16-18 October 2012

PLMA’s Executive Education Programme
Nyenrode Business Universiteit Breukelen, Netherlands

A unique three-day programme has been developed by PLMA in conjunction with Nyenrode Business Universiteit devoted entirely to private label. Classes include lectures, interactive workshops, case studies and store visits. From theory to practice, the curriculum includes what executives need to know about private label: private label strategy, manufacturer-retailer relations, supply chain management, new product development, Product Lifecycle Management, innovation management, promotion and trends around the world.

11-13 November 2012

PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show
Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, IL USA

Private label is growing in market share and consumer popularity throughout the US. To learn more about the trends and make contacts with US manufacturers, retailers, sales agents and suppliers, visit PLMA’s annual US trade show. All major supermarkets, drug chains, mass merchandisers, department stores, convenience stores, and wholesalers of all kinds will be there. The show includes seminars and workshops, New Product Expo, Idea Supermarket® and special events for the trade. For more information, contact PLMA directly. Telephone 1-212-972-3131 or email info@plma.com.

12-14 December 2012

PLMA's "Shanghai Private Label Fair"
Shanghai Mart Exhibition Centre, Shanghai, China

With more than 1 billion people, everyone is looking at China as the market of the future. Wal-Mart, Carrefour, Tesco, Metro and Watsons are opening new stores in cities across the country. Private label is still in its infancy, but these retailers are experienced private label leaders and they see opportunities for their own brands. Chinese retailers like Lianhua and Wumart are developing their own brands too. PLMA is organising a private label trade show in conjunction with the Shanghai International Sourcing Promotion Center to help members source and sell in China.

27-28 February 2013

PLMA's International Roundtable Conference
Prague, Czech Republic

For more than 20 years, PLMA's annual roundtable conference has helped member manufacturers and retailers in Europe to identify opportunities in private label, learn about the latest trends and understand competitive challenges. Each year PLMA chooses one of the major European cities to host the annual roundtable conference. This year's venue will be Prague. For more information contact PLMA.

28-29 May 2013

PLMA’s Annual “World of Private Label”
International Trade Show
RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

All over the world, private label is growing more and more popular. The growth of private label reflects in this year’s “World of Private Label” Trade Show. It is the number one trade show in the world that is entirely dedicated to private label industry with more than 3800 exhibit stands and with retail and wholesale buyers, executives from supermarkets, hypermarkets, drugstores, discounters, department stores, specialty stores, DIY, cash & carry, hospitality industry and buying groups plus importers and exporters from over 100 countries in attendance. Special features at the show include PLMA’s Idea Supermarket, where visitors can see private label products on display from retailers across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. To see the latest in manufacturers’ new products, there is PLMA’s New Product Expo. Seminars will take place on Monday, 27th of May, before trade show days.