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

3/28/2021
Exclusive brand Beautiful Kitchenware launches at Walmart
Following a preview early in the month, the Drew Barrymore-backed brand of more than 150 kitchen items and appliances launches fully online and in stores April 19.

Dan Ochwat
3/25/2021
7-Eleven has private brand items for the Easter season
Specialty 7-Select cookies and candies join a limited-time PEEPS Marshmallow-flavored latte.

Dan Ochwat
3/25/2021
Lassonde reports strong annual growth, executive appointment
The private brand producer of shelf-stable juices saw annual sales jump 18% in 2020, while sales in Q4 were up more than 19%. The company also promoted Vincent Timpano to its executive team.

Dan Ochwat
3/25/2021
U.S. grocery meat sales hit double digits
A report from FMI and the Meat Institute identifies a rise in consumer confidence around buying meat and cooking at home with meat products.

Dan Ochwat
3/25/2021
Q&A: Introducing TXB
With a rebranding from Kwik Chek to Texas Born (TXB), the regional chain has overhauled its private brands and foodservice to carry a local flair. The chain's foodservice leader talks about the change.

Dan Ochwat
3/24/2021
Ingredient company acquires chili pepper plant
Sensient Natural Ingredients, a supplier of dehydrated vegetable products and natural food ingredients, has added a chili pepper plant in New Mexico specializing in Hatch green chile.

Dan Ochwat
3/24/2021
Beneo names regional sales director
Stefanie De Roover has been promoted to sales director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. The functional ingredient producer serves more than 80 countries.

Dan Ochwat
3/24/2021
Out of stocks cost U.S. retailers hundreds of millions of dollars in 2020
Toilet paper topped all categories in sales losses from out of stocks, according to NielsenIQ data, seeing more than $830 million flushed.

Dan Ochwat
3/23/2021
Q&A: CVS Health Drives Private Brand Growth Online, In-Store
Interview with Brenda Lord, VP, private brands and quality assurance, CVS Health, on how the retailer is positioning its store brands.

Dan Ochwat
3/23/2021
Nellson identifies trends impacting nutritional bar segment
A white paper from the private label supplier highlights trends in ingredients and more for private brand partners to learn about in staying ahead of trends in product development.

Dan Ochwat