Al Garton
Director, Channel Management, Retail, GS1 US

Al Garton is Director of General Merchandise and Apparel for GS1 US (formerly the Uniform Code
Council). In this position, Al is responsible for addressing GS1 US-related issues within the General
Merchandise sector, which include book and magazine publishing, music products, recorded music,
apparel, furniture and general merchandise. He works closely with these industries to promote GS1
solutions for global supply chain management. Prior to joining the GS1 US, Al worked as an Apparel
Buyer, Merchandise Manager and Store Manager for Strawbridge & Clothier in Philadelphia.