Suppliers may have valuable ideas for retail clients on how to grow the category and improve profitability, but need to communicate with them more effectively, says Christopher Gardier, Catalyst Consultants. Gardier works with companies to adjust sales messaging in a way that resonates with customers and makes them an “irreplaceable” supplier. He outlines ways to improve the sales approach and build an organization that solves retailers' business problems in this interview with Michael Sansolo. Gardier will address this topic at PLMA’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, April 15-17, in Bentonville, Arkansas. His co-presenter is Julien Leblanc of blueprint N.A. Click here for details about the conference.

The industry united in support of the second annual Store Brands Month. Find out how retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers supported the nationwide consumer awareness campaign with in-store messaging, promotions, sweepstakes, special offers, and social media. PLMA Live!'s Jodi Daley has all the details.

Scott Morris - Walmart's Senior Vice President of Private Brands Food, Consumables, and Manufacturing - will deliver the keynote address at PLMA's 2026 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference, April 15-17 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The early bird rate is effective until Jan.23, 2026. Register here. Carol Angrisani discusses the topic of Morris’ address. Plus, hear about other high-impact speakers and the Private Label Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

For the 9th year running, Texas-based regional standout H-E-B is in the lead. Find out what customers loved and why, and take a deeper dive into what worked in 2025 for grocery outlets. Dunnhumby's new Retailer Preference Index (RPI) is out and reveals some interesting changes in the American marketplace. Plus, find out how your store brand could be the secret formula for driving sales among all shoppers. Join Maureen Donoghue for an insightful conversation with dunnhumby's Erich Kahner, Director of Competitive Strategy and Insights. Watch the full interview here.

Want to find out what’s new in store brands? Follow reporter Michael Sansolo as he visits exhibit booths at the 2025 Private Label Trade Show in search of the latest trends and innovations. Hear about protein-packed foods, unique pet treats, innovative sports medicine products and dried cherries.

Joel Rampoldt, Lidl U.S., sat down for a one-on-one interview with PLMA Live! Hear what Rampoldt says about the company’s growth and opportunities for private label suppliers. Plus, find out some of the new products to hit store shelves. Watch Carol Angrisani’s exclusive interview here.

PLMA’s 2025 “Store Brands Marketplace” Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 16-18 in Chicago, is set to be the largest event of its kind, featuring thousands of innovative store brand products and solutions under one roof. In a pre-Show report, Jodi Daley shares trends in Wine & Spirits, Self-Care/Wellness and Grab-and-Go. Visit storebrandsmarketplace.com for information about the show.

PLMA's 2025 World of Private Label International Trade Show, held May 20-21 in Amsterdam, featured 3,150+ exhibitors from 75 countries. In all, more than 32,000 trade professionals - including retailers, exhibitors and other visitors from 125 countries - attended the event. Judith Kolenburg reports on trends she found in the Idea Supermarket®, a special showcase featuring the latest product and packaging trends from around the globe. Among the products Kolenburg profiles: items for new moms and babies from Boots and dm-drogerie markt; and sports nutrition from Auchan and Aldi.

Five key themes are having an impact on the retail marketplace. Find out what they are from Rachel Dalton, Head of Retail Insights, North America, Kantar. AI, manufacturer-retailer partnerships and "decisive retail" are among the areas explored. Hear more about these and other themes, along with the impact on private label growth. Click here for full interview.

Businesses need to break down data silos, fragmented data ecosystems that lack integration between departments, says Joe Puglia, business technology and operations consulting principal, Plante Moran, PLLC. Eliminating data silos can improve collaboration, create efficiencies and provide better insights. Puglia also discusses the role of AI in planning, forecasting and scheduling. Click here for full interview.

Evolving consumer shopping habits have prompted certain retailers to modify their store formats. Among other advantages, stores with a smaller footprint meet shopper demand for quicker, more frequent shopping visits; a wider selection of fresh products and a more personalized experience. What’s more, they carry lower overhead costs. Plus, they enable retailers to enter new markets. McMillanDoolittle's Amanda Lai, Director of Food Industry Practice at McMillanDoolitle, speaks with Carol Angrisani. Click here for full interview.

The U.S. private label industry could see a $100 billion rise in sales over the next five years, reaching about $350 billion, according to consulting firm AlixPartners. Effective retailer-manufacturer collaboration is key to capturing this growth opportunity. Winning manufacturers will be those that partner with retailers to alleviate challenges and capability gaps. Click here for full interview.