PLMA’s Record-Breaking Private Label Trade Show: 1,800+ Exhibitors, 3,000 Booths

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NEW YORK (November 4, 2024) - PLMA’s “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024 - Empowering the Retail Industry” Private Label Trade Show, November 17-19 in Chicago, will be a major, record-breaking event. The sold-out show floor will be filled with 1,800+ exhibitors and more than 3,000 booths.

In total, the Show is expected to draw about 15,000 attendees, including retailers, exhibitors and visitors.

Along with the expansive exhibit floor at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the Show offers a high-impact speaker lineup.

Notably, Dave Rinaldo, President at ALDI, will deliver the keynote address on Monday, Nov. 18. 

“PLMA’s 2024 Trade Show provides an exceptional opportunity to learn from industry leaders,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “This event promises to inspire and inform participants about the evolving landscape of store brands.”

Rinaldo headlines the dynamic panel of speakers who will share thought-provoking insights on hot topics and emerging trends:

Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m.
Opening Seminars

• “Unlocking the $100 Billion Opportunity: The Future of Private Labels” - Randy Burt, Partner & Managing Director; and Matt Hamory, Partner & Managing Director, Alix Partners
• "Generative AI: A Force to Increase Productivity” - Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect, NYU Stern School of Business
• “Top Trends for 2025” - Tom Vierhile, VP, Strategic Insights, North America, Innova Market Insights
• “The Best Story Wins” - Tim Pollard, CEO, Oratium

Monday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m.
Keynote Breakfast

• “Hungry for Value: How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Fuel the Private Label Boom” - Dave Rinaldo, President at ALDI

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 8 a.m.
Retail Trends Breakfast

• “Why She Buys: Grow Sales and Market Share with the World’s Most Powerful Consumers” - Bridget Brennan, Founder & CEO, Female Factor

Click here for more details about the presentations.

The Show will feature many special on-site displays, including: PLMA’s Idea Supermarket®, featuring the latest product and packaging trends from around the globe.

A new addition this year is a display of wines that won a PLMA 2024 Salute to Excellence Award® for quality and value. The wine awards were announced this past spring at PLMA’s World of Private Label International Trade Show.

Also located inside the Idea Supermarket is the New Product Expo, a showcase of product and packaging innovations from companies exhibiting at the show.

The New Product Expo features hundreds of new foods, beverages, household goods, personal care products and much more. Both domestic and international exhibitors submitted items for consideration. Products were selected based on the level of innovation, sourcing, sustainability and packaging.

Additionally, in the lobby of the convention center, attendees can view a display of retailer store brand foods and non-foods that won a prestigious 2024 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award® for product innovation.

All registrants have access to Show Navigator, a mobile-friendly tool that provides comprehensive information about the show. Available now, Show Navigator has details about exhibitors, speakers, product announcements, trade show facts, the show floor map, show schedule and much more.

Click here for more information about PLMA’s 2024 Annual Private Label Trade Show.

About PLMA

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is a non-profit trade organization founded in 1979 to promote the store brands industry. With executive offices in New York and International Council offices in Amsterdam, PLMA represents more than 4,500 member companies worldwide. In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and its World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides annual conferences, executive education and professional development opportunities. Follow PLMA on plma.com, plmainternational.com, and on social media: