Dave Rinaldo, president of Aldi, will deliver the keynote address at PLMA’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show.
Rinaldo will speak during the breakfast Nov. 18 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, which is adjacent to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, site of the annual show organized by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA).
In his presentation, “Hungry for Value: How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Fuel the Private Label Boom,” he will discuss how demand for private label is at an all-time high and the industry is poised for continued growth. Rinaldo will share insights about the retailer mindset and how the private label industry can come together to make the most of this moment.
The breakfast audience will include retailers, manufacturers and other visitors attending the sold-out PLMA’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show, which is themed “Empowering the Retail Industry.” On display will be tens of thousands of store brand products at 3,000 exhibit booths of about 1,800 suppliers representing more than 60 countries. The show floor will feature 50-plus national pavilions and special sections for wine and spirits, beauty and cosmetics and home, health and self-care.
Rinaldo, who has served as president of Aldi since 2020, oversees the retailer’s product, marketing and sustainability strategies. He also travels the country to lead operations of regional warehouses and stores.
He began his career at Aldi in 2000 as a district manager trainee. He rose through the ranks to serve in various other roles within the company, including president of Aldi Australia for three years. He was part of the team that launched the first Aldi stores in Florida in 2008. He also has worked in various roles supporting the growth of Aldi in the Southeastern U.S. market.
In addition, he oversees community partnerships with organizations, including Feeding America, the American Red Cross and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). He serves on the advisory council of ALSF.
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About PLMA
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is a non-profit trade organization founded in 1979 to promote the store brands industry. With executive offices in New York and international council offices in Amsterdam, PLMA represents more than 4,900 member companies worldwide. In addition to the annual private label trade show in Chicago and its World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides executive education and professional development opportunities.
