Private Label Manufacturers Association
What’s the latest in private brands? In this video, you’ll hear about limited-time lemon cookies from Topco Associates; cave-aged cheese at Wegmans; free seasonings from D&W Fresh Market, and cosmetic supplies from H-E-B.
Store brand dollar share rose to a record 18.8%, while unit share moved up to 20.5%, a new high for both. Plus, store brand dollar sales jumped 8.2% in the first half of this year. Maureen Donoghue shares these and other just-released sales results in a special report.
SNAP cuts, higher interest rates and other factors will affect grocery consumer demand this year, says Robert Moskow, a long-time Wall Street analyst in the grocery space. Moskow says 2023 represents an unprecedented opportunity for store brands, predicting continued double-digit sales growth. He also shares his forecast for the CPI for food and much more.
PLMA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame. Presented by PLMA and Store Brands magazine, the Hall of Fame recognizes retailers, manufacturers, and many others who have made significant contributions to the store brand industry. Hear from PLMA President Peggy Davies and Greg Sleter, Executive Editor at Store Brands magazine, as they reveal new categories that have been added to this year’s nomination form. The deadline to nominate has been extended to January 31. Click here to view video.
PLMA’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show concluded with record-breaking success, reaffirming its position as the premier event for store brands. The standing-room keynote breakfast featuring President at Aldi Dave Rinaldo drew the largest crowd ever to a PLMA event. Jodi Daley shares highlights from his speech. Plus, Daley reports on many other details about the Show, including coverage of the sold-out exhibit floor, speaker presentations and special displays.
The rapidly growing Rohlik Group relies on a simple strategic combination of wide assortment, freshness, great service, sustainability, and value for money.
Petr Chvojka, Group Head of Private Label at Rohlik Group, shares the company's ambitious growth and expansion plans for the next few years. He encourages manufacturers to get ready for the e-food revolution, saying the automation of fulfilment centres and AI optimization will be key factors to success.
A new PLMA study reveals that European retailers and manufacturers are optimistic about private label growth over the next five years, though challenges remain. The survey included over 1,000 executives from 865 companies across 37 countries, highlighting increased collaboration to boost profitability. Judith Kolenburg reports.
Meanwhile, protein products have shifted from niche items for athletes to everyday staples in supermarkets. Hans Kraak explains how the trends reflects evolving consumer attitudes towards health and nutrition, leading to more protein innovations and a broader range of private label offerings.
One of the major challenges of today’s modern leadership is understanding and communicating effectively in a five-generation workplace.
Karen Green, experienced retail seller and buyer, and founder of Buyer-ology®, outlines her matrix and five-stage B-U-Y-E-R process to effectively profile targeted customers and ultimately increase success in selling opportunities.
Boosting engagement and gathering data have always been the primary functions of loyalty programmes. Judith Kolenburg reports on how retailers are thinking further ahead and combining traditional loyalty cards with digital platforms to enhance the customer experience and drive sales. Carrefour, Delhaize, Lidl, and Aldi are among the retailers profiled.
In other news, retailers and manufacturers are urging consumers to trust their sense of taste, smell or sight before discarding products that are near or even past their 'best before'-date. Pascal Kuipers examines the latest efforts to combat food waste in grocery retail.
Industry interest in PLMA’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show is so strong that exhibit space has been expanded, accommodating an additional 200 units. The sold-out show floor will be filled with nearly 1,800 exhibitors and more than 3,000 booths, a 15% increase. In a highly informative pre-show interview, PLMA Corporate Vice President Anthony Aloia reveals these and other major announcements about “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024 – Empowering the Retail Industry” Private Label Trade Show, November 17-19 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago.