Global tensions, gridlock in Washington, but don't worry; experts expect Holiday 2017 sales to be bright and that's good news for fine fragrance marketers, not to mention electronics makers. Richard Moody, chief economist at Regions Financial Corp. in Birmingham, AL, said he now expects a “strong” holiday season with sales, adjusted for inflation, rising 5.7%. Last year, real sales were up 4.1% That will be the second best year since the end of the recession, he told MarketWatch. ...