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With Mapbox GL JS and the Mapbox Geocoding API, dm-drogerie markt creates a user-friendly store locator that increases customer satisfaction.

Key benefits of building with Mapbox

  • Mapbox Geocoding makes it easier for customers to find nearby stores.
  • Mapbox GL JS ensures a smooth map display. 
  • The flexibility of the Mapbox platform enables easy integration into existing applications.

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About dm-drogerie markt

With over 4,000 stores in 14 countries, dm-drogerie markt is one of the largest and most popular drugstore companies in Europe. From Berlin to Venice – people love to shop in a dm store!

dm-drogerie markt makes it easy for its customers to stock up on everyday necessities. To make it easier for customers to find a store near them, dm offers a dm store finder on all 14 country websites and in the dm app.

“With tens of thousands of users every day, the Storefinder perfectly connects dm's online and in-store business.”

Philipp Mürder, technical Head of Product, dmTECH

The best map on the market

When the dmTECH team evaluated location platforms, they selected Mapbox as the most suitable provider on the market for the needs of dm-drogerie markt. The smooth compatibility of Mapbox maps and search makes it easy for dm customers to find store locations both via geographical search or by navigating the maps. Thanks to the global coverage of both Mapbox maps and geocoding, dm-drogerie markt locator applications can smoothly support an international customer base.

Additionally, the flexibility of the Mapbox GL JS library means that the dmTECH team can integrate maps and geospatial features smoothly throughout the dm application ecosystem.

“With Mapbox GL JS, we were able to develop a store finder that could be perfectly integrated into our store landscape written with React. The various APIs also make it possible to develop customized, modular solutions for different use cases. For example, a pure geo-search on reservation.dm.de for booking a service in the dm stores.”

Philipp Mürder, technical Head of Product, dmTECH

Integrating the in-store and e-commerce experience

Customers of dm-drogerie markt can use the store finder portal to check the availability of their favorite items in dm stores or select a pick-up store for their online order. dm achieves this through a combination of their fast-loading store finder map and an integrated and personalized click-and-collect e-commerce experience.

By combining the store finder with a dynamic product finder, customers receive up-to-date information to order in advance for pick-up at the store and be sure that their favorite brands will be ready for them when they arrive.

“Thanks to Mapbox Studio, the dm map can be individually adapted to the look and feel of dm, both in terms of design and functionality, and therefore fits seamlessly into the store and the app.”

Philipp Mürder, technical Head of Product, dmTECH

Reliable quality and happy customers

Every day, people across Europe locate and navigate to dm stores with the help of Mapbox services. But the dmTECH team has no need to shop around, confident in the performance and reliability of the Mapbox services that underpin their store locator applications.

“Our customers have been using the map material and search results from Mapbox for many years. We at dm are satisfied with the services that Mapbox offers.”

Philipp Mürder, technical Head of Product, dmTECH

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