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

3/23/2021
7-Eleven concept store adds first drive-thru
With its latest Evolution Store concept in Dallas, the retailer added a drive-thru for its Laredo Taco Company restaurant where Slurpees can be ordered, and store brand items could be added in the future.

Dan Ochwat
3/22/2021
Supply Chain Feature: Hungry, Hungry Shoppers
The retail supply chain could be facing a new stress — a post-pandemic boom of shoppers looking to buy like normal again.

Dan Ochwat
3/22/2021
Loblaw makes executive changes amid Weston Foods sale
Loblaw’s president Sarah Davis will retire as Galen Weston steps into the role — the move follows operating company George Weston Limited looking to sell Weston Foods to focus on Loblaw’s and its real estate arm.

Dan Ochwat
3/22/2021
Walmart opens 8th annual Open Call
The virtual event allows entrepreneurs and product suppliers to register to pitch their products directly to Walmart buyers.

Dan Ochwat
3/21/2021
Whole Foods, Headspace provide mindful cooking tips
The retailer is offering a free-month trial of the Headspace meditation app and partnered on a new IGTV video series about mood-boosting recipes that feature its store brand products.

Dan Ochwat
3/21/2021
Pretzels Inc. introduces pretzels with almond butter filling
The pretzels are available to retailers with premium private label lines and launched in Walmart stores under its Harvest Road brand.

Dan Ochwat
3/21/2021
TreeHouse elects new board chair
Ann Sardini will become the chair of the board of directors on April 1, succeeding Gary Smith, who served in the role since July 2018.

Dan Ochwat
3/21/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Nestwell hits stores
The first of six new store brands to come from the retailer has officially launched, backed by an online sleep quiz to help shoppers find the right products for their sleep styles.

Dan Ochwat
3/21/2021
Lidl’s private brand beer wins 11 medals
Pilsners, lagers and sours from the discounter won awards from the 2021 New York International Beer Competition, and Lidl's Perlenbacher won German Pilsner Brewery of the Year.

Dan Ochwat
3/18/2021
PLMA makes board appointments, honors Brian Sharoff
During its annual leadership conference, PLMA elected Clay Dockery of Massimo Zanetti Beverage to serve a second term as board chair, and honored the late Brian Sharoff as its sole inductee into the Private Label Hall of Fame.

Dan Ochwat