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

9/14/2021
Giant Eagle seeks suppliers, private label expansion for online marketplace
The retailer is partnering with RangeMe on a call for suppliers, including private label manufacturers.

Dan Ochwat
9/14/2021
ADM enhances its Asia-Pacific footprint
Global ingredient company that just expanded into pet food private label, further expands in China with flavor facility.

Dan Ochwat
9/8/2021
Mintel sees promise in private brand beverages
Research firm says store brand premium alcohol and more in private brand beverages has yet to be tapped.

Dan Ochwat
9/8/2021
ADM goes all in on private brand pet products
Leader in nutritional foods for humans has acquired a majority stake in four private brand leaders as it eyes the $110 billion pet food space.

Dan Ochwat
9/7/2021
Personalized food tech platform ups private brand engagement
Innit partners with Google Cloud, collaborating on ways grocers can reach shoppers with its own brands, Innit CEO Kevin Brown told Store Brands.

Dan Ochwat
9/7/2021
Casey’s revamped own brands grow share of grocery in Q1
Retailer’s release of more than 140 private brands show immediate impact in company’s grocery and general merchandise sales; company also introduced handmade breakfast items.

Dan Ochwat
9/2/2021
Speakers added: The importance of convenience in beverages
Representatives from Casey’s, TXB and Walgreens join an early list of panelists to speak at the virtual Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages on Sept. 29.

Dan Ochwat
9/1/2021
Sprouts ‘hatches’ summer store brand inspiration
Store Brands in the Wild takes a close look at the merchandising around the release of Hatch Chiles, summer-themed private brand snacks, and a wonderful display showcasing a local farmer.

Dan Ochwat
8/31/2021
Another convenience operator calls on private brand suppliers
GPM Investments, a subsidiary of Arko, is hosting its first Open Buying Day, and suppliers have until Sept. 5 to apply to pitch.

Dan Ochwat
8/30/2021
Humanization of pets powers premium pet food packaging
Alphia, a private label supplier of pet food and pet treats, shares tips on developing best-in-class private brand packaging.

Dan Ochwat