The largest event of its kind, PLMA’s 2026 Store Brands Marketplace, serves as the definitive one-stop destination for the store brands industry. The annual Chicago event brings together supermarkets, supercenters, drug chains, specialty stores, mass merchandisers, importers and exporters, wholesale clubs, dollar stores, and e-commerce platforms to discover tens of thousands of food and non-food CPGs.
A Global Showcase of Innovation
The Show in Chicago has a long-standing history of excellence, hosting manufacturers, and suppliers from more than 60 countries across three exhibit halls. Attendees can explore tens of thousands of products, ranging from trending high protein and performance driven products to better-for-you, clean-label, and globally inspired flavors and ingredients. Wellness, pet care, wine and spirits and household essentials are among the products on display.
Networking & Professional Development
Beyond the exhibit floor, the Show provides high-value opportunities for growth and connection:
- Sunday Seminars: Kick off the event with insights from industry experts tackling the latest retail trends and challenges.
- Opening Night Reception: A premier networking event where visitors and exhibitors gather for cocktails and conversation the night before the floor officially opens.
- Breakfast Presentations: Start your morning with keynote speakers and executives offering deep dives into the shifting retail landscape and consumer behavior.
Exclusive Show Features
- Show Navigator: A digital search engine allows pre-registered visitors to source products and suppliers 30 days prior to the beginning of the Show. During the event, full on-site access is available via a dedicated Wi-Fi network.
- PLMA’s Matchmaker™: An online tool designed to help attendees schedule high-value appointments with relevant exhibitors.
- Idea Supermarket®: Located off the main lobby, it features world-class private label branding and packaging from retailers across the globe.
- New Product Expo: Situated within the Idea Supermarket®, this is the go-to spot for trending innovations and a perfect "first stop" before walking the Show floor.
- Salute to Excellence Awards®: A curated showcase of award-winning store brand products, as judged by an independent panel of industry experts and consumers.
Registration will open in June.