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

3/17/2021
Working together: PLMA Leadership Conference talks collaboration
Members of the store brands team at CVS, including Brenda Lord, VP of private brands, presented during the virtual meeting that focused on ways for suppliers and retailers to improve their strategic partnerships.

Dan Ochwat
3/17/2021
AI platform helps 3 independent chains compete against larger competitors
The platform Hypersonix shared how two small grocers and a pharmacy leveraged real-time insights to deliver better pricing, consumer insights and more.

Dan Ochwat
3/16/2021
National Grocers Association calls on federal action against large grocers
The organization representing independent grocers seeks a federal investigation into anticompetitive business practices, including private label, by large national grocers.

Dan Ochwat
3/16/2021
Drew Barrymore’s back at Walmart with exclusive appliances
The actress is bringing a line of small kitchen appliances exclusively to Walmart, following up on a previous rollout of haircare tools.

Dan Ochwat
3/16/2021
World of Private Label slated for December
Returning to an in-person event, the international exhibition will be held Dec. 14-15 in Amsterdam.

Dan Ochwat
3/16/2021
Fruit, potato companies join to amp up supply of sweet potato fries
The products for private brand development come from a joint venture between Russet House, a private brand leader in Canada, and Cardinal Foods in the U.S.

Dan Ochwat
3/16/2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods debuts men’s athleisure line
Exclusive to the retailer, VRST will operate with its own e-commerce platform, introducing a line of workout gear, casual joggers, hoodies and more.

Dan Ochwat
3/15/2021
U.S. online grocery sales dip in February
Independent research from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus saw total online grocery sales drop by 12% from January’s record totals.

Dan Ochwat
3/15/2021
Big Lots boosts outdoor assortment for summer
The retailer’s Broyhill and Real Living brands highlight its largest-ever lawn and garden lineup of patio furniture, accessories and more.

Dan Ochwat
3/15/2021
Ardent Mills rolls out keto-friendly flour blend
The supplier has introduced what it calls an industry first, a keto-certified, low net carb flour for baking products.

Dan Ochwat