Aquila Launches on Shopify with stockinstore: A Smooth Replatforming Story
Aquila, one of Australia’s most iconic men’s footwear brands, has officially replatformed to Shopify bringing its premium retail experience into a modern, scalable eCommerce environment.
Founded in 1958, Aquila has built a strong reputation for high-quality men’s shoes, combining craftsmanship with timeless design. With a strong retail presence, the next step was clear: evolve their digital experience to better connect online and in-store journeys.
Replatforming Without the Complexity
Replatforming is often seen as complex and resource-heavy. With stockinstore’s native Shopify apps, Aquila’s transition was smooth, fast, and efficient enabling them to unlock omnichannel capabilities from day one. By leveraging our Shopify apps for Find in Store and Store Locator, Aquila avoided heavy custom development and accelerated time to value on their new platform.
stockinstore Solutions Powering Omnichannel
Aquila implemented three core stockinstore solutions that work seamlessly together:
Find in Store (Shopify App): Turning Online Demand into In-Store Sales
stockinstore’s Find in Store Shopify app enables customers to see product availability across nearby stores directly on the product page. This solution bridges the gap between online browsing and in-store purchasing helping customers quickly locate the exact product they want, while driving foot traffic into physical stores.
Store Locator (Shopify App): Driving Discovery and Store Visits
The stockinstore Store Locator Shopify app provides a fully branded, SEO-friendly experience that helps customers easily find their nearest Aquila store. With optimised store pages and local search visibility, Aquila can capture high-intent searches and convert them into store visits.
Google Local Inventory Listings: Connecting Local Shoppers with In-Stock Products
stockinstore’s Google Local Inventory Listings solution helps retailers surface nearby available inventory directly within Google Shopping experiences. By syncing local inventory data with Google, Aquila can connect nearby shoppers with products currently available in-store helping drive more qualified traffic and increasing the likelihood of in-store purchase. This creates a path from Google search to store visit, powered by accurate inventory visibility.
“Aquila’s replatform is a great example of how retailers can modernise their eCommerce experience while keeping stores at the centre of the customer journey. Our development team worked closely with the Aquila team throughout the project to ensure a smooth transition and rollout of Find in Store, Store Locator and Google Local Inventory Listings. The result is a connected retail experience that makes it easier for customers to discover products online and shop in-store.” Andrew Maver, CEO & Co-Founder at stockinstore
Stronger Together: A Unified Omnichannel Experience
Individually, each solution delivers value. Together, they create a powerful ecosystem:
- Customers search online and instantly see where products are available nearby
- They can easily find the closest store through a branded, optimised locator
- Local inventory appears directly within Google Shopping results to capture high-intent shoppers
- Inventory and store data remain connected across Shopify, Google, and physical retail locations
All powered by one centralised platform and delivered through native Shopify apps. This unified approach removes friction from the customer journey while improving operational efficiency.
Built for Shopify and Built to Scale
stockinstore’s Shopify apps are designed for fast deployment and seamless integration, allowing retailers to enhance their omnichannel capabilities without slowing down replatforming projects.
For Aquila, this meant:
- Rapid implementation with minimal development
- Supported integration by the stockinstore team into their Shopify stack
- Immediate impact on customer experience and store traffic
A Collaborative Effort
This successful launch was made possible through strong collaboration. A big thank you to Nick and Katia at Aquila, along with Tony and the team at Moustache Republic for their partnership and expertise throughout the project.
Seamless Replatforming, Real Results
Aquila’s replatform is more than a technical milestone, it’s a step toward a fully connected retail experience. By combining stockinstore’s Find in Store and Store Locator Shopify apps with Google Local Inventory Listings, Aquila has created a unified ecosystem where real-time inventory powers every customer touchpoint. The result is a smoother path to purchase from Google search to in-store visit, backed by accurate, local inventory visibility.
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