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

4/18/2021
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
4/18/2021
Haven help us: Bed Bath & Beyond launches spa-inspired store brand
The retailer conducted a survey that said Americans seek a tranquil bathroom experience, inspiring the Haven line of bath products, the second of eight owned brands to launch this year.

Dan Ochwat
4/15/2021
Southeastern Grocers promotes private brands through digital offer platform
The retailer has teamed with Eagle Eye Solutions and now Neptune Retail Solutions to deliver personalized digital offers that can be used to promote its store brands and learn more about its shoppers.

Dan Ochwat
4/15/2021
SunOpta acquires 2 brands from Hain Celestial
The brands strengthen the company’s plant-based beverage growth, of which it has a strong private label business.

Dan Ochwat
4/14/2021
Online grocery is here to stay: Survey shows 43% jump in March sales
The Brick Meets Click and Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey reported online grocery sales reached $9.3 billion last month, up 43% from a year ago, with more users leaning into BOPIS.

Dan Ochwat
4/13/2021
Lowe’s targets pros, introduces dedicated shopping experience
The Pro Zone will feature private brand and exclusive products on an ongoing basis.

Dan Ochwat
4/13/2021
Hy-Vee names data head
Jason Buhrow will serve as chief data officer, in charge of the retailer’s data strategy and visualization.

Dan Ochwat
4/13/2021
Store brand dairy, meat alternatives thrive during pandemic
Ingredient company Kerry Group shares data on five private label categories that jumped during key pandemic months and how they trended in the months after.

Dan Ochwat
4/12/2021
Target, Grove team up for exclusive launch
The sustainable cleaning products make their first foray into brick-and-mortar stores and includes a new spring scent developed just for Target stores.

Dan Ochwat