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PLMA's Annual Private Label Trade Show

Name: PLMA's Annual Private Label Trade Show
Start: 2026-11-16
End: 2026-11-18
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

For more than 40 years, PLMA’s annual U.S. Private Label Trade Show has been the industry event of the year giving access to the growing private label market in the U.S. and Canada.

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8Speakers

11Sponsors

6Exhibitors

0On the bill · sessions

16Companies · in total

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Speakers

Programmed at PLMA's, in alphabetical order.

Booth Assignments

The trade show floor is divided into separate halls for Food & Beverage, and Home, Health & Self-Care. PLMA determines booth assignments based on multiple factors, including receipt of application and payment, product category, and space availability. Show floor halls and configuration are subject t

Eligibility Requirements

Exhibitor registration is open to consumer-packaged goods manufacturers whose products are available for private label retail distribution. Providers of ingredients, flavors, fragrances, packaging, supply chain and logistics, among others including ESG services, are eligible to participate too.

Exhibit Rates

PLMA’s 2026 Annual Private Label Trade Show provides an affordable exhibiting opportunity for manufacturers looking to reach top retail buyers. Exhibitors can select from a variety of booth configurations, while companies from outside the U.S. may also participate through country-specific pavilions

Official Program Guide

PLMA exhibitors get a free listing in the Official Program Guide which includes company name, address, phone, website, email, product offerings, and exhibitor personnel. Advertising space is also available for companies who wish to promote their booth location or products.

Overview

PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show will be held November 15-17 · the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and just 20 minutes from Chicago’s downtown area. The Convention Center is also walking distance from many hotels and rest

PLMA Matchmaker™

PLMA Matchmaker helps retailers and wholesalers arrange appointments with exhibitors prior to the show. Exhibitors receive secure access codes prior to the show in order to participate.

Seminars and Speakers

PLMA keeps Show attendees current with a special seminar and speakers' program on the latest industry trends and topics of interest. This includes Opening Seminars on Sunday, the Monday Keynote Breakfast and the Tuesday Retail Trends Breakfast.

Show Navigator

PLMA’s Show Navigator provides category-by-category listings of exhibitors including full contact details and is made available to all registered retail and wholesale visitors 30 days prior to the show to help them identify exhibitors that they want to visit. In their online listings exhibitors can

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