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

5/16/2021
Target adds alcohol to pickup, delivery orders
The capability should boost sales of Target’s own brands of adult beverages, including releases to come such as SunPop Wine, as the retailer saw triple-digit growth in the category during a pilot test.

Dan Ochwat
5/13/2021
C-P Flexible Packaging expands pre-made poly bag production
The company is adding three converting lines to its Buffalo, N.Y.-based facility. The bags are used for food products and more for in-store and e-commerce distribution.

Dan Ochwat
5/12/2021
Kroger seeks fresh food suppliers
The retailer opened an online application process for suppliers looking to join its first Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator that will occur in August in Cincinnati.

Dan Ochwat
5/12/2021
Walmart to bring virtual try-on experience to its apparel
The retailer has acquired virtual fitting room provider Zeekit, which will enable shoppers to virtually try on its own brands before buying and share images socially with friends.

Dan Ochwat
5/12/2021
Thrive Market creates exclusive frozen meals with Beyond Meat
The online grocer developed five meals using the plant-based meat product, building on a previous partnership offering an line of exclusive plant-based chillis.

Dan Ochwat
5/12/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond bolsters merchandising team
The rejuvenated home store has added Stacey Shively, a former Target and JCPenney executive, to the role of SVP, general merchandise manager.

Dan Ochwat
5/11/2021
Ahold generates large online sales gains for Q1
The triple-digit online sales growth for the period piggybacks off triple-digit online sales growth in Q4 2020, and Ahold gained further increases from its acquisition of Fresh Direct in the fall.

Dan Ochwat
5/11/2021
Walmart’s Waffles + Mochi tool gets kids, parents engaging with healthy foods
The interactive experience with games and recipes features characters from the Netflix show “Waffles + Mochi” and highlights the retailer’s store brands.

Dan Ochwat
5/11/2021
Big Lots raises money to benefit local veterans memorial museum
For the second year, the discount retailer offers consumers a chance to donate at checkout to serve the museum and veterans; military members and veterans also get an additional discount on its large patio assortment.

Dan Ochwat
5/11/2021
Mercatus taps grocery veteran for advisor role
John Lucot, formerly president and COO of Giant Eagle, will serve as a senior strategic advisor for the e-commerce grocery platform.

Dan Ochwat