Where Retail Strategy Meets Innovation:

Explore the Possible. Deliver the Practical.

Technology enables the experience — but human connection makes it unforgettable. The internet has left the internet. It lives in your shelves, your aisles, your store floor. We've been building this since before it had a name.

 

Turning Strategy and Innovation into Measurable Results

We help organizations identify high-impact opportunities to improve customer experience, operational performance, and innovation across the retail journey, evaluate technologies such as AI-driven shopper analytics and unattended retail solutions in real-world environments, and support deployment through our partner ecosystem — translating strategy into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact, not just concepts.

Identify

Uncover the right innovation priorities. We combine shopper data, behavioral insights, and operational reality to define exactly where technology creates value — and where it doesn't.

Evaluate

Test before you commit. Real-world pilots in BEL's lab or in the field — AI analytics, unattended retail, computer vision, AR, IoT. Risk-contained, measurable, and time-bound.

Deploy

Scale what works. From validated pilot to national rollout — manufacturing, fabrication, and field deployment through Unified Resources in Display's 30+ year production network. One partner, concept to shelf.

Explore, Experiment, Execute at scale.

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  • BEL stands at the forefront of technology adoption in the retail industry. We facilitate the exploration of cutting-edge technologies, including unattended retail, computer vision, AI, augmented reality, scent, sound, IoT, and others, to create seamless, immersive retail experiences.

  • BEL's key strength lies in its ability to enable retailers to evaluate new technologies before their full-scale launch. This proactive approach minimizes the financial risks associated with untested concepts and ensures that the final product or strategy aligns seamlessly with customer expectations.

  • In the highly competitive world of retail, understanding and aligning with your target audience is essential. BEL's research and consulting capabilities help retailers gauge the effectiveness of new technologies and strategies, ensuring that they resonate with their intended customer base. This alignment is crucial for creating customer-centric solutions that drive long-term growth.

  • In the rapidly evolving retail landscape, investing in innovation and customer-centricity is the key to thriving. Brand Experience Lab is more than just a facility; it's an invaluable asset that provides the resources and expertise needed to succeed in the dynamic world of retail. As your research and development partner, we are here to help you unlock your brand's full potential and bring your innovative ideas to life.

meet our parent company

BEL is part of Unified Resources in Display, a 30+ year old, creative retail resources company that services some of the most iconic retailer and CPG brands in the world.

We leverage technology, creativity, human understanding, and data-driven insights to create connected experiences that drive sales and build brand commitment.

BEL is backed by Unified Resources in Display 30+ year manufacturing and field network — meaning every solution we design can be built and deployed at scale. One partner, from concept to shelf.

 

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