Breakout Session 4- Shelf Life, Real Life — Rethinking Retail Waste from Product to Package | Showcase and Discussion

In the retail world, what doesn’t sell can quickly become what gets tossed. This session explores how grocers, convenience stores, and retail brands are flipping that script—reducing shrink, rescuing surplus, and reimagining packaging for a circular future. We’ll unpack innovations across the supply chain: smarter forecasting, dynamic pricing, donation programs, and compostable packaging that’s built for both sustainability and shelf appeal. Whether you’re in operations, merchandising, or sustainability strategy, this is your chance to see how retail is getting real about waste—and winning.