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.
After watching supermarket content on TikTok, 36% of users follow a new recipe, 30% visit a supermarket in person and 24% go on to buy a product from the supermarket. Judith Kolenburg reveals how retailers are using this powerful social media platform to engage with shoppers, especially younger audiences like Gen Z. In another report, Hans Kraak discusses the latest advancements and challenges in bringing lab-grown meat to supermarket shelves.
Packaging is essential in preserving product quality, as well as conveying information and communicating the brand story. The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), expected in 2025, aims to reduce packaging waste and enforce sustainability through reusable or recyclable packaging and deposit return systems.
Judith Kolenburg discusses packaging trends, including highlights from PLMA’s U.S. Private Label Trade Show with the help of PLMA Live! Reporter Carol Angrisani. Meanwhile, Pascal Kuipers covers the PPWR’s impact on the retail industry.
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.