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

7/27/2021
GrowGeneration acquires HGS Hydro garden centers
The acquisition of the Michigan-based chain brings GrowGeneration and its growing private brand offerings to 65 stores.

Dan Ochwat
7/27/2021
Flipkart Group joins Canopy commitments
Two online retailers under Flipkart Group commit to sourcing store brand products and shifting to better packaging initiatives in an effort to protect endangered forests around the world.

Dan Ochwat
7/27/2021
Dollar General combines DG Market, Popshelf in 2 new stores
The retailer expects to have 25 combination stores, with own brands in the dedicated store-within-store concept departments, by the end of fiscal year 2021.

Dan Ochwat
7/26/2021
Ingredient supplier touts solutions for RTD high-protein beverages
The company’s solutions use plant-based sources and aim to enhance a beverage’s texture and appearance.

Dan Ochwat
7/26/2021
Home Depot ESG report touts sustainability success, new goals
The retailer continued its goal to remove polystyrene foam and PVC film from private brand products, reduced carbon emissions by 22% last year.

Dan Ochwat
7/26/2021
Drylock achieves carbon-neutral certification
The supplier of disposable hygiene products for private label and branded items said it’s the first manufacturer in the United States to become a carbon-neutral supplier.

Dan Ochwat
7/26/2021
Nordstrom updates progress on reducing plastics in owned brand products
The retailer also updated that its more than a third of a way to reaching its goal to have Nordstrom Made store brand products manufactured in factories that empower women.

Dan Ochwat
7/26/2021
Bonne Santé Group acquires company behind Smart for Life
The nutraceutical company with a growing private label business has acquired Doctors Scientific Organica, producer of the protein bars and products under the Smart for Life brand and more.

Dan Ochwat
7/25/2021
Trader Joe’s names milkshake winners
The creative social contest had fans mixing up wild milkshakes using only Trader Joe’s products.

Dan Ochwat
7/25/2021
7-Eleven serves up 3 new Slurpees for summer
The retailer’s famous exclusive foodservice item is cooling down summer with tart, fruity flavors.

Dan Ochwat