
Data and Insights
Process and analyze data generated through your retail stores with Azure Data services, and obtain unique insights that unlock new opportunities.
Indoor Mapping
Discover the way customers navigate your spaces. Make navigation easier for both staff and your customers with indoor mapping services.
Location Services
Geocode thousands of addresses for retail service delivery to customer doorsteps, find crucial points of interest along your journey, and so much more.
Routes and Directions
The most efficient way to generate routes for individual agents and entire fleets. Use Azure Maps for retail deliveries and full-scale fleet optimization.
Frequently asked questions
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The Azure Maps platform is easy to pick up and integrate with existing operations. Sign up for a free Azure Maps subscription, create an instance, pick a pricing tier that works for you and you can start building right away. To learn more about using Azure Maps, speak to an expert today.
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Apps built on the Azure Maps infrastructure can create a significantly better experience, both for customers and businesses.
Customers can:
- Navigate your outlets with digital retail maps that highlight the items they are looking for.
- Enjoy a hassle-free checkout experience with personalized offers.
- Discover new products with interactive in-store maps.
Businesses will benefit from:
- A customizable mapping service that supports multiple styles and imagery types.
- Retail heat mapping that reveals how customers navigate stores.
- A single platform for fulfilling deliveries, updating floor plans, and indoor wayfinding.
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You do not need to adapt to new file types or systems to build with Azure Maps. Our indoor mapping service allows users to upload their existing CAD files to convert them into customizable maps.
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Backed by Microsoft’s world-standard infrastructure, Azure Maps prioritizes the security of your operational data. User data is encrypted during transfers and at rest, and Azure Maps ensures compliance with major privacy regulations. Businesses also have the power to decide their data residency options. Learn more about our approach to privacy and security here.
