Jack Sinclair, Sprouts CEO highlights PLMA's 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference, April 2-4
Headlined by a keynote from Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, the Phoenix-based, healthy food grocer, PLMA's 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference themed “Private Brands: Spirit of the Past, Force for the Future” will be held April 2-4, 2025, at the Mountain Shadows Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona.
This year’s Conference format will feature shorter presentations, more engaging topics, and several panel discussions, along with numerous networking opportunities.
“The Leadership Conference is indeed a significant event for our industry’s professionals, ranking just below the Private Label Trade Show in Chicago in terms of importance, “said PLMA President, Peggy Davies. “It serves as a platform to take part in discussions and learn from experts about current issues affecting the industry while also offering attendees the opportunity to connect and build relationships.”
Sinclair, whose "Fireside Chat" will conclude the Conference, brings more than 35 years of experience in retail and grocery to Sprouts since joining the company in June 2019. He was previously CEO of 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Grocery Division of Walmart, Inc.
On the main stage, Thomas Bailey, Executive Director, Consumer Foods, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness, will deliver the opening presentation, "The Perfect Storm." On day two, “Saving America: Private Brands Helping Retailers, Consumers, and Farmers” will be presented by Burt P. Flickinger III, Strategic Resource Group. He will explain how the role of private brands has never been more important for shoppers, retailers and the agriculture community.
Of note will be a panel moderated by industry consultant Michael Sansolo, exploring the impact of new Rx weight loss medications on consumer behavior and food marketing, and how store brands can support healthier lifestyles.
Panelists Include:
- Maria Arand, 84.51° and Kroger
- Katie Bowles, Deloitte
- Jocelyn Carter, Kerry
- Rachel Dalton, Kantar
- Laurie Demeritt, The Hartman Group
Other industry leaders from McKinsey, GlobalData, and more will be presenting during the three-day event.
Registration for PLMA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference is complimentary for retailers and wholesalers. Early bird registration is $599 for members and $799 for non-members until December 13, 2024. After December 13, rates will be $699 for members and $899 for non-members.
Visit https://plma.com/events/2025-annual-meeting-and-leadership-conference for more information and to register.