Providing the education and collaboration

to solve your most pressing business issues

 

The COVID-19 crisis has significantly disrupted and is changing the way the industry and trading partners conduct business. The need for enhanced communications and planning, agility and speed are the new normal as companies seek to stabilize their business operations and plan for the future to better serve consumers and society at large.


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Private brands: Delivering on consumer needs when it matters most

With a continued rapid growth in sales over the years, private brands have become a major decision driver when it comes to where people shop. Ensuring your private brands can deliver a reliable solution in times of crisis is key to maintaining customer loyalty, continued visibility, and establishing connectivity with your customers.

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Introducing Business Conference Suites!

Designed for private brand leaders to discuss key business issues and priorities in order to accelerate business recovery and stabilization. Manufacturers/Suppliers host private, 45-minute business appointments.

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Response and planning in times of disruption

Being agile and proactive in execution is key to ensuring your private brands can deliver on the challenge of today's challenges.

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Connect with your target market

Sponsoring the 2020 Private Brands Summit is an excellent way to get your products in front of valuable trading partners. Ready to propel the success of your brand?

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FAQs

You have questions? We have answers!

For your convenience, we've compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the FMI Private Brands Summit + Business Conference Suites.

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Coronavirus resources

Coronavirus resources for the food industry

As your companies continue to respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, FMI is by your side providing guidance and support.

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LEARN

Focused insights and learnings on:

 

  • Update on COVID-19 crisis
  • Looking Ahead: The Road to Recovery 
  • Global Perspectives and Lessons Learned 
  • Supply Chain Resiliency and Recovery 
  • Public Policy Implications: Federal, State and Local 
  • Financial Stability: Operating Models, Controlling Costs and M&A

COLLABORATE

NEW in 2020: 

Business Conference Suites

Private, 45-minute business appointments between trading partners to:

  • Accelerate dialogue on key issues confronting your businesses today
  • Address challenges, opportunities and priorities going forward
  • Precipitate business recovery and stabilization

           
            Participate

WHO ATTENDS?

Retailers/Wholesalers 

CEO, Chief Merchant, EVP/SVP Supply Chain, EVP/SVP Retail Store Operations, Chief Digital/e-Commerce Officer, Private Brand Leaders 

Manufacturers/Suppliers

CEO, Chief Customer Officer, EVP/SVP Supply Chain, EVP/SVP Manufacturing, Chief Digital/e-Commerce Officer


Why the Private Brands Summit?

"Great event. Very informative. List of attendees all at the right level for effective collaboration."

"Wonderful opportunity to learn, and discuss issues with industry peers."

"Very impressed with the total FMI experience. FMI is a great resource for Private Brands. Retailers are missing out by not attending."
"Unparalleled opportunity to learn, and discuss issues with industry peers."

"This event should be an annual must attend. Content is relevant and actionable. Great learning event!"

2019 Partners

Private Brands Resources from the FMI Blog

As Shoppers Become Brand Agnostic, What Does That Mean for Private Brands?

Aug 14, 2020
Today’s shoppers bring a broad and sophisticated range of criteria with them when making their food shopping decisions. While there still remain occasions and situations where brand is the prime driver (I would never consider any ketchup other than ...

Making the Connection: New Digital Platform Links Buyers and Sellers

May 19, 2020
To address acute supply chain disruptions and mitigate food loss and shortages, FMI has launched a new subscription-based digital platform that matches retailer and wholesaler members around the country with suppliers, including those who are new to ...

A Dreamy Strategic Plan for Midsummer

May 18, 2020
FMI’s Midsummer Strategic Executive Exchange provides a unique strategic opportunity for trading partner collaboration to hit the reset button and together identify, prioritize and address the industry’s most pressing business issues. Through ...