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Arun Rasika Karunakaran is a pioneering force in retail AI innovation as the head of Retail AI products for TCS North America. With over 13 years at Tata Consultancy Services, she has transformed retail operations through AI-powered solutions that optimize merchandising, sustainability, and store operations for Fortune 500 retailers. Her flagship strategic merchandise intelligence platform delivers 3-5% ROI while advancing sustainable practices. A prolific innovator, Arun holds 12 patents across India, USA, Europe, and Australia for breakthrough retail AI solutions in variety optimization and space planning. As a Senior IEEE Member, BCS Fellow, Forbes Business Development Council Advisor, and Gartner Research Community Ambassador, she actively shapes AI policy while mentoring 1000+ associates. Her implementations have consistently delivered tangible results, including 3-7% sales growth through sustainable product expansion and accelerated space, assortment planning and pricing strategy execution.