PLMA names Target and Ahold Delhaize leaders as keynote speakers
Target’s John Conlin and Ahold Delhaize USA’s Abby Cook will deliver separate keynote addresses at PLMA’s Store Brands Marketplace.
Target’s John Conlin and Ahold Delhaize USA’s Abby Cook will deliver separate keynote addresses at PLMA’s Store Brands Marketplace.
This year’s conference will take place in Bentonville, Ark., reflecting PLMA’s ongoing approach of hosting the event near major retail hubs.
The Show highlighted the category’s momentum through strong global attendance, increased innovation, and insights from leaders.
PLMA called this year’s show one of its most dynamic yet, underscoring the continued growth and momentum of private brands across the retail landscape.
“The winners are a testament to the power of store brands in driving business success in all retail formats.”
"Meet the Retailers" and "Meet the Wholesalers" are twinned programs that are part of PLMA's popular PLMA Live! Lunch and Learn online speaker series.
PLMA’s 2025 “Store Brands Marketplace” Private Label Trade Show will be held Nov. 16-18.
Skin care, hair care, fragrances are among thousands of products on exhibit at PLMA’s 2025 “Store Brands Marketplace” Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 16-18.
This year’s event, themed “Store Brands Marketplace,” will bring together 2,000 exhibitors from 65 countries.
Store brand dollar sales gained 5% and unit sales rose 0.9%, compared to national brands, which were up 0.8% in dollars and down 1.1% in units, during the quarter ending March 23, vs the same period a year ago.
Kristal Sevcik has been re-elected chairperson of PLMA’s Board of Directors.
The ceremony honored nine distinguished individuals across three categories: Private Brand Champion, Private Brand Innovator, and Lifetime Achievement.
Last year, the sold-out Show floor was filled with 1,821 exhibitors from 60 countries, including 700 first-time exhibitors.
More flexible sessions, wide range of industry topics and Jack Sinclair, CEO, Sprouts, headlines list of two dozen top-tier speakers.
This represents a 3.9% rise in dollar sales in all outlets from Jan. 8 to Dec. 29, 2024, versus the same period in 2023. Private label growth outpaced national brands, which grew 1% in dollar sales.
Featuring a sold-out exhibit floor with 1,821 exhibitors from 60 countries, the event welcomed 700 first-time exhibitors, underscoring its growing prominence in retail.