When going to a mall that you are unfamiliar with you may find it not only overwhelming, but confusing as well. Did you pass that store already or is it a new find? You may also find that your local mall has done some restructuring with old stores quickly disappearing and new stores popping up just as fast. There are a few easy ways that can help you to navigate your way around the mall to ensure that your shopping trip is a success.
Online Mall Directories
The first thing that you can do is look to the mall’s directory. Often you will find locations within the mall that have an in store map which will give you a full detailed listing of stores and their locations. This will help you to plan out your route, avoiding stores that you do not need to go to and ensuring that you are able to find the ones that you want to go to.
Interactive Directories
Many malls now have interactive touchscreen directories which you can also use to find the store you want or to find certain retail items. These directories are very helpful if you are in a rush to pick up a last minute gift, are picking up a few items on your lunch break or have cranky children in tow.
A newer and even easier to get directions while in the mall is to download either the malls app or to look online. You will easily be able to find where the store is, some even have GPS instructions that work in the mall that will show you the easiest path to take.
Planning out your route while in the mall will not only help you save time, it may also help you avoid shopping temptation but giving you a more direct route to the store you need to go to.