Debby Garbato has been covering the retail industry for more than 25 years and is a regular contributor to several EnsembleIQ brands. She also served as chief editor of three trade publications and has written research reports for Mintel and other companies.
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A New Jersey native, Marian earned a bachelor's degree in English/journalism from Montclair State University.
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