Dan Ochwat

Dan Ochwat

Executive Editor

Author Profile

Dan Ochwat is the executive editor of Store Brands magazine, part of the EnsembleIQ network of publications. He's been involved in writing and editing for retail-based trades for nearly two decades, formerly as the editor of Shopper Marketing magazine, and as a writer for Path to Purchase IQ, publications that cover national brand consumer goods marketing and news.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

7/23/2020
Tractor Supply hits record sales
The Q2 report saw same-store sales up more than 30%, year over year, while net sales are up 35%

Dan Ochwat
7/23/2020
PETA recognizes Aldi for vegan line
The animal welfare organization gave the grocer a certificate naming it their Top Grocer

Dan Ochwat
7/22/2020
Empire growth strategy earmarks private brand expansion
The parent of Sobeys, Farm Boy, FreshCo and other food businesses outlined a three-year plan to generate $500 million in earnings, leaning on more private brand products, more Farm Boy stores

Dan Ochwat
7/22/2020
Co-branded efforts at Meijer, Sam’s Club
Store Brands in the Wild feature spots eye-catching displays that shared branded and store brand merchandise

Dan Ochwat
7/22/2020
Racial protests, COVID-19 are impacting brand-switching
For store brands, 63% of American shoppers said they are permanently switching to private brands, according to a new study from Ketchum

Dan Ochwat
7/21/2020
5 questions with Jason Hart, Aldi U.S. CEO
On the heels of Aldi’s announcement to add 70 new stores this year and surpassing 2,000 total in the United States, Store Brands asked the CEO what it means to the company and more

Dan Ochwat
7/21/2020
Peggy Davies resigns as WISE board chair
Davies founded the diversity and inclusion nonprofit group in 2012 and is stepping away as its board chair to focus on her new role as acting president of PLMA

Dan Ochwat
7/21/2020
Olde Thompson moves to become largest private brand spice company
New acquisition of Gel Spice sets up the manufacturer as a bi-coastal spice, seasonings producer, expanding production into pouches, extracts and single-serve seasonings

Dan Ochwat
7/20/2020
Big Lots’ new CMO carries wealth of private brand experience
Jack Pestello comes from Walmart, doubling its private brand sales during his five years leading it, and served in roles at Daymon

Dan Ochwat
7/20/2020
Nordstrom outlines 5-year-plan for sustainability, equality
Goals include that half of its Nordstrom Made products be sourced from sustainable raw materials made primarily of cotton, polyester or cellulosic fabrics

Dan Ochwat