As 2023 comes to a close, PLMA is preparing for a wide variety of events for our members and the industry in general in 2024.
It all starts on January 25, with the next installment of PLMA’s popular Lunch & Learn program. MaryEllen Lynch, Principal at Circana, will examine a trend that is bedeviling retailers and store brand manufacturers alike, the long-term decline in unit sales.
Three more Lunch & Learn sessions are scheduled on February 22 and April 25 as well as a late summer “Meet the Retailer” session. Topics will be announced shortly.
In a few months, PLMA will release its annual State of the Industry report to give the industry an in-depth look at what happened to store brands as well as national brands across all departments and categories during 2023.
On March 20-22, PLMA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, in San Antonio. The conference will address current issues in the industry and feature expert speakers and a panel.
May 28-29 PLMA holds its World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam. Held at the RAI Exhibition Center, it is a can’t miss event for those doing international business and who are seeking to find trends and high-quality store brand products from around the world.
In June, PLMA’s Executive Education program at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia gets underway. A must for all who are new to the private label industry and for those who want to improve their leadership skills. It will be held on June 11-12.
As the year comes to a close, on November 17-19, PLMA’s 2024 Annual Private Label Trade Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center just outside of Chicago.
We hope all PLMA members will attend and take advantage of the opportunities these programs will present.