Chicago, IL—Chicago and the retail industry are getting ready for the PLMA Private Label Trade Show, taking place from November 17-19 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024 - Empowering the Retail Industry will see more than 1,800 exhibitors at more than 3,000 booths gathering with an expected 15,000 attendees including retailers and exhibitors. Guests will have access to the shows exhibit floor, several high-impact guest speaker sessions, special on-site displays, and PLMA's Idea Supermarket—a showcase of the latest product and packaging trends as well as the New Product Expo—featuring hundreds of new foods, beverages, household goods, personal care products.
The Itinerary
Each show day will feature its own special guest speaker. Below are the details for each day's sessions:
Sunday, November 17, 2 p.m. Opening Seminars
- “Unlocking the $100 Billion Opportunity: The Future of Private Labels” - Randy Burt, Partner & Managing Director; and Matt Hamory, Partner & Managing Director, Alix Partners
- "Generative AI: A Force to Increase Productivity” - Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect, NYU Stern School of Business
- “Top Trends for 2025” - Tom Vierhile, VP, Strategic Insights, North America, Innova Market Insights
- “The Best Story Wins” - Tim Pollard, CEO, Oratium
Monday, November 18, 8 a.m. Keynote Breakfast
- “Hungry for Value: How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Fuel the Private Label Boom” - Dave Rinaldo, President at ALDI
Tuesday, November 19, 8 a.m. Retail Trends Breakfast
- “Why She Buys: Grow Sales and Market Share with the World’s Most Powerful Consumers” - Bridget Brennan, Founder & CEO, Female Factor
Having an Impact
With store brands having such widespread appeal amongst today's consumers, media attention for private label has been favorable. That same buzz has generated an even greater importance for the tradeshow within the industry. PLMA President Peggy Davies shared her thoughts regarding the show's industry impact, “PLMA’s 2024 Trade Show provides an exceptional opportunity to learn from industry leaders...This event promises to inspire and inform participants about the evolving landscape of store brands."
More information on the upcoming show, including registration details, are available here.
