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Misfits, Thrive, C&S Among Speakers

PLMA’s powerhouse Fall 2025 speaker lineup has been announced. Over the next few months, you’ll hear from a robust roster of experts from Misfits Market, Thrive Market, C&S Wholesale Grocers and more. The series runs from September – November. Watch here to find out the full schedule for the PLMA Live! Online speaker series.

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Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt to Keynote PLMA Show

PLMA has announced that Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl US, will deliver the keynote address at its 2025 Private Label Trade Show in November. Rampoldt will speak at the 8 a.m. keynote breakfast on Monday, November 17. Rampoldt leads the Arlington, Va.-based chain, which now operates over 190 stores on the East Coast. Jodi Daley shares details about Rampoldt and his keynote address. 
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Trade Show Buzz: All About Nonfoods

Registration is open for PLMA’s 2025 “Store Brands Marketplace” Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. In this pre-Show report, Jodi Daley shares trends in OTC medicine, beauty care, home goods and housewares, school supplies and other nonfood categories.  
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Trade Show Spotlight : Wine & Spirits, Self Care, Grab-and-Go

PLMA’s 2025 “Store Brands Marketplace” Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 16-18 in Chicago, is set to be the largest event of its kind, featuring thousands of innovative store brand products and solutions under one roof. In a pre-Show report, Jodi Daley shares trends in Wine & Spirits, Self-Care/Wellness and Grab-and-Go. Visit storebrandsmarketplace.com for information about the show.

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Store Brands Quadruple National Brands in First Half 2025

Dollar sales for store brands grew four times faster than those for national brands in the first-half of 2025, according to just-released six-month data from Circana. Maureen Donoghue shares the first look at PLMA’s exclusive Circana data. Find out where store brands are edging out national brands. Hear about the steady advancement of store brands and which departments are growing the fastest.
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Summer is Here! The Latest from Wawa, 7-Eleven, BP and Buc-ee's

This year, 83% of people plan to drive to their summer vacation destination, according to a GSTV survey. Travel stops and convenience stores are destinations for summer travelers in search of food, drinks and snacks. Hear about the latest offerings from Wawa, 7-Eleven, BP and Buc-ee's.
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Experience the 'Store Brands Marketplace'

PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Trade Show - Nov. 16-18 in Chicago - is the largest CPG event of its kind, featuring new and innovative food and nonfood products and packaging from around the globe. This year’s show is appropriately themed “Store Brands Marketplace.” Find out why in this special pre-show report from Jodi Daley.
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Trends from PLMA's International Trade Show

PLMA's 2025 World of Private Label International Trade Show, held May 20-21 in Amsterdam, featured 3,150+ exhibitors from 75 countries. In all, more than 32,000 trade professionals - including retailers, exhibitors and other visitors from 125 countries - attended the event. Judith Kolenburg reports on trends she found in the Idea Supermarket®, a special showcase featuring the latest product and packaging trends from around the globe. Among the products Kolenburg profiles: items for new moms and babies from Boots and dm-drogerie markt; and sports nutrition from Auchan and Aldi.

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Industry Expert Shares Outlook on 'Retail Renaissance' for Private Label

Burt P. Flickinger III, managing director of Strategic Resource Group, discusses what he describes as the private label Renaissance in America. He predicts that private label unit share will soar within the next five to seven years. The industry’s focus on innovation, quality and value are the main factors contributing to this growth. Likewise, consumer financial pressures are playing a role.
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Annual Private Label Trade Show

"Store Brands Marketplace: PLMA's 2025 Private Label Trade Show" is the ultimate B2B event for empowering the retail industry, featuring thousands of products under one roof. November 16-18. For more information contact info@plma.com.
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Top 5 Retail Marketplace Themes

Five key themes are having an impact on the retail marketplace. Find out what they are from Rachel Dalton, Head of Retail Insights, North America, Kantar. AI, manufacturer-retailer partnerships and "decisive retail" are among the areas explored. Hear more about these and other themes, along with the impact on private label growth. Click here for full interview.

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From Silos to Insights: How to Build Data-Driven Systems

Businesses need to break down data silos, fragmented data ecosystems that lack integration between departments, says Joe Puglia, business technology and operations consulting principal, Plante Moran, PLLC. Eliminating data silos can improve collaboration, create efficiencies and provide better insights. Puglia also discusses the role of AI in planning, forecasting and scheduling. Click here for full interview.

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Small Formats are Big News

Evolving consumer shopping habits have prompted certain retailers to modify their store formats. Among other advantages, stores with a smaller footprint meet shopper demand for quicker, more frequent shopping visits; a wider selection of fresh products and a more personalized experience. What’s more, they carry lower overhead costs. Plus, they enable retailers to enter new markets. McMillanDoolittle's Amanda Lai, Director of Food Industry Practice at McMillanDoolitle, speaks with Carol Angrisani. Click here for full interview.

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Manufacturer-Retailer Collaboration is Key to Private Label Growth

The U.S. private label industry could see a $100 billion rise in sales over the next five years, reaching about $350 billion, according to consulting firm AlixPartners. Effective retailer-manufacturer collaboration is key to capturing this growth opportunity. Winning manufacturers will be those that partner with retailers to alleviate challenges and capability gaps. Click here for full interview.

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