Aldi President To Keynote At PLMA Show
Aldi president Dave Rinaldo will deliver the keynote address at the Private Label Manufacturers Association 2024 Private Label Trade Show set for November in Chicago.
Rinaldo will speak at the Monday Keynote Breakfast on November 18 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, which is adjacent to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, site of the annual show.
His presentation, “Hungry for Value: How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Fuel the Private Label Boom,” will focus on how demand for private label is at an all-time high, and the industry is poised for continued growth. Rinaldo will share insights about the retailer mindset and how the private label industry can come together to make the most of this historic moment.
Rinaldo has served as president at Aldi since 2020, after more than 20 years with the company. He oversees the retailer’s product, marketing, and sustainability strategies. He also travels the country to lead operations of regional warehouses and stores.
He began his career with the grocer in 2000 as a district manager trainee. He rose through the ranks to serve in various other roles within the company, including president of Aldi Australia for three years. He was part of the team that launched the first Aldi stores in Florida in 2008. He has worked in various roles supporting the growth of the grocer in the Southeastern U.S. market.
Running from November 17-19, this year’s event will feature tens of thousands of store brand products on display at some 3,000 exhibit booths of nearly 1,800 suppliers representing more than 60 countries. The show floor will feature more than 50 national pavilions and special sections for wine and spirits, beauty and cosmetics, and home, health, and self-care.