PLMA has canceled its Private Label Trade Show due to the omicron variant and overall surge of COVID-19 cases.

A statementon PLMA’s website additionally cites the reinstatement of corporate travel bans and international travel restrictions, adding: “The safety and health of our members, exhibitors, attendees, guests, and staff will always be our main priority.”

The show was scheduled to take place January 30-February 1, 2022, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago.

PLMA has set new in-person dates: November 13-15, 2022.

Plus, retailers, suppliers, and other industry professionals will receive invitations in the coming weeks to participate in PLMA Global, a worldwide online trade show to be held March 28-31.

Questions can be directed toinfo@plma.com, or to +1 (212)972-3131.

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