NEW YORK (September 28, 2023) - PLMA has announced that IGA Inc. President and CEO John Ross will be the keynote speaker at its 2023 Annual Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 12-14 in Chicago.

Ross will speak at the Monday, Nov. 13, keynote breakfast, entitled, “Economics, Global Retailing and the Opportunity for Private Label Growth.”

Ross is responsible for domestic and global operations for IGA, the world’s largest independent supermarket network. In his presentation, he will reveal changes in consumer behavior based on global data from over 6,500 IGA stores worldwide. He will discuss how new shopping behavior will plot the course for the industry in the short run and guide investment strategies over the long haul.  

Ross is one of many industry experts who will lead thought-provoking presentations that address key industry topics.  
 
On Sunday, Nov. 12:  

• Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Advisor, Retail, Circana, “Retail Compression: Private Label’s Big Opportunity.”
• Kevin Ryan, Founder/CEO of Malachite Strategy and Research, "Taste of Tomorrow: Forecasting the Future Forces Reshaping Private Label Food."
• Sara Williamson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Marketing, SUNY Old Westbury, will reveal key findings from PLMA’s new Gen Z Shopper Survey.
• Laureen Schroeder, Owner/Founder of Bespoke Beauty Partners, “What’s Next in Beauty: Top Trends for Innovation.”

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Retail Trends Breakfast:

• Ken Harris, Managing Partner, Cadent Consulting Group, will identify many of the topics highlighted in the press today to provide a real-world view of what is truly happening with his clients.

PLMA has also announced that exhibitor space at the show has sold out. Ranked a Gold 100 Show and the largest of its kind, the show will feature 1,650 exhibiting companies and 2,760 booths.  Exhibitor demand is so strong that an additional show hall will be used to accommodate a 20% increase in booth space from last year. Non-food exhibitors alone have increased by more than 40%.

“The exhibitor enthusiasm reflects the importance and growth of private brands, now a $230 billion industry,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “The Private Label Trade Show is the hub of private label innovation, information and ideas.”

The exhibit floor of PLMA’s 2023 "THE STORE BRANDS PHENOMENON” Private Label Trade Show will feature dozens of product categories, including wine and spirits; baby care essentials; shelf-stable groceries; plant-based foods, beverages; fresh, frozen and refrigerated products; organics; foodservice products; beauty and cosmetics; pet care; personal and self-care; household and laundry; OTC pharmaceuticals; vitamins and supplements; paper and plastics; kitchenware and general merchandise.

The event has a strong global presence: 45% of the exhibit floor will be filled with companies from outside the U.S.

About 760 specialty food and nonfood exhibitors from nearly 60 countries in Europe, South America and Asia will be featured in over 40 national pavilions and elsewhere on the show floor.  

Retailers told PLMA that "THE STORE BRANDS PHENOMENON” theme perfectly describes the growth and expansion of store brands.  

“Phenomenon means the excitement around how big private label has become,” said one retail executive. “Consumers understand it saves money yet enables healthy choices."  

Among the many special on-site exhibits at the show:  PLMA’s Idea Supermarket®, which features the latest product and packaging trends; the New Product Expo; plus the PLMA Salute to Excellence award winners for store brand innovation.

PLMA offers many pre-show services, including PLMA's Show Navigator, a comprehensive resource for the show where all registrants will find the following details:

• Exhibitors
• Product Announcements
• PLMA's Idea Supermarket
• Trade Show Facts
• Show Floor Plan
• Sunday Afternoon Seminars and Monday and Tuesday Breakfast sessions

Show Navigator is launched 30 days prior to the show. During the show, Show Navigator is a mobile-friendly tool accessible to all attendees over a dedicated Wi-Fi network. For more information, contact PLMA at +1 212 972-3131, email info@plma.com or visit www.plma.com.

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 4,000 member companies worldwide. In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and its World of Private Label 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:

PLMA’s Lunch and Learn session on September 21st, Navigating the Retail Consolidation and Fulfillment Landscape, will discuss comparing the major retailers, your risk and rewards, and how to improve your on-shelf availability for store brands through transportation and fulfillment. With Hub Group’s experts on consolidation and fulfillment learn how to navigate, mitigate risk and the requirements of major retailers.

The presenters will include Lem Goodpasture, the Senior Vice President of Sales for Hub Group and is responsible for strategies that promote sales growth and customer satisfaction. He leads a team of sales professionals who have expertise across multiple transportation and logistics segments including final mile, dedicated, consolidation, fulfillment, managed logistics, intermodal and trucking capabilities.

These inflationary times have changed the way shoppers buy beverages. Emily Moquin, lead food & beverage analyst for Morning Consult, shares how store brands can benefit. Plus, in our extended video, Moquin reveals new product trends, including functional beverages and ready-to-drink cocktails. She also discusses “damp drinking” and the resulting focus on high-quality beverages. All this and more with PLMA Live! host Carol Angrisani. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW.

Pet Care in Spotlight at PLMA's 2023 Annual Private Label Trade Show
Nov. 12-14 in Chicago
Sales of Store Brand Pet Products in All Outlets Exceed $4.8 Billion

NEW YORK (June 20, 2023) - From Petco’s WholeHearted premium frozen dog food to Amazon’s Wag-brand dog “jerky,” more and more retailers are unleashing on-trend private brand food, treats and accessories for man’s best friend and other pets. 

Such efforts have paid off, as store brand pet product dollar sales in all U.S. outlets surpassed $4.8 billion for the 52 weeks ending May 2023, according to Circana. Pet food sales were $1.5 billion, a 27.7% increase from the prior year; litter, $381 million, up 22%; pet treats, $635 million, a 21% gain; and pet supplies, $2.3 billion, a 7.3% uptick.  

Pet products will be in the spotlight at PLMA’s 2023 Annual Private Label Trade Show. Themed “The Store Brands Phenomenon,” the show will be held November 12-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. With more than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 5,000 individuals attending, the show is the largest event for store brands in North America.  

“The soaring retail sales reflect the high level of product innovation and line expansions in the private brand pet business,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “All types of products that cater to dogs, cats and other animal companions will be showcased at the 2023 Private Label Trade Show.” 

Along with food and treats, products on display will include shampoos, conditioners, balms, beds, accessories, toys and litter. 

With the humanization of pets being a key driver of sales, the show will feature value-added products like premium pet food, and treats made with ingredients that provide weight, joint and urinary care. 

The show’s emphasis on pet products comes at a time when two-thirds of U.S. households own a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association. For the first time, pet ownership is evenly split between the two younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials) and two older generations (Gen X and Baby Boomers).  

In-person shopping has grown and is now preferred by nearly 50% of pet owners, led by Gen Xers and Boomers, according to the APPA. 

Among the many pet-centric private brand on store shelves: Petco’s WholeHearted squeezable puree cat treats; Hy-Vee’s Paws Happy Life fragrance-free cat litter with baking soda; Kroger’s Pet Pride sweet potato wrapped with chicken dog treats; and Albertsons’ Signature Pet Care training pads and cat litter scoopers.  

CLICK HERE for PLMA’s exclusive content on pet products and other product trends.  

When it comes to all things non-food, the Annual Private Label Trade Show represents one-stop shopping for the country's retail buyers. It's the only CPG event that covers all non-food grocery categories. Along with pet care, there will be beauty and cosmetics, personal and self-care, household and laundry, OTC medicine, vitamins and supplements, paper goods and plastics, kitchenware, general merchandise, among other categories located in the South Hall. 

In addition, the show features shelf-stable groceries; beverages; fresh, frozen and refrigerated products; organic; and foodservice products throughout the show floor.   

For more information on "The Store Brands Phenomenon" trade show, contact PLMA at +1 212 972-3131, email info@plma.com or visit plma.com.   

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, Twitter and LinkedIn.

New products were discovered. New contacts were made. New ideas were shared. All this was part of PLMA’s “World of Private Label” International Trade Show, May 23-24 in Amsterdam. The show was a huge success, featuring more than 2,600 exhibitors and 16,000 registered visitors. Judith Kolenburg reports from inside the “Idea Supermarket,” a special show display of private label product innovations from retailers in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Among this year’s trends: sustainability, personalization, and gourmet & indulgent specialties.

NEW YORK (June 6, 2023) - From cookware to kitchen gadgets and food storage, kitchenware will play a big role at PLMA’s 2023 Annual Private Label Trade Show.

Themed “The Store Brands Phenomenon,” the show will be held November 12-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. With more than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 5,000 individuals attending, the show is the largest event for store brands in North America.

“At this year’s show, buyers will have access to exhibitor displays of today’s must-have kitchen gadgets, cookware, bakeware and much more,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “It is the ideal place to discover all types of kitchen goods that meet the needs of consumers in search of convenience, durability and value.”

Demand for kitchenware is growing at a time when more consumers are cooking at home due to hybrid work arrangements, health and wellness goals and budget constraints.

Among many other private brands on store shelves, there’s Made by Design food storage and bakeware from Target; Everyday Living meat and oven thermometers from Kroger; and True Living muffin pans, cake pans and cookware sets from Dollar General.

Sustainable private brand kitchen goods are cooking up a storm. Take products like Albertsons’ Open Nature compostable cutlery; and CVS’ compostable bamboo plates sold under the Total Home Earth Essentials brand.

Click here for PLMA’s exclusive content on kitchenware and other product trends.

When it comes to all things non-food, the PLMA Show represents one-stop shopping for the country's retail buyers. It's the only CPG event that covers all non-food grocery categories, ranging from beauty and cosmetics and personal and self-care to household and laundry, OTC pharmaceuticals, vitamins and supplements, paper and plastics, kitchenware, general merchandise and pet care, among other categories located in the South Hall.

In addition, the show features shelf-stable groceries; beverages; fresh, frozen and refrigerated products; organic; and foodservice products throughout the show floor.

For more information on "The Store Brands Phenomenon" trade show, contact PLMA at +1 212 972-3131, email info@plma.com or click here for more information.

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 4,000 member companies worldwide. In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and its World of Private Label Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides annual conferences, executive education and professional development opportunities. Follow PLMA on plma.com, plmainternational.com, Twitter and LinkedIn.

PLMA’s store brand sales data portal has been relaunched with exciting new features and additions. Unify+, a data visualization tool from Circana that’s available for PLMA members at plma.com, provides monthly statistics and updates of dollar and unit sales for all outlets in hundreds of categories and subcategories. Non-members can join PLMA to access this and all exclusive benefits. 

Maureen Donoghue explains how the platform can be used to get customized market data and gain a deeper understanding of industry trends.

PLMA's 2023 TRADE SHOW TO HAIL 'THE STORE BRANDS PHENOMENON'

The largest event for store brands in North America is set for November 12-14 in Chicago
 
NEW YORK (April 24, 2023) - At a time when store brands have grown to become a $230 billion industry in the U.S., PLMA has announced a fitting theme for its 2023 Private Label Trade Show: “The Store Brands Phenomenon.”
 
The show will be held November 12-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago.
 
"'The Store Brands Phenomenon' theme is appropriate in many ways," said PLMA President Peggy Davies. "Hailed as dynamic, innovative and pervasive, store brands offer boundless opportunities for retailers, manufacturers and trade suppliers."
 
The growth of store brands has been strong and steady. By the end of 2022, PLMA calculates that annual store brand sales had increased by 40% over a five-year period. Last year's double-digit gains continued through the first quarter of 2023, according to Circana. Sales and dollar and unit market shares are at all-time highs.
 
They are the shopper’s best friend, offering innovation, performance and quality. Store brands accounted for nearly one-third of all new sales flowing into U.S. retailing last year.
 
And there's more to come. Every day, store brand products are moving into new categories, new chains, new channels, and new platforms.
 
“Store brands are a powerful retailer component that provides important points of differentiation, competitive advantage and builds consumer loyalty," added Davies.
 
The 2023 Private Label Trade Show will reflect this expansion. PLMA expects that over 1,500 companies will be exhibiting and 5,000 individuals attending.

"For more than 40 years, PLMA has provided supermarkets, supercenters, drug chains, wholesale clubs, dollar and specialty stores, mass merchandisers, importers and exporters, and e-commerce retailers an exclusive venue to discover the latest food and non-food products, ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and packaging,” Davies said.

For more information on "The Store Brands Phenomenon" trade show, contact PLMA at +1 212 972-3131, email info@plma.com or visit www.plma.com.


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 4,000 member companies worldwide. In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and its World of Private Label Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides annual conferences, executive education and professional development opportunities. Follow PLMA on plma.com, plmainternational.com, Twitter and LinkedIn.