MENTOR, Ohio, September 17, 2024 — RETHINK Retail honored Julie Vargas, vice president and general manager of Avery Dennison Identification Solutions. She named as a top AI leader in retail. Vargas secured her spot on the 2024 list of AI innovators, part of the AiR (AI in Retail) program. Which recognizes 150 leaders driving AI innovation across various sectors like retail, brands, and technology.
Vargas’ leadership stands out in four main areas: inventory and supply chain management, sustainability and waste reduction, checkout and payment solutions, and customer behavior and foot traffic analysis. She expressed pride in being acknowledged alongside other distinguished leaders.
“At Avery Dennison, we connect the physical and digital to solve complex challenges,” Vargas said. She emphasized their use of digital identification and automation to build high-quality data sets, which power AI models and help businesses make faster, better decisions.
RETHINK Retail’s recognition places Vargas within a growing community of top retail experts and AI innovators. This platform promotes collaboration on industry challenges. Companies like Microsoft, Intel, and PwC join Avery Dennison in leading AI-driven transformation in retail.
Paul Lewis, co-founder of RETHINK Retail, highlighted the need for resources like the AiR program following successful AI events at NRF’s Big Show and ShopTalk, where executives discussed AI’s evolution in retail.
Avery Dennison, known for its expertise in labeling, functional materials, and radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, serves various industries, including personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, and automotive. The company also focuses on sustainability, circularity, and transparency, connecting brands and consumers through innovative solutions.
For more information on Avery Dennison’s cutting-edge retail solutions, visit their website.
Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison offers innovative materials science and digital identification solutions across industries, generating $8.4 billion in sales in 2023.
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