<![CDATA[PLMA Live!]]>68ed2592-38d6-51c2-8736-c07dba0ce85bThu, 08 Oct 2026 17:45:50 +0000Captivate.fmPLMAhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4b5d954a-5c12-4cbe-9151-432e6543d01e/PLMALiveSQ.jpgPLMA Live!PLMAPLMAPLMA Live! delivers weekly updates on private label developments in the U.S. and globally, featuring expert business analysis. Access comprehensive video coverage of important industry events, trends, and key figures; available anytime and on any device. Produced by PLMA. https://www.plma.com/news/plma-livefalseepisodicnopodcastSample Test Upload AutogenerateSample Test Upload AutogenerateFull Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description Full Description

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]]>ee74415f-15a5-485e-b321-9d9508521320Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:45:00 -040000:58falsefullInside PLMA's 2026 Show: Four Officials Share What to ExpectInside PLMA's 2026 Show: Four Officials Share What to ExpectPLMA's 2026 Private Label Trade Show is the largest event of its kind. Find out what makes it the “Store Brands Marketplace” - from the extraordinary product assortment and special displays to international participation, networking opportunities and educational offerings.

Get the latest updates from four top PLMA officials:

  • Dan Weil, Senior Director, Chicago Trade Show
  • Enriketa Beluli, Sr. Mgr., Exhibitor Relations & Intl. Pavilions
  • Suzanne Caputo, Director, Retail Trade Relations 
  • Kristal Sevcik, Senior Director, Member Relations

]]>PLMA's 2026 Private Label Trade Show is the largest event of its kind. Find out what makes it the “Store Brands Marketplace” - from the extraordinary product assortment and special displays to international participation, networking opportunities and educational offerings.

Get the latest updates from four top PLMA officials:

  • Dan Weil, Senior Director, Chicago Trade Show
  • Enriketa Beluli, Sr. Mgr., Exhibitor Relations & Intl. Pavilions
  • Suzanne Caputo, Director, Retail Trade Relations 
  • Kristal Sevcik, Senior Director, Member Relations

]]>4bb6ec59-7fb8-48d0-a4d5-4c15f467d76bMon, 21 Sep 2026 13:18:33 -040016:12falsefullWhat to Know About Retail Media NetworksWhat to Know About Retail Media NetworksCyndi Loza, Senior Editor at the Path to Purchase Institute, discusses how Retail Media Networks help CPGs deliver the right message at the right time. As media owners, retailers can leverage RMNs to quickly react to trends for private label success, Loza says. Hear more from Loza about RMNs in an interview with Michael Sansolo.

]]>Cyndi Loza, Senior Editor at the Path to Purchase Institute, discusses how Retail Media Networks help CPGs deliver the right message at the right time. As media owners, retailers can leverage RMNs to quickly react to trends for private label success, Loza says. Hear more from Loza about RMNs in an interview with Michael Sansolo.

]]>c636fd08-b53f-4c29-b567-efce0f21da98Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -040007:27falsefullPrivate Label Then and Now: Lessons from the 1970sPrivate Label Then and Now: Lessons from the 1970sWhat are the similarities between the current economic landscape and 1970s-style stagflation? What are the opportunities for store brands? To find out, PLMA convened a year-ahead panel discussion featuring three industry veterans: Thomas Ewing, T. Marzetti Company; Mark Krakauer, MWK Marketing and consumer goods consultant; and Jim Wisner of Wisner Marketing. The panelists share their perspectives on quality, consistency and other factors that position store brand food and nonfoods for success in the year ahead, including growing potential for premium private label. Michael Sansolo moderates.

]]>What are the similarities between the current economic landscape and 1970s-style stagflation? What are the opportunities for store brands? To find out, PLMA convened a year-ahead panel discussion featuring three industry veterans: Thomas Ewing, T. Marzetti Company; Mark Krakauer, MWK Marketing and consumer goods consultant; and Jim Wisner of Wisner Marketing. The panelists share their perspectives on quality, consistency and other factors that position store brand food and nonfoods for success in the year ahead, including growing potential for premium private label. Michael Sansolo moderates.

]]>186c81bb-9b57-4860-b5f8-58a3ddd6fcfdWed, 22 Jul 2026 17:20:00 -040022:56falsefullOrganics in Europe: From Niche to Mass MarketOrganics in Europe: From Niche to Mass MarketEurope’s organic market is gaining momentum as retailers expand assortments and consumers prioritize health, sustainability, and plant-based products. Private label is emerging as a key growth driver, creating new opportunities for suppliers. Dennis Hvam, International Market Director at Organic Denmark, explains how Denmark’s organic model supports innovation, affordability, and retailer partnerships, while encouraging suppliers to focus on differentiation and long-term growth.

]]>Europe’s organic market is gaining momentum as retailers expand assortments and consumers prioritize health, sustainability, and plant-based products. Private label is emerging as a key growth driver, creating new opportunities for suppliers. Dennis Hvam, International Market Director at Organic Denmark, explains how Denmark’s organic model supports innovation, affordability, and retailer partnerships, while encouraging suppliers to focus on differentiation and long-term growth.

]]>131ac676-93ab-4873-825e-f6a6a79f0fccMon, 06 Jul 2026 15:28:42 -040012:49falsefullBeyond Price: Eroski’s Private Label Growth StrategyBeyond Price: Eroski’s Private Label Growth StrategyPrivate label at Eroski’s serves not only as a key sales driver, but also as a reflection of the retailer’s identity, values, and customer proposition. Beatriz Santos, Commercial Director, explains how Eroski combines a strong private-label offering with customer insight, personalized promotions, local engagement, and data-driven decision-making. She also outlines how close supplier partnerships and advanced analytics help shape the retailer’s approach, while pointing to emerging opportunities in pet care, premium indulgence, and innovation-led product development.

]]>Private label at Eroski’s serves not only as a key sales driver, but also as a reflection of the retailer’s identity, values, and customer proposition. Beatriz Santos, Commercial Director, explains how Eroski combines a strong private-label offering with customer insight, personalized promotions, local engagement, and data-driven decision-making. She also outlines how close supplier partnerships and advanced analytics help shape the retailer’s approach, while pointing to emerging opportunities in pet care, premium indulgence, and innovation-led product development.

]]>50adcd4d-5d1a-445b-9957-69a72b73dae7Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:22:52 -040021:49falsefullThe Convergence of Beauty, Health and WellnessThe Convergence of Beauty, Health and WellnessA shift is taking place in the beauty, health and wellness space. Many consumers no longer view them as separate categories and departments. Beauty, health and wellness have converged into one industry, says Mitchell Collens of AlixPartners. Take vitamins. They are now being marketed not only for physical well-being, but also for appearance. Likewise, consumers view skincare products as a key contributor to their wellness routines. Collens explains the concept of health and wellness from the “outside in” -- and beauty from the “inside out.”

]]>A shift is taking place in the beauty, health and wellness space. Many consumers no longer view them as separate categories and departments. Beauty, health and wellness have converged into one industry, says Mitchell Collens of AlixPartners. Take vitamins. They are now being marketed not only for physical well-being, but also for appearance. Likewise, consumers view skincare products as a key contributor to their wellness routines. Collens explains the concept of health and wellness from the “outside in” -- and beauty from the “inside out.”

]]>a853e1bb-2eca-4006-916b-bbf7ae51e31bFri, 01 May 2026 13:59:47 -040004:23falsefullWalmart’s Scott Morris on Great Value RedesignWalmart’s Scott Morris on Great Value RedesignIn an exclusive interview with PLMA Live!, Scott Morris - Walmart's Senior Vice President of Private Brands Food, Consumables, and Manufacturing - discusses the redesign of Great Value, the company’s flagship and largest private brand. Morris shares key details of the brand’s first refresh in more than a decade. Plus, he speaks with Michael Sansolo on other topics, including health and wellness, sustainability and supplier partnerships.

]]>In an exclusive interview with PLMA Live!, Scott Morris - Walmart's Senior Vice President of Private Brands Food, Consumables, and Manufacturing - discusses the redesign of Great Value, the company’s flagship and largest private brand. Morris shares key details of the brand’s first refresh in more than a decade. Plus, he speaks with Michael Sansolo on other topics, including health and wellness, sustainability and supplier partnerships.

]]>54adf0a6-d9eb-4483-b5d3-4ef83ef22cf7Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:16:09 -040005:53falsefullTopco Amplifies Store Brands with Music PartnershipsTopco Amplifies Store Brands with Music PartnershipsFrom Lance Bass of NSYNC to AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, pop music icons have strong connections to Topco Associates’ private brands. Jenny Applegate - Topco’s Vice President, Brand & Marketing - speaks with PLMA Live! about how music partnerships featuring Food Club, Crav’n Flavor and other store brands cater to multiple generations of shoppers. Watch Michael Sansolo’s interview with Applegate here.

]]>From Lance Bass of NSYNC to AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, pop music icons have strong connections to Topco Associates’ private brands. Jenny Applegate - Topco’s Vice President, Brand & Marketing - speaks with PLMA Live! about how music partnerships featuring Food Club, Crav’n Flavor and other store brands cater to multiple generations of shoppers. Watch Michael Sansolo’s interview with Applegate here.

]]>1abbf4a7-0da3-4685-b016-69939fd5eb06Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:52:52 -040006:59falsefullAvenues for Private Label Growth: Premium, Occasion-Based Marketing and MoreAvenues for Private Label Growth: Premium, Occasion-Based Marketing and MoreIn an interview with Carol Angrisani, Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData, explains that there's plenty of headroom for growth of private label in the U.S. market. That's why it's important for companies to move beyond pricing and value and diversify into other avenues for growth, including premium products and occasion-based marketing. Likewise, companies need to pinpoint and respond to the needs of specific demographic groups. Saunders cites the Urban Pizza line from Waitrose as an example of a product line that accomplishes just that.

]]>In an interview with Carol Angrisani, Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData, explains that there's plenty of headroom for growth of private label in the U.S. market. That's why it's important for companies to move beyond pricing and value and diversify into other avenues for growth, including premium products and occasion-based marketing. Likewise, companies need to pinpoint and respond to the needs of specific demographic groups. Saunders cites the Urban Pizza line from Waitrose as an example of a product line that accomplishes just that.

]]>a65ebe62-70dc-443a-80c0-73060e1f81d8Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:21:24 -040006:58falsefullSupplier Strategies: How to Improve Your Sales ApproachSupplier Strategies: How to Improve Your Sales ApproachSuppliers may have valuable ideas for retail clients on how to grow the category and improve profitability, but need to communicate with them more effectively, says Christopher Gardier, Catalyst Consultants. Gardier works with companies to adjust sales messaging in a way that resonates with customers and makes them an “irreplaceable” supplier. He outlines ways to improve the sales approach and build an organization that solves retailers' business problems in this interview with Michael Sansolo. Gardier will address this topic at PLMA’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, April 15-17, in Bentonville, Arkansas. His co-presenter is Julien Leblanc of blueprint N.A. Click here for details about the conference.

]]>Suppliers may have valuable ideas for retail clients on how to grow the category and improve profitability, but need to communicate with them more effectively, says Christopher Gardier, Catalyst Consultants. Gardier works with companies to adjust sales messaging in a way that resonates with customers and makes them an “irreplaceable” supplier. He outlines ways to improve the sales approach and build an organization that solves retailers' business problems in this interview with Michael Sansolo. Gardier will address this topic at PLMA’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, April 15-17, in Bentonville, Arkansas. His co-presenter is Julien Leblanc of blueprint N.A. Click here for details about the conference.

]]>9a86d812-1925-4791-95b4-0006e35c5d5aWed, 25 Feb 2026 14:56:12 -040006:01falsefullThe Debate Over Ultra-Processed Foods: What to Know and How to Act - PodcastThe Debate Over Ultra-Processed Foods: What to Know and How to Act - PodcastFrom school cafeterias to the U.S. government, concerns about ultra-processed foods are a big topic of conversation. Hear about the science foundation, business implications, misinformation and reasons why private brands should pay close attention. Watch Carol Angrisani's interview with Kantha Shelke, Ph. D., senior lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and principal of food science strategy firm Corvus Blue.

]]>From school cafeterias to the U.S. government, concerns about ultra-processed foods are a big topic of conversation. Hear about the science foundation, business implications, misinformation and reasons why private brands should pay close attention. Watch Carol Angrisani's interview with Kantha Shelke, Ph. D., senior lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and principal of food science strategy firm Corvus Blue.

]]>6917eb85-274c-4e43-b06b-9daeaef1059fThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:41:11 -040007:21falsefullH-E-B Wins Top Spot Again in dunnhumby’s new Retailer Preference Index - PodcastH-E-B Wins Top Spot Again in dunnhumby’s new Retailer Preference Index - PodcastFor the 9th year running, Texas-based regional standout H-E-B is in the lead. Find out what customers loved and why, and take a deeper dive into what worked in 2025 for grocery outlets. Dunnhumby's new Retailer Preference Index (RPI) is out and reveals some interesting changes in the American marketplace. Plus, find out how your store brand could be the secret formula for driving sales among all shoppers. Join Maureen Donoghue for an insightful conversation with dunnhumby's Erich Kahner, Director of Competitive Strategy and Insights.

Return to PLMA Live!

]]>For the 9th year running, Texas-based regional standout H-E-B is in the lead. Find out what customers loved and why, and take a deeper dive into what worked in 2025 for grocery outlets. Dunnhumby's new Retailer Preference Index (RPI) is out and reveals some interesting changes in the American marketplace. Plus, find out how your store brand could be the secret formula for driving sales among all shoppers. Join Maureen Donoghue for an insightful conversation with dunnhumby's Erich Kahner, Director of Competitive Strategy and Insights.

Return to PLMA Live!

]]>f4fdabcb-0625-40a1-8e13-427dd74ff55cMon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:35 -040010:48falsefullLidl U.S. CEO Joel Rampoldt Exclusive Interview - AudioLidl U.S. CEO Joel Rampoldt Exclusive Interview - Audio0c7e2cc3-b52c-43fa-ba3c-571f3b98cba6Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:53:45 -040003:21falsefull