NEW YORK — What attracts consumers to store brands? PLMA’s Lunch & Learn live online program on January 20 will focus on a new IRI study about the growing consumer demand for private label. Historically, U.S. consumers turn to store brand products in even greater numbers during challenging economic times. It’s happening again. On the
NEW YORK – The Private Label Manufacturers Association has canceled its Chicago trade show, which had been scheduled for January 30 to February 1, due to business travel restrictions related to COVID-19. This is the second cancellation of the show, which was originally slated for November. “This action was taken for a number of reasons,
NEW YORK — The Private Label Manufacturers Association has postponed its annual Private Label Trade Show because of concerns about the Delta variant. Now set for January 30 through February 1, the rescheduled show will be held in-person at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. The show was originally planned for November 14
NEW YORK – It’s what’s inside that counts. That’s an increasingly popular consumer mantra when it comes to choosing groceries. From probiotics and Omega-3 fatty acids to hemp and blueberries, ingredients that offer added benefits to support immunity, gut and brain health, energy levels, and stress management are in high demand. In response, the Private
NEW YORK — The Private Label Manufacturers Association has released a study about SNAP recipients’ food shopping attitudes and behaviors. “The findings produce a marketing and merchandising roadmap that retailers can use to encourage SNAP customers to spend more of their monthly benefits on store brands, thereby stretching their food dollars,” said Peggy Davies, president of
NEW YORK — Increasingly, home is where the hearth is. And PLMA’s 2021 Private Label Trade Show has taken notice. Spurred initially by the pandemic, U.S. consumers are spending more time at home cooking and dining with family and friends. As a result, demand for more stylish, functional kitchen tools, gadgets and appliances has grown.
NEW YORK —The Private Label Manufacturers Association has announced that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Peggy Davies as PLMA president. Effective June 11, 2021, the appointment continues for a term of three years. Davies has been entrusted with leadership of the organization in the role of acting president since June 2020.
NEW YORK —On March 18, during the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual meeting for 2021, Clay Dockery, vice president Corporate Brands, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, was re-elected to the position of chairman of the board of directors of PLMA. In addition, Doug Bausch, vice president sales and marketing, LNK International, Inc., was elected to the
NEW YORK — PLMA honored the best new private label products of 2020 with its Salute to Excellence Awards, announced Friday at PLMA Live’s Private Label Week. The Salute to Excellence awards were created in 1986 to give recognition to retailers for their commitment to the growth and success of store brands, according to the
NEW YORK – Leading retailers and industry executives are among dozens of speakers announced recently for February 1-5, when PLMA unveils its first major online event for store brands in the U.S., presented and hosted by PLMA Live! the video news and information service of PLMA. Coinciding with five days of back-to-back category events on
NEW YORK —PLMA has announced that Bill Simon, former Walmart president and CEO will be a featured speaker at the Association’s first Virtual Washington Conference, to be held October 6-7. Simon’s presentation will focus on Retailing and Economy, looking at the unprecedented challenges and opportunities facing retailers and their suppliers as they make their business
NEW YORK – Clay Dockery, vice president corporate brands, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, was elected to the position of chairman of the board of directors of PLMA. The election took place June 29, during the association’s Annual Meeting for 2020. The meeting was held online and was open to all PLMA member companies. Originally planned
NEW YORK – The board of directors of the Private Label Manufacturers Association is pleased to announce that Peggy Davies has been named acting president of the Association. Her appointment follows the death of Brian Sharoff, president, who passed away last month after a brief illness. Since 2016, Davies served as PLMA vice president, Association
NEW YORK – Private Label Manufacturers Association president Brian Sharoff died on Saturday after a brief illness, according to Tim Simmons, the trade group’s vice president of communications. Sharoff was named president of PLMA in 1981, shortly after the association was founded. During his tenure the PLMA’s membership grew from two hundred manufacturers, suppliers, and
