Presented by the Private Label Manufacturers Association

The Place To Be!

Where are you going to be Nov.17-19, 2013? The answer should be at PLMA’s2013 Private Label Trade Show or you will be missing the private label

selling opportunity of the year. Buyers from today’s supermarkets, supercenters,drug chains, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, online retailers, importers,exporters, wholesalers, discounters, and even military exchanges will all be onhand to see new products and find new suppliers.

You won’t be alone either. More than 1,000 companies from 35 countries will be exhibiting their products, including 15 international pavilions. For morethan 30 years, PLMA’s annual trade show has been the industry event of theyear, where retailers and wholesalers source for their private label programs.From food, snacks and beverages to household and kitchen products, fromhealth and beauty to GM. Exhibitors range from small and medium-sizecompanies to well-known national brand makers who also supply store brands.

To maximize efficiency, the show floor is divided into three halls. The North Hallis devoted to food, snacks and beverages while the South Hall presents healthand beauty, household and GM. The new Sky Hall spotlights new exhibitors and store brands fastest-growing categories.

Exhibitors can use New Product Expo to showcase innovations in products and packaging as well as announce new products to retail buyers using PLMA’sonline Show Preview prior to the show. PLMA’s Official Program Guide offersadvertising opportunities to draw attention to exhibitors’booth location and products on display.

PLMA’s 2013 Private Label Trade Show will be tough to beat. No show offers exhibitors an opportunity to meet as many buyers from as many retail channels.That’s why almost 85% of the show’s exhibit space is renewed every year. Don’t miss the chance to build your private label business. Private label market share continues to grow. That’s why PLMA’s annual show is the place to be.

Nov.17-19 • Chicago

The Place To Be!

ONLINE SHOW PREVIEW Exhibitors are invited to announce new products on PLMA’s Show Preview, which is sent to all registered retailand wholesale visitors 30 days prior to the show. Exhibitors can also submit new products for display in PLMA’s New Product Expo®, which is located inside PLMA’s IdeaSupermarket® and open during show hours.

PLMA MATCHMAKER™ PLMA Matchmaker helps retailers and wholesalers arrangeappointments with exhibitors prior to the show. Exhibitorsreceive secure access codes prior to the show in order to participate.

SEMINARS AND SPECIAL EVENTSExhibitor personnel receive free admission to PLMA’sOpening Night Reception, Salute to Excellence Breakfastand the PLMA Live! Breakfast as well as Sunday’s seminar program.

EXHIBIT RATESThe cost of exhibiting at PLMA’s 2013 Private Label TradeShow is extremely attractive, too. Choose from a variety of in-line or island configurations. This year's member rates are:

1 booth (10' x 10') $ 3,000 2 booths (10' x 20') $ 3,5003 booths (10' x 30') $ 4,5004 booths (10' x 40') $ 5,5004-unit island (20’ x 20’) $ 6,0006-unit island (20' x 30') $ 8,0008-unit island (20' x 40') $10,00010-unit island (20' x 50') $12,000

EXHIBITING-AT-A-GLANCE

SHOW LOCATIONPLMA’s 2013 Private Label Trade Show will be held at the Rosemont Convention Center, only 10 minutes fromChicago's O'Hare International Airport. Convenientlylocated within walking distance or short shuttle bus ridesfrom major hotels, the convention center providesexhibitors with an easy-to-reach, efficient venue for trade shows.

TRADE SHOW SCHEDULEFriday, November 15Booth Set-Up 8:00am - 6:00pmSaturday, November 16Booth Set-Up 8:00am - 6:00pmSunday, November 17 Booth Set-Up 8:00am - 6:00pmSeminars & Workshops 2:00pm - 4:00pmOpening Night Reception 7:00pm - 8:00pmMonday, November 18Salute to Excellence Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00amSky Hall Open 8:00am - 6:00pmTrade Show Floor Open 9:00am - 6:00pmTuesday, November 19 PLMA Live! Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00amTrade Show Floor Open 9:00am - 4:00pmWednesday, November 20 Booth Breakdown 8:00am - 1:00pm

BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS The trade show floor is divided into separate halls for foodand home and health. All booth assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis in order of receipt of applicationand payment, product eligibility and availability of space.

OFFICIAL PROGRAM GUIDEAs a PLMA exhibitor, you get a free listing in the OfficialProgram Guide which includes company name, address,phone, website, email, product lines and exhibitorpersonnel. Advertising space is also available forcompanies who wish to promote their booth location or products.

PLMA LIVE! COVERAGEThe show is also broadcast over the Internet to retailersacross the country on www.plmalive.com as well as to TV monitors in hotels and exhibition halls.

PRELIMINARY RETAIL AND WHOLESALE REGISTRATION LISTExhibitors receive a preliminary retailer and wholesaler list30 days prior to the show to help arrange appointments in advance. A final list is available after the show to helpfollow up on contacts and arrange post-showappointments.

SupermarketsA & PAHOLD USAALBERTSON'SALDIANGELO CAPUTO'S FRESH MARKETSBAG 'N' SAVEBASHAS’BI-LOBIG Y FOODS, INC.BRISTOL FARMSBROOKSHIRE BROTHERSBROOKSHIRE GROCERYDAVE'S SUPERMARKETSDELHAIZE AMERICADEMOULAS SUPERMARKETSDOROTHY LANE MARKETSEL SUPERFAIRPLAY FOODSFAIRWAY MARKETSFOOD LIONFOODTOWNFRESH & EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETTHE FRESH MARKETGIANT EAGLEGIANT FOOD STORESGROCERY OUTLETHAGGENHANNAFORD BROS.HARRIS TEETERHARVEY'S SUPERMARKETSH-E-B GROCERY COMPANYHEINEN'S FINE FOODSHY-VEEINGLES MARKETSINTERNATIONAL AMERICANSUPERMARKETSKOWALSKI'S MARKETSK-VA-TTHE KROGER CO.LOWES FOODSLUND FOOD HOLDINGSMEIJERNEW SEASONS MARKETPRICE CHOPPER/GOLUB CORP.PRICE RITE SUPERMARKETSPUBLIXRALEY'SROCHE BROS.SAFEWAY INC.SAVE MART SUPERMARKETSSAVE-A-LOTSCHNUCKSSEDANO'SSHOP & SAVE MARKETSPROUTS FARMERS MARKETSTATER BROS.STOP & SHOPTHREE BEARS ALASKATOPS MARKETSTRADE FAIR SUPERMARKETSTREASURE ISLAND FOODSWEGMANS FOOD MARKETSWEIS MARKETSWESTERN BEEFWINCO FOODSWINN-DIXIE STORESDrug ChainsBARTELL DRUGSCVS/CAREMARKDISCOUNT DRUG MARTDUANE READEHARMON FACE VALUESKERR DRUGMARC GLASSMANNAVARRO DISCOUNT PHARMACIESRITE AID CORP.USA DRUGWALGREEN CO.

Mass MerchandisersJC PENNEYKMARTSEARSSHOPKOSMART & FINAL STORESTARGETVARIETY WHOLESALERSWALMART STORES, INC.Dollar Stores & DiscountersBIG LOTS STORESDOLLAR GENERAL CORP.DOLLAR TREEFAMILY DOLLARFRED'S, INC.JACK'S 99¢ WORLD99¢ ONLYR. H. RENYClub StoresBJ'S WHOLESALE CLUBCOSTCO WHOLESALEPRICESMARTSAM'S CLUBConvenience StoresBP CONVENIENCE STORESCIRCLE KCUMBERLAND FARMSHOLIDAY COMPANIESKUM & GOKWIK TRIPMAPCORACETRAC PETROLEUM7-ELEVENSHEETZSPEEDWAY STUCKEY’STHORNTONSVALEROWAWASpecialty RetailersACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORSACE HARDWAREADVANCE AUTO PARTSAMAZON.COMBABIES 'R' USBALDUCCI'SBED BATH & BEYONDCHRISTMAS TREE SHOPSCITARELLACOST PLUS WORLD MARKETDEAN & DELUCAFRESH DIRECTGNCPEAPODPETCOPETSMARTSTAPLESSTEW LEONARD'STOYS 'R' USTRADER JOE'SULTATHE VITAMIN SHOPPEWHOLE FOODS MARKET

Co-ops & WholesalersAFFILIATED FOODS MIDWESTASSOCIATED GROCERS OF FLORIDAASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERSASSOCIATED WHOLESALERS INC.BOZZUTO'S INC.C & S WHOLESALE GROCERSCARDINAL HEALTHCENTRAL GROCERSCERTCOCHAIN DRUG CONSORTIUMCHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOC.DIK DRUGGREAT LAKES WHOLESALEGROCERS SUPPLYHARVARD DRUGIGA, INC.KINRAYKRASDALE FOODSMCKESSON CORP.MCLANE COMPANYMERCHANT DISTRIBUTORSNASH FINCHPIGGLY WIGGLYPRIDE PRODUCTS CORP.ROUNDY'SSPARTAN STORESSUPERVALU INC.TOPCOUNIFIED GROCERSVALU MERCHANDISERSWAKEFERN FOOD CORP.WESTERN FAMILY FOODS INC.WHITE ROSE FOODSInternational RetailersAEON TOPVALU CO.ALDI AUSTRALIAALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARDALKOSTOALMACENES EXITOBRAVO SUPERMARKETSBUDGET FOOD STORESCADENA COMERCIAL OXXOCALLEJACARNE MARTCENCOSUD S.A.CENTRO CUESTA NACIONALCGC JAPANCHEDRAUICOMPANIA GALYCO-OP ATLANTICCORPORATION FAVORITACOST RIGHT LIMITEDCOSTCO WHOLESALE CANADADIA BRASILDOLLARAMAE-LAND GROUPE-MARTFAMILIPRIXFARMACIA GUADALAJARAFARMACIAS AHUMADAFARMACIAS BENAVIDESFARMACIAS ECONOMICASFEDERATED CO-OPERATIVESGIANT TIGER STORES

GRUPO PAO DE ACUCARH. Y. LOUIE CO.H-E-B MEXICOHOMEPLUSITO YOKADO CO.JA-E STORES SHANGHAIJEAN COUTU GROUPKATZ GROUP CANADAKAUPAS HFLOBLAWSLOTTE MARTM & M MEAT SHOPSMAMI MARTMEGA MARTMERCATODO S.A.METRO RICHELIEUMICHAEL ROSSY LTEE.MONDOU LTEE.NONG HYUPNORTH WEST CO.OVERWAITEA FOOD GROUPPETLAND CANADAPHARMASAVE DRUGS NATIONALPROXIMPUREGOLD PRICE CLUBSAFEWAY CANADASAM'S CLUB BRASILSAM'S CLUB MEXICOSEIYU7-ELEVEN JAPAN7-ELEVEN TAIWANSHANGHAI JINGTU CO.SHINSEGAE CO.SHOPPERS DRUG MARTSHOPRITE CHECKERSSOBEYS INC.SORIANASULTAN CENTERSUPER 99SUPER CENTROSUPER MARKET KANESUESUPERMERCADO CENTRALSUPERMERCADO RICOYSUPERMERCADOS ECONOSUPERTIENDAS Y DROGUERIAS OLIMPICATARGET CANADATIENDAS TRES BTSURUYAUNIMARCUNIPRIXWALDO'S DOLAR MART MEXICOWALMART ARGENTINAWALMART BRASILWALMART CANADAWALMART CENTRO AMERICAWALMART CHILEWALMART MEXICOWALMART PUERTO RICOWATSON DRUGSWOOLWORTHS AUSTRALIAMilitaryARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE (AAFES)

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RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS YOU CAN MEET AT THE SHOW

* PLMA's retail and wholesale list is based on attendance at past PLMA trade shows.

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Nov.17-19 • Chicago

Welcome to the Private LabelManufacturers Association. It’s a big

family, too. With more than 3,500 membercompanies worldwide, PLMA is the onlyindustry organization devoted entirely to promoting the interests of storebrands. Through its year-roundprograms and publications, PLMA gives members the contacts andservices they need to competeeffectively in today’s marketplace.

MEMBERSHIP PROFILEFounded in 1979, PLMA’s membershipranges from multi-nationalcorporations to small family-ownedsuppliers. Their products include food, beverages, snacks, health and beauty, household, kitchen, housewares, DIY, leisureand general merchandise. Many member manufacturers only do private label. Others are well-known brand makers who also have private label capacity. Together, they form PLMA’s ActiveMembership. For brokers and trade suppliers, there is PLMA’sAssociate Membership. For international companies, there is PLMA International Council.

TRADE SHOWS PLMA provides member manufacturers with sellingopportunities around the world. In addition to PLMA’s annualshow in Chicago, PLMA presents the “World of Private Label”International Trade Show in May in Amsterdam in Europe.PLMA’s Shanghai Private Label Fair in China in December ispresented in partnership with the Shanghai InternationalSourcing Promotion Center.

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS PLMA also presents industry conferences and events throughoutthe year that deal with current issues from marketing andconsumer trends to trade practices and legislative and regulatoryconcerns. These include PLMA’s Annual Meeting & LeadershipConference held in March and PLMA’s Washington Conference in October.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION Members can also participate in

PLMA’s Executive Education program,developed in conjunction with St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. The program offers a 3-day program ofcourses covering private label history,retail marketing and merchandising,new product development andpromotion in June and a special 2-day curriculum in November priorto the start of the trade show.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONSPLMA provides members with key intelligence data, too.

In conjunction with The Nielsen Company, PLMA publishes theAnnual Private Label Yearbook with market share data fromsupermarkets, drug chains and mass merchandisers. PLMA alsoregularly tracks consumer shopping behavior in conjunction withGfK Research. To keep members informed throughout the year,PLMA provides members with the online E-Scanner newsletters.

PLMA.ORG PLMA Member Services are coordinated through an exclusivemember service website PLMA.ORG. These services includePLMA’s Internet Yearbook with Nielsen market share data for over 700 product categories and subcategories across allchannels and nine geographical regions on a quarterly basis.Members-only services also include access to PLMA’s IdeaSupermarket, with research on products and packaging ofretailers around the world and PLMA’s broker and supplierdirectories.

A UNIQUE ORGANIZATION FOR A UNIQUE INDUSTRYYou may belong to other trade associations,you may exhibit in other trade shows, but PLMA is unique. That is why it hasgrown bigger and bigger for 30years. Exhibit and join the family.