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.
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.
PLMA's "Store Brands Phenomenon 2024: Empowering the Retail Industry" Private Label Trade Show in November will feature all the products needed for a healthy glow. Lip, eye and facial cosmetics; women’s fragrances, hair care, men’s grooming, skincare and much more will be featured in a dedicated Beauty and Cosmetics pavilion. In a special report, Jodi Daley shares all the details. Plus, she reports on the latest beauty news at Aldi, Target, Albertsons and Sephora.
Store brands reached all-time highs in both unit and dollar share during the first six months of 2024, compared to the same period a year ago, according to new sales data from Circana. Unit market share was 22.9% and dollar market share, 20.4%. In a special report, PLMA Live! reporter Maureen Donoghue shares more details on the new data and how private label products continue to outperform national brands. Plus, she reveals fast-growing store departments.
Reducing food waste is a rising environmental priority. Several federal regulatory agencies are now considering interventions. Recognizing this issue, retailers are making changes to their brands and practices. Maureen Donoghue provides an update on new initiatives and product developments.