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News for Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) centers on its role in building technology, smart buildings and retail-focused solutions. The company regularly issues updates describing itself as the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and highlights how its technologies transform environments where people live, work, learn and play. Many announcements focus on innovations delivered through its OpenBlue digital offering and its presence in industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums and manufacturing.
A significant portion of Johnson Controls news involves Sensormatic Solutions, its global retail solutions portfolio. Sensormatic announcements cover new capabilities in loss prevention, inventory intelligence and traffic insight solutions. Recent items include the expansion of the Shrink Analyzer application with machine learning features, the introduction of Category-Level Shrink Insights using acousto-magnetic EAS technology, and the launch of the FLEX platform that combines storefront merchandising, retail media and loss prevention technologies.
Other news highlights TrueVUE Cloud inventory intelligence, including a platform-as-a-service option for retailers and collaborations with partners such as Keonn Technologies to support hands-free cycle counting and real-time merchandise location. Johnson Controls also features updates on AI-enabled sensors and video analytics, such as Orbit AI and Store Guest Behaviors, which provide shopper journey and traffic insights.
In addition, investors will find corporate and financial communications such as earnings conference call webcasts, strategic investments in areas like liquid cooling for AI and high-performance computing data centers, and disclosures related to portfolio changes. This news page brings together these varied updates so readers can follow how Johnson Controls and its Sensormatic Solutions portfolio evolve across building technology, retail operations and data center applications.
Sensormatic Solutions, part of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), has expanded its cloud-based Shrink Analyzer application capabilities to provide enhanced loss prevention analytics beyond store exits. The upgraded solution now integrates RFID and EPC data from previously unmonitored areas to improve loss event visibility and predictions.
The enhanced platform now covers multiple strategic areas including:
- Receiving areas: To identify inventory distortion and vendor fraud
- Employee entrances: To reduce internal theft with item-level evidence packages
- Online pick-up doors: To improve e-commerce fulfillment accuracy
- Defined high-risk zones: To validate self-checkout receipts and monitor fitting rooms
The inventory-platform-agnostic application is compatible with Sensormatic's complete RFID hardware portfolio and can integrate with existing retail analytics ecosystems. The new capabilities are being showcased at the 2025 NRF Big Show at booth #3523.
Sensormatic Solutions, part of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), will showcase its latest retail innovations at the 2025 NRF Big Show. The company will serve as NRF's exclusive people-counting partner in multiple zones, displaying real-time attendance data at their booth #3523.
The exhibition will feature demonstrations of enhanced solutions including: Shrink Analyzer with extended capabilities for loss prevention, collaboration with pass_by for improved shopper behavior analysis, TrueVUE Cloud for inventory management, and ShopperTrak Analytics for optimizing store performance.
Notable presentations include a Big Ideas Session featuring Tony D'Onofrio, president of Sensormatic Solutions, alongside PVH's VP of Global Product Technology, discussing RFID implementation. The company will also present on AI mapping of customer journeys in the Foodservice Tech Stage.
Johnson Controls International (NYSE: JCI) announced the pricing of $250 million senior notes due 2032. These Additional Notes will be combined with the existing $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.900% senior notes due 2032, originally issued on September 14, 2022. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, acquisitions, working capital, share repurchases, dividends, and investments.
The transaction is expected to close on December 10, 2024. BofA Securities and US Bancorp are acting as joint lead book-running managers, with Barclays, BBVA, and UniCredit Capital Markets serving as additional book-running managers.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has announced its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on January 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 23, 2024. The company, which specializes in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings solutions, highlighted its remarkable track record of paying consecutive dividends since 1887, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.
Johnson Controls International (NYSE: JCI) has announced the pricing of €500 million senior notes due 2033. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, refinancing of commercial paper, acquisitions, working capital, share repurchases, dividends, and capital expenditures.
The notes will be co-issued by Tyco Fire & Security Finance, with the transaction expected to close on December 11, 2024. BofA Securities, Crédit Agricole CIB, and ING are acting as joint lead book-running managers, with several other financial institutions serving as book-running managers and co-managers.
Sensormatic Solutions, part of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), reported retail traffic data for Black Friday week (Nov. 24 – Dec. 1), showing a 2.3% decrease in in-store visits compared to 2023. However, this performance was better than the year-to-date average decline of 3.0%.
Detailed analysis revealed mixed results: Saturday (Nov. 30) saw a 2.0% decrease in traffic, while Sunday (Dec. 1) experienced a 2.4% increase. Black Friday itself (Nov. 29) recorded a 6.3% year-over-year decline.
According to Grant Gustafson, head of retail consulting and analytics, retailers leveraged omnichannel strategies, promotions, and supply chain improvements to enhance the shopping experience. Four of the five busiest shopping days are still anticipated, including Super Saturday (Dec. 21), Monday before Christmas (Dec. 23), Sunday before Christmas (Dec. 22), and the second Saturday before Christmas (Dec. 14).
Johnson Controls' Sensormatic Solutions reported U.S. in-store shopper traffic declined 3.9% from Nov. 24-29 compared to 2023, aligning with year-to-date trends. Black Friday specifically saw an 8.2% drop in foot traffic versus last year, with peak shopping hours between 2-3 PM. The extended promotional period before Black Friday contributed to softer day-of turnout as retailers spread deals throughout the week to enhance shopping convenience. With a shorter holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, retailers expect condensed shopping activity in December, with eight of the top ten predicted busiest shopping days still ahead.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has been named a leader in IoT Digital Platforms for Building Operations by Verdantix in its Green Quadrant 2024 report. The company's OpenBlue digital ecosystem achieved the highest ratings for infrastructure and automation capabilities, excelling in building operations functions and ecosystem development. The platform enables remote building portfolio management, operational efficiency, and energy savings through AI-enabled insights. Through its 2023 FM:Systems acquisition, OpenBlue expanded its space performance functionality. The platform received strong ratings in momentum categories, including customer adoption and strategy investment.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is expanding its Johnson Controls Academy workforce development program to double its training capacity for building systems technicians. The program, partnered with Lincoln Tech, adds a new facility in Denver to complement the existing Columbia, Maryland campus. The initiative aims to train over 300 new technicians annually through a six-week intensive course focused on security and fire installation and service roles.
The expansion addresses a critical industry shortage, with 46% of HR professionals reporting difficulty filling skilled trades positions. The program includes on-site housing, relocation support, and one-year post-graduation retention coaching. Graduates will be placed in service technician roles throughout the U.S.
Sensormatic Solutions, part of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), has announced the elimination of single-use plastic packaging in shipping its InFuzion and magnetic alarming tag lines. This initiative, developed in collaboration with REI Co-op, aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability. The global rollout is expected to eliminate 163,700 plastic bags and prevent up to 2,400 lbs of single-use plastic from reaching landfills annually. According to recent surveys, 83% of U.S. shoppers consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, with 41% preferring products with sustainable packaging.