How 3 Branded Retail Stands in the UAE Became AI-powered Data-Driven Sales Tools Using DISPL

Real-world pilot deployments across Virgin Megastore and E-City retail locations in UAE show how AI-powered visitor analytics turn in-store displays from passive fixtures into data-driven sales tools.

Three Deployments at a Glance

Three pilot deployments of the DISPL solution were successfully installed across major UAE retail locations, demonstrating how interactive displays combined with AI-powered analytics can transform in-store engagement.

Targus Brand Wall in Virgin Megastore, Mall of the Emirates

  • Custom planogram created for the Targus brand zone in Virgin Megastore at Mall of the Emirates.
  • Included a 7-inch LCD screen for targeted product video playback.
  • Powered by a Prestigio Solutions Mini PC and a dedicated Wi-Fi router.
  • Designed to support branded in-store communication and product visibility.

MOZA Brand Table in Virgin Megastore, Mall of the Emirates

  • Full racing simulation ecosystem deployed in Virgin Megastore at Mall of the Emirates.
  • Powered by the DISPL content management system and a separate hardware kit including a Mini PC.
  • The Prestigio Solutions Mini PC PSMPC100 served as the core hardware component, ensuring stable operation and connectivity.
  • 2700 visitors over 18 days.
  • 31% engagement rate.
  • 30-second average attention time.
  • Visitors returned an average of 3 times.

Logitech PW Wall Planogram in E-City Dubai Mall

  • Branded peripherals stand featuring keyboards, mice, webcams, and headsets.
  • A Mini PC andd DISPL sensor used to capture visitor data only, testing DISPL in pure analytics mode.
  • 317 visitors over 4 days.
  • 32% engagement rate.
  • 29-second average attention time.
  • 3.5x repeat visits.
  • Demonstrated that DISPL can capture actionable retail insights even without digital signage screens.

How DISPL Works

The hardware side is simple: it features the DISPL Box, which includes a Mini PC and a DISPL Sensor, both designed and produced by Prestigio Solutions. This kit, combined with a Wi-Fi router or an existing internet connection, is integrated into any retail environment, whether that is a product stand, a shelf display, a planogram, or an end cap table. The setup runs on its own network and requires no changes to existing store infrastructure.
DISPL software solution provides the following:
• Visitor analytics capturing 17+ depersonalized metrics (age range, gender, dwell time, facial expressions), processed on device via edge computing. No personal data is stored or transmitted. Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and EU AI Act
• Targeted content delivery via cloud-based CMS, replacing static playlists with audience-responsive content
• Remote content management from a central platform, allowing instant updates and campaign synchronization across multiple locations without reprinting materials
• Real-time dashboard with audience size, contact frequency, attention duration, engagement depth, and demographic breakdown
• Flexible modes: targeted digital signage with analytics, or standalone analytics with no screen at all

Know What Is Happening at Your Retail Space

Before, brands relied on sell-through numbers and periodic store visits to understand performance. These methods show what is sold, but not why. They reveal nothing about the people who stopped, looked, and walked away. DISPL changes this. Every product zone equipped with the platform becomes measurable in real time. During the MOZA pilot, the platform tracked that 31% of visitors engaged for more than 6 seconds. The average attention time reached 30 seconds, and visitors returned to the stand an average of 3 times. Over 800 people spent more than 15 seconds interacting with the display. This is the difference between "the stand looked busy" and a precise engagement profile a brand manager can take to a planning meeting. The Logitech pilot proved that screens are not required to get this data. Running in analytics-only mode, it captured a 32% engagement rate and 3.5x repeat visits over just 4 days. Brands exploring visitor insights before investing in digital signage can start here.

Understand Your Audience

DISPL recognizes visitor demographics in real time: age group, gender, and even facial expressions. This data lets brands and retailers answer questions that previously required expensive market research: • Which audience segments spend the most time at a given product zone? • Does the actual visitor profile match the target audience for the product line? • Should content, pricing, or product assortment be adjusted for a specific location? With this information, brands can tailor on-screen messaging to the audience that actually shows up, test different content for different demographics, and make product placement decisions backed by data rather than intuition.

Connect In-Store Insights to Online Strategy

The Targus deployment at Virgin Megastore illustrated how offline data feeds into a broader retail strategy. Alongside the in-store pilot, ASBIS developed enriched product content for the Targus collection on the Virgin Megastore Online Store: high-resolution images, detailed descriptions, and visual galleries that help online shoppers understand each product in context. Running DISPL in-store and enriched content online at the same time creates a connected brand experience across both channels. In-store analytics show who engages with the product in the physical store. Online content is built to convert that same audience when they browse later. The two reinforce each other.

Improve Operations

DISPL's real-time data supports decisions beyond marketing: • Staffing optimization: visitor flow and peak-time data let retailers match staff schedules to actual foot traffic • Space allocation: engagement metrics across brand zones help retailers assign floor space based on measured visitor interest • Content performance: contact frequency and attention duration provide concrete numbers for evaluating in-store advertising

About the Solution

DISPL is an AI-powered digital signage and offline audience analytics platform used by leading retailers. The platform captures 17+ depersonalized visitor metrics via edge computing, ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and the EU AI Act. Trusted by international brands in high-traffic retail environments, from specialized luxury outlets to global FMCG and food service chains. ASBIS and Prestigio Solutions serve as the Master Distributor for DISPL in the EMEA region. The solution is a key part of our digital signage and business technology portfolio, providing hardware, software licensing, and implementation support across more than 30 markets. ASBIS Middle East Retail designed, deployed, and managed all brand fixtures and DISPL integrations featured in this case study.
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How 3 Branded Retail Stands in the UAE Became AI-powered Data-Driven Sales Tools Using DISPL
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