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

4/22/2021
Profile: Aldi’s Next Phase
The April issue cover story goes in-depth on the fast-growing retailer’s continued acceleration through e-commerce and exclusive brands.

Dan Ochwat
4/21/2021
Lowe’s rolls Stainmaster carpet brand into private brand portfolio
Home retailer has acquired the 35-year-old brand and all brand-related intellectual property, trademarks and sub-brands from Invista.

Dan Ochwat
4/21/2021
Kroger expands TerraCycle recycling partnership to all own brands
The only retailer with a TerraCycle partnership dedicated to store brands, Kroger expanded the program that started with Simple Truth products to include all of its qualifying Our Brands products.

Dan Ochwat
4/20/2021
TreeHouse Foods feels pandemic pain
A Wall Street Journal article and other recent coverage highlight challenges the supplier has faced during the pandemic.

Dan Ochwat
4/20/2021
Amazon’s climate pledge gets friendlier
Retailer expanded its Climate Pledge Friendly program, making more third-party certified approved products available to buy and increasing certifications. Amazon also invested in new renewable energy sources.

Dan Ochwat
4/20/2021
Packaging Report: Store Brands Set Sustainability Standard
In this in-depth feature from the April issue, see how retailers are using their store brand packaging to lead the way in sustainability.

Dan Ochwat
4/20/2021
Fuchs rolls out hemp-inspired seasonings
The Earthy Eats Collection of four seasoning blends is targeted for popcorn, desserts and beverages, as well as custom blends for retail private label production and food manufacturers.

Dan Ochwat
4/19/2021
Lidl has a new U.S. leader
The retailer has promoted Michal Lagunionek to be the new president and CEO, replacing Johannes Fieber, who stepped down Tuesday to spend more time with family.

Dan Ochwat
4/18/2021
Red Collar Pet Foods expands facility
One of the largest private label dog and cat pet treat suppliers in North America, Red Collar Pet Foods is adding 85,000 square feet of space to its Oklahoma plant.

Dan Ochwat
4/18/2021
PetDine expands its production footprint, hires operations manager
Jay Sokolowski has been named senior operations manager and will oversee three facilities in Colorado, including a site opening near PetDine’s Fort Collins headquarters.

Dan Ochwat