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

7/14/2021
Speakers added: Store Brands Industry Forum on Sustainability
A preview of some speakers joining panels on food waste, sustainable packaging, ethical sourcing and the circular economy.

Dan Ochwat
7/14/2021
Lowe’s brings the calm in latest House of Curators Series
The home goods and hardware chain introduced its second House of Curators partnership, presenting own brand items picked by influencer Hannah Bronfman.

Dan Ochwat
7/14/2021
Catalina hires chief data, analytics officer
Sean Murphy joins the shopper intelligence firm from Vericast, the owner of Valassis, and notably swam in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Dan Ochwat
7/14/2021
Natural Grocers establishes charity organization
The company’s Heroes in Apron Fund will become the umbrella organization for all of its charitable efforts including financial assistance for its employees in need and charity donations.

Dan Ochwat
7/14/2021
Walmart adds exclusives with Justice, Bubble for BTS
Apparel expects to be a big category for the back-to-school season, as Walmart ramps up its own brands and exclusives, including special colorways on items with tween brand Justice.

Dan Ochwat
7/13/2021
Lakeside Foods updates branding to reflect long history, company growth
A new logo and look updates the store brand producer of canned and frozen vegetables that has been in business since 1887.

Dan Ochwat
7/13/2021
P&G engages the senses with exclusive body care launch at Target
Exclusively sold in Target stores and at Target.com, Procter & Gamble crafted a unique-looking line of lotions and body washes for the retailer under the Quiet & Roar name.

Dan Ochwat
7/13/2021
Kroger’s Valerie Jabbar promoted to SVP, retail divisions
Jabbar will oversee several retail divisions, moving up from her role as leading center store merchandising.

Dan Ochwat
7/13/2021
Sprouts features recipes, store brand product in MyFitnessPal
The retailer is the first to be a sponsor of the health-tracking app and online platform, adding more than 100 recipes, many of which feature its Sprouts Brand products.

Dan Ochwat
7/12/2021
Walmart touts Great Value tea as sustainably sourced
The Great Value brand of black and green tea bags are certified sustainable through the Rainforest Alliance, joining Great Value tuna and coffee as responsibly sourced products.

Dan Ochwat