Direct-from-the-Show-Floor Coverage

All the products. All the trends. Join news anchor Jodi Daley and PLMA president Brian Sharoff for direct-from-the-show-floor coverage of this year's PLMA Private Label Trade Show. Daily news briefings with reports from Michael Sansolo on food and beverages, Bob Vosburgh on health and beauty, and Carol Angrisani on housewares and kitchenware. Plus, Tim Simmons will keep an eye on breakfast speakers. Click here for video.

A veteran retailing expert believes there's a new world of supermarkets right around the corner. Allan Noddle says stores will look different, offer new ranges of prepared foods, and integrate online and brick and mortar shopping. All these changes spell a big opportunity for store brands.

Briefings-at-a-Glance

Research and Technology:
Retail Apocalypse? Hardly

The flood of closings long-predicted for the bricks-and-mortar retail landscape may not be as dire as predicted, but certain channels are in deeper water than others. Brad Edmondson offers statistical analysis of who’s falling and rising with the tide. Click here for video.

Category Profile: Soup's On...and Appetizers Too

Whether served as a snack, quick pick-me-up or a replacement meal, today’s soups and appetizers are hot with new products and tastes. Bob Vosburgh details the major trends influencing the category, and who’s preparing the next course for further growth.

Pet Retailers Adopt New CEOs

Both PetSmart and Petco recently appointed new leaders that come from contrasting C-suite pedigrees. David Merrefield explains the potential strategies behind the hirings that could help differentiate the companies from each other ‑ and competitors.

Innovation isn’t Easy

Private label offers many opportunities for manufacturers these days, but it also offers plenty of challenges. PLMA's Tim Simmons speaks with Dean Erstad, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Seneca Foods, who believes innovation is one of them.

Big Changes Ahead in Retailing

Direct-from-the-Show-Floor Coverage

Briefings-at-a-Glance

Research and Technology:Retail Apocalypse? Hardly

Research and Technology:
Retail Apocalypse? Hardly