Debby Garbato

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Debby Garbato has been covering the retail industry for more than 25 years as a writer and research analyst. She was content editor for Ensemble IQ's Multicultural Retail 360 Summit and is a regular contributor to its various publications. She has written reports for Packaged Facts, Mintel, eMarketer and Innova. She also served as chief editor of three trade publications.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

5/8/2025
Unjust pharmacy deserts
With drug stores closing in record numbers, 45 million Americans are living in pharmacy deserts.

Debby Garbato
2/18/2025
Generic drug suppliers weigh in on predictable, unpredictable category impact
Generic drug suppliers weigh predictable and unpredictable factors that could impact the category in 2025.

Debby Garbato
2/10/2025
Time and money impact pharmacy
A growing roster of technologies are freeing pharmacists from manual tasks, allowing them to perform higher-profit clinical services.

Debby Garbato
12/4/2024
Beyond basics
Looking to offset declining margins, generic drug suppliers are diversifying capabilities and emphasizing specialty products, biosimilars and patient services.

Debby Garbato
9/12/2024
Men’s grooming goes beyond showering and shaving
Men’s grooming is growing well beyond traditional categories, with skincare being a major focus.

Debby Garbato
9/11/2024
Getting Physical
Sexual wellness presents ongoing opportunities for traditional brick and mortar channels.

Debby Garbato
8/4/2024
High tech diabetes care
New introductions are further improving safety, comfort and ease of use.

Debby Garbato
6/23/2024
Gutting it out
Alternative ingredients, tasty flavors and specific formulations are driving digestive health.

Debby Garbato
6/2/2024
Serious threats, big opportunities
Lower profits and worker shortages persist, but retail pharmacies are seeking lucrative solutions.

Debby Garbato
5/5/2024
Under lock and key
Locking up products in the sensitive sexual wellness category can deter sales and hinder consumer education.

Debby Garbato