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
Walmart grows UOMA by Sharon C. partnership over livestream
A Facebook livestream event gives shoppers a chance to buy four new products being added to the line that was just introduced last month.

Dan Ochwat
7/27/2021
Grocery foodservice trending up, but visibility still low
FMI’s Power of Foodservice at Retail report sees huge opportunities for grocery chains to grow their foodservice business but just over a third of consumers still view retailers as foodservice options.

Dan Ochwat
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
7/26/2021
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
7/26/2021
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
7/25/2021
Target teams store brand Pillowfort with Christian Robinson
A limited, exclusive collection between the children’s author and illustrator includes more than 70 pieces in home goods, apparel and toys.

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