Boarda Studio / Solutions / Shopping Malls

    Your shoppers cannot find stores, so they leave.

    Boarda embeds AI-powered search into your mall app or website so shoppers find stores, restaurants, and services instantly — no more confusing directories.

    Trusted by shopping centers and retail destinations across Europe.

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    Why shoppers leave without buying

    Shoppers ask security guards where stores are

    Visitors lean on mall staff for directions because kiosk directories only sort by floor. Staff time is wasted and shoppers still get lost.

    Static directories do not answer real questions

    Someone wants 'running shoes near the parking entrance' but your directory only lists brand names alphabetically. They give up and leave.

    You cannot see what shoppers are looking for

    Without search data you do not know which store categories are in demand, which services shoppers cannot find, or which zones need signage.

    Live before your next campaign

    Step 01

    Upload your mall content

    Add stores, restaurants, services, and event spaces to the Boarda dashboard. AI enrichment fills categories, descriptions, and floor details automatically.

    Step 02

    Embed search in your mall app or site

    One embed snippet adds branded search to your mobile app, website, or lobby kiosk. Shoppers type natural questions and get instant answers.

    Step 03

    Track shopper intent in real time

    See which store types are trending, which brands shoppers search but cannot find, and which floors need better signage — live.

    Everything your mall needs

    Natural language mall search

    Shoppers type 'kids clothing near the food court' or 'ATM on level 2' and get exact store locations instantly.

    Multilingual by default

    English, German, Arabic and mixed queries work out of the box. Serve tourists and locals equally.

    Store catalog with offers

    Results surface live promotions, opening hours, and store descriptions so shoppers know exactly what to expect.

    Floor and zone awareness

    Search results include floor, zone, and nearest entrance or elevator so shoppers navigate directly without confusion.

    Category intelligence

    Boarda understands that 'sneakers' and 'running shoes' map to the same stores. Synonyms and related terms work automatically.

    Pre-launch query simulator

    Run 500 realistic shopper queries before a new tenant opens. Catch missing categories, wrong floor numbers, and outdated info early.

    Know what shoppers want, live

    The real-time analytics dashboard shows every shopper search as it happens. See which store types trend, which brands visitors cannot find, and which floors need better signage. By the end of the first week, you have a data-driven action list.

    • Most searched store categories and brands
    • Zero-result detection — see unmet demand live
    • Search volume by floor, zone, and time of day
    • Language and device breakdown of your shoppers

    What operators say

    Within two weeks of embedding Boarda on our mall app, we discovered 'pharmacy' was the third most searched term and the one we had was hidden on a basement level. We relocated the signage and search-driven foot traffic doubled for that store.

    Hanna Reuter

    Leasing Manager, Zentral Galerie Berlin

    Tenants now ask us for their search analytics. They want to know how often shoppers look for their brand. That data has become a negotiation tool in lease renewals.

    James Whitley

    Head of Operations, Meridian Retail Group

    Frequently asked questions

    How quickly can we go live?

    Most malls upload their tenant directory and go live in under two hours. The embed works on apps, websites, and lobby kiosks.

    Does it update when tenants change?

    Yes. Add or remove tenants, update opening hours and promotions at any time. Changes appear in search results immediately.

    Can we segment analytics by tenant category?

    Yes. Filter dashboards by retail, food, services, or custom categories to see exactly what shoppers search in each segment.

    Is shopper data collected?

    Queries are aggregated anonymously. No personal data is collected or shared. Boarda is designed with GDPR compliance in mind.

    Does it work for outlet centers and mixed-use properties?

    Yes. Any property with searchable tenants and services works with Boarda — malls, outlets, retail parks, and mixed-use buildings.

    Your shoppers are searching. Make sure they find something.

    Upload your tenant directory, embed the widget, and let shoppers find every store without asking for directions.

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