Store Brands Month Gets Strong Industry Support

A collaborative industry effort highlights the quality, creativity, and growing importance of store brands across retail, manufacturing, and media platforms during January 2025. Join Maureen Donoghue on PLMA Live! for a recap of how this first-ever event dedicated to store brands unfolded. Click here to download video

Private Label Hall of Fame: Nominations Open for Class of 2025

Nominations are now open for the Private Label Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. Vote for someone who has advanced the private label industry. Nominations will be accepted through February 7 at plma.com. Click here to nominate a candidate. In a special report, Carol Angrisani shares highlights about the Hall of Fame and this year's induction ceremony. Click here to download video

New Executive Education Program

PLMA is offering a new Executive Education program: Mastering Enterprise Sales. The 12-week coaching program - Feb. 3 to April 16 - is designed for executive leaders of private brand manufacturers to expand and strengthen relationships with leading retailers. The program will be conducted in partnership with SalesStar, a global leader in sales and business leadership transformation. Click here to register for the program. Click here to download video

2025 Food Trends Revealed

Developing a narrative on the quality of a product can help it stand out in the marketplace, according to the top food and beverage trends for 2025 by Innova Market Insights. Also on the list: Gender-specific marketing and unique flavor combinations that create a “wow” effect. To find out more, Carol Angrisani interviews Tom Vierhile, Innova’s VP of Strategic Insights. Click here for the full interview. Click here to download video

H-E-B Retains #1 Spot in Grocer Ranking

H-E-B once again was named the top food retailer in the hearts and minds of grocery shoppers, according to dunnhumby’s 8th Annual Retailer Preference Index. Join PLMA Live! for an exclusive interview with dunnhumby’s Erich Kahner on the just-released RPI. The RPI reveals how retailers can leverage their store brand portfolios to become a favorite shopping destination. Click here for the full interview. Click here to download video

Winter Essentials: The Latest from Kroger, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Albertsons

The long, cold days of winter have shoppers searching for products to keep them warm, cozy, and comfortable. In response, retailers have “winterized” their promotional calendars to meet consumer demand for cold-weather essentials. Click here to download video