PLMA to hold annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago in November

PLMA’s 2023 Annual Private Label Trade Show will be held Nov. 12-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago.

With more than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 5,000 individuals expected to attend, the show, which carries the theme, The Store Brands Phenomenon, is the largest event for store brands in North America, PLMA noted.  

“The private brand beauty business is glowing,” said Peggy Davies, president of PLMA, Dollar sales of private brand beauty products increased 5% to $3.6 billion in all outlets for the 52 weeks ending June 18, 2023, vs. the same period the prior year, according to Circana.  

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Among the many segments experiencing double-digit dollar sales growth: women’s fragrances soared 83% to $77.7 million; facial cosmetics, up 26% to $34.4 million; and lip cosmetics, 19% to $18.1 million, PLMA said.

"Exhibitors at PLMA’s Annual Private Label Trade Show will offer an array of on-trend beauty and cosmetic products to help retailers differentiate and better compete in this flourishing business,” said Davies.

When it comes to all things non-food, the PLMA Show represents one-stop shopping for the country's retail buyers. It's the only CPG event that covers all non-food grocery categories. Along with beauty and cosmetics, there will be pet care, personal and self-care, household and laundry, OTC pharmaceuticals, vitamins and supplements, paper and plastics, kitchenware, general merchandise, among other categories located in the South Hall.

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In addition, the show features shelf-stable groceries. beverages. fresh, frozen and refrigerated products, organic and foodservice products throughout the show floor.

For more information, contact PLMA at +1 212 972-3131, email [email protected] or visit online here.