Retail VR and JVD: the press release

JVD and Retail VR: hygiene and technology

JVD and Retail VR, an augmented reality solution to accompany customers during the COVID-19 health crisis. TheNantes-based company JVD offers its customers an augmented reality application that allows them to visualize its new range of disinfection stations. The solution developed by Retail VR supports the company's sales representatives and customers during the containment period.

Nantes, May 07, 2020

JVD now offers its customers access to an application developed by Retail VR. The solution gives access to the complete catalog of products from the hygiene range developed by JVD. Users can, with their smartphone or tablet, project in augmented reality the products of the Hygiene universe. At first, it is the disinfection stations recently developed by JVD to accompany their customers during the sanitary crisis. This application aims to allow JVD to guarantee its customers a new and privileged experience.

Preparing for the post COVID-19 era requires us to rethink our relationship with hygiene

An awareness that is already taking place for companies and communities that anticipate the recovery. Since March, as a hygiene professional, JVD has committed its production and innovation means to face the crisis. JVD has notably developed a hand disinfection station on stand which integrates an automatic dispenser of hydro-alcoholic gel. An efficient hand disinfection solution, which guarantees the respect of barrier gestures in all circumstances, without contact and manufactured in France.[video width="854" height="480" autoplay="true"][/video]

How do you prepare for this recovery when the sales forces can no longer intervene in the field?

JVD and Retail VR propose together an answer to this question. The manufacturer of collective hygiene and hotel equipment now offers its customers access to an application developed by Retail VR. Thanks to this application, JVD's customers have access to the complete catalog of hygiene devices in 3D modeled by the design office thanks to the SolidWorks solution. Using their smartphone or tablet, they simply access the application and project in real time, in their space (school, hospital, point of sale, offices, public transport, etc.), the equipment of their choice thanks to augmented reality.

Retail VR : From retail to hygiene

Retail VR develops virtual and augmented reality applications and solutions for the retail industry. The Instore Activation application allows for the testing of point-of-sale displays (POS, signage, kakemonos, promotional posters, shelf markers, boxes, etc.) and future merchandising concepts. With this collaboration on this augmented reality technology, the start-up wishes to extend its skills to other sectors and support post-crisis preparation initiatives.

About us

JVD in brief

JVD is the French leader in the design and manufacture of hygiene and hotel equipment. Based on a French know-how and rich of more than 35 years of experience, JVD radiates today in more than 100 countries in the world, through its two universes, Hospitality and Hygiene. The Nantes-based SME employs around 100 people worldwide, notably at its production site in Rezé (Loire-Atlantique). In 2018, JVD and its three subsidiaries JVD Asia, Spain and America achieved a turnover of more than 30 million euros. More information: https: //www.jvd.fr/

Retail VR in brief

Founded in 2018, start-up Retail VR develops 3D virtual and augmented reality applications for retail players. Through its platform, Retail VR offers solutions to enable brands, retailers and e-retailers to improve their innovation processes and increase sales through more immersive and experiential shopping experiences. The team accompanies its customers from project conception to application use, to guarantee successful deployment within their teams.Would you like more information? Erwan KROTOFF, CEO of Retail VR, is available to answer your questions. Want to know more about virtual reality? Download the free white paper "The contribution of 3D in retail".