Acquisition Overview

With the acquisition of Alert Systems, Checkpoint Systems strengthens its portfolio in metal and magnet detection . The Danish IoT company has specialized since 1999 in solutions that detect professional theft methods such as booster bags (foil-lined bags) and illegal magnetic openers, thereby curbing organized retail crime (ORC) at an early stage.

Who is Alert Systems?

For decades, Alert Systems has supplied detection systems for entrances, checkout areas, and changing rooms – anywhere perpetrators circumvent EAS protection. Core solutions include Hyperguard and Metalguard (metal detection at entrances) as well as Apparelguard (magnetic detection in changing rooms).

What the takeover means for retailers

  • Stronger LP portfolio: Hyperguard/Metalguard/Apparelguard complement EAS and RFID solutions.
  • Early warning instead of reaction: Discreet alerts inform teams before goods reach the POS.
  • Seamless integration: Integration with NEO™ and EVOLVE™ antennas as well as store operations (monitoring & analytics).
  • Scalability: Stand-alone or antenna-integrated – suitable for hypermarkets, fashion, drugstores & DIY.

Products in brief

Original quotes

„Organized retail crime (ORC) is on the rise globally; in the US alone, retailers saw a 26.5% increase in incidents in 2021, and shrinkage losses caused of nearly $100 billion in 2022. […] By providing retailers with more information about when and where ORC enters a store, our new solutions will help curb the rise of gang crime.“ — Ben Lilienthal, President, Checkpoint Worldwide

“Checkpoint Systems‘ acquisition of Alert Systems is the logical next step in our shared mission to combat retail crime. […] Retailers need a robust portfolio of solutions – Checkpoint is the right partner for that.” — Troels Falkenberg, CEO Alert Systems

Practical benefits & KPIs

  • Reduced shrinkage: Deterrence and detection even before the theft occurs.
  • Team safety: Discreet hints prevent escalations in the entrance area or changing rooms.
  • Data-driven: Alarm histories and branch comparisons in STORE OPERATIONS support personnel and prevention planning.
Checkpoint acquires Alert Systems – metal and magnet detection for retailers
Early warning systems against ORC: metal detection at the entrance and magnet detection in changing rooms.

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Do you want to measurably reduce ORC and relieve the burden on branch teams? Contact us – we plan pilot projects for entrance areas, checkout zones and changing rooms, as well as integration into existing EAS/RFID infrastructure.