CHICAGO: Marshall Field’s State Street store unveiled on Nov. 8 an 11-window display of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
HOUSTON: Starting the day after Thanksgiving, Neiman Marcus will devote a window to an adopt-a-pet display, featuring cats and dogs dressed in their holiday best.
SAN FRANCISCO: Macy’s presents " ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas" with characters from “Garfield.”
NEW YORK: On Nov. 17, Saks debuts “The Gift,” about a mysterious package’s journey from friend to friend. (Look for automated versions of Beyonce and Sheryl Crow.) On Nov. 18, Lord & Taylor unveils a retelling of the “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” story. We agree.