Holiday decor takes months of planning
Most consumers don't realize that retailers spend most of the year planning the decorations that bring holiday cheer for just a few weeks every year. A Long Island City, N.Y., company called Holiday Image forecasts $10 million in sales this year as it works to bring the right ambiance to Tiffany & Co., Barneys, Cartier, Macy's and other major retailers. Wall Street Journal, The (12/04)