The Private Label Manufacturer’s Association (PLMA) is preparing for its annual Private Label Trade Show, set for Nov. 16-18 in Chicago.
The show will feature more than 35,000 food and nonfood products, 3,000 booths and 1,900 exhibitors. In addition, more than 100 new booths have been added to the show floor, after increasing in number by more than 200 booths last year.
“PLMA’s annual Private Label Trade Show has experienced significant growth and success,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “Every year, it provides new opportunities for the private label industry to thrive.
The show is among the largest conducted annually in the U.S.
“The Private Label Trade Show is the leading source for private label product sourcing and insights – all under one roof,” Davies said.
The highlight of this year’s speaker lineup is the Nov. 17 keynote breakfast featuring Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl US.
The full speaker schedule includes:
Nov. 16
- “Key Principles for Private Brand Excellence” – Rachel Dalton, head of Retail Insights North America, Kantar;
- “Innovation and Trends in Private Label” – Neil Saunders, managing director, Retail GlobalData;
- “Break the Silos and Beyond the Spreadsheet: Unifying Inventory and Production Planning” – Aaron Ennest, supply chain and operations senior consulting manager, Plante Moran; and
- Panel discussion: “Behind the Brand: The Critical Role of Private Label Manufacturers in the Convergence of Health, Beauty and Wellness.”
Nov. 17
- Keynote breakfast – Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl U.S.
Nov. 18
- Retail trends breakfast – Hunter Thurman, founder and president, Alpha-Diver
The show is the premier event for the private label industry, uniting professionals from the U.S. and around the globe to shape the future of store brands in all retail formats, including online.
In total, it will have more than 50 country pavilions and about 900 international suppliers. Exhibitors will represent 60 countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Along with the exhibit hall, on-site displays include:
- PLMA’s Idea Supermarket, featuring the latest product and packaging trends from around the globe;
- New Product Expo, a showcase of select product and packaging innovations from companies exhibiting at the show; and
- PLMA’s 2025 Salute to Excellence Award Winners, an exhibit of retailer food and nonfood product innovations chosen as best private label product in their categories by industry and consumer judges.
Visitor registration is open and more information can be found here.