nordstrom rack is taking up three stores of a former store that closed two years ago. >> it will call for excitement in center city. >> reporter: retail experts say newest shopping trend revolves around discount luxury brands. >> nordstrom and century 21, responded at the same time. that tells us something. it is in the one company doing it in isolation. so that would probably indicate that everybody thinks that is the treks. >> reporter: linda shinies an experiment in brick and mortar retail and said grand opening in fall is a smart move. >> perfect timing just in time for the holidays. >> reporter: shoppers, have been counting back to the grand opening. >> now that nordstrom is down here, i'm so happy. it is century 21 too. we have the best. >> reporter: with excitement like that how could companies not cater to philly shoppers. in center city syma chowdhry for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> well, you may want to keep umbrella handy if you are doing some shopping in the next few days. >> yes. >> as we can progresses you will need it more and more and more. tomorrow you may getaway wit

i would love to buy nordstrom here. charles: i think a company like costco is trying to make a political commentary. that's one of these quaz eye conscious capitalist companies. i don't think there will be any negative lingering against those companies that are open. do you think there is a legitimate argument from macy's point of view that we hire 60,000 60,000 poormt workers by us being open -- there'sion a free enterprise way to look at it. it's not altruistic. >> it's hard (?) we just want to add that macy's employees get time and a half when they're working on these holidays. you competent them. you don't force them to do it. >> unless it's an essential need for a business to be open, you don't have to be open. you can wait for shoes. you can wait for the big screen tv. you don't have to -- charles: i don't know. i don't know. >> the most popular day at cracker barrel is thanksgiving. >> the biggest thing i got was that keith goes every time on thanksgiving. charles: i've got two investment ideas for you guys tonig

retail experts say the newest shopping trends recovers around discount luxury brands. >> nordstrom, and century 21 spotted this at the same time. so that sort of tells us something, not one company doing it in isolation, so, you know, that would probably indicate that everybody thinks that's the direction. >>> linda shine is expert in brick and mortar retail, says grand opening in fall is a smart move. >> perfect timing just in time for the holidays in and shoppers counting down to the grand opening. >> now that nordstrom's is down here, i'm so happy. and century 21, because you have the best. >> and with excitement like that, how can companies not cater to philly shoppers? in center city, syma chowdhry, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >>> oh, i'm with that one lady. >> you can totally relate to her, you are so excited about nordstrom rack. >> yeah! >> oh, man, that's great. >> opening friday! >> so good for center city. great to see a boom in industry down there. >> absolutely. 6:27. coming up in the next half hour of "eyewitness news", why parents are in uproar over breaking bad dolls sold

. >> two gunmen in a nordstrom parking lot. and we're talking to employees about why they may be the most vulnerable. >> plus, running dry. the new effect of california's drought on some bay area residents. >>> an armed robbery at a north bay mall has some shoppers stunned. >> reporter: ken, an average of 9 robberies a year. that's why the scare for a mall employee here in the nordstrom lot saturday night is raising red flags. police say the suspects have been here before. it was 8:30. the village at corte madera closed. a 45-year-old employee found herself facing two men with semi automatic handguns, threatening her for her purse. >> she wants out of this picture, which is good. >> reporter: the purse quickly surrendered, police say, and the woman ran back into the mall for good. turns out, police were on their way, because the suspect and their car had been spotted, and reported as suspicious. possibly connected to a series of thefts, or fraudulent transactions in nordstrom in recent months. >> we have a lot of people who vis

two men were semi-automatic handguns robbed a woman of her purse on her way to her car near nordstrom. surveillance video shows those men and a woman driving away in an older model white toyota solaro possibly connected to other recent thefts and fraud at nordstrom. the victim was not hurt. >>> we're following breaking news out of san francisco this noontime where emergency crews are at the scene of a big crash. newschopper2 is live over the scene right now, at least one person was hit by a car at fulton and webster streets. another person was trapped in the car and as you can see, at least two vehicles are involved. the one red sedan literally sideways on the street. traffic is being routed around the area. we have a crew on the way and will bring you more information as soon as it becomes available. again, this is in san francisco, at least one person hit by a car at fulton and webster. >>> the federal government is finalizing plans to step up screenings at american airports. officials want to make sure that people arriving from west africa don't spread ebola. kyla campbell is in wa

there is cents a nordstrom's took over the place -- >> nordstrom rack. >> love it. >> hey, jen?e thing, you know jimmy from everything, including his blog, jill i stylement look what has on. those are timber lands? >> these are the new timber lands. >> we have to be clear. you represent them for pr, another one of your hats you wear. >> yes. >> but you don't wear stuff that you don't like? >> that's right. timber lands is awesome. whole new timber land, all new lifestyle, boots, clothing, good stuff. >> sort of preppy? >> they want to be a little bit of everything. wits a good thing. >> so lets that's talk about it, this is walnut st., century two 1 cents just last week, we always say west of broad, right? walnut st. back? >> back and beautiful. so many store hoo -- stores here now. everything said oh, i have to drove to king of prussia. don't have to do that any more. you have things like timber land just opened friday. you have michael coors coming, vince just opened few months ago, right around the corner, nordstrom rack. >> people are going in sane for that. >> i mean, why w

i want you to think how many people when they come out of a store, nordstroms or whenever are going to want to get on one local bus to go two stops to then be proximate to a rapid stop. that's a lot of back and forth between one and the other. i'm going to suggest there is going to be an energy factor where people are going to say, where is the stop that i want. i don't think that has been carefully addressed. as far as the seating, there is also an option for some of these islands to have a crosswalk at the front and maybe a crosswalk at the back end so when you are coming out you can go e to the back end and may not have to travel so far. this is one i hope gets some awards. >> thank you. do i have any other public comment? yes, sir? >> hi. my name is marty zach. i want to mention there is clearly look loot of work being done and not in the interest of better market street proper since it's not under the sf mta jurisdiction but in making market street accessible and escalate ors and elevators are a great importance to this community. i would like to make sure it's possible to the lev

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and don't expect to shop at in order stop this -- nordstrom this thanksgiving day, it is one of the few to remain closed on the day.while r the black friday sales, nordstrom says workers should be with their families. good for them. and lululemon is teaming up with the dalai lama. critics have accused lulu of hijacking the image to sell expensive owe baa pant -- yoga pants. no way! that's the latest from the fox business network giving you the power to prosper. it's monda a brd new start. wi centurylinkisionary cloud infrastructure, an stom commucations your business is more reliable, secure, and ile. you know youdentures can unlike natural teeth. y new fixode plus truefeel. this smooth formula helps keep c it's free of flavors and colorants for closer feeling to tural teeth. fixodent. and forget it. ♪ ♪ melissa: whether it's on wall street or main street, here's who's making and losing money today, anyone with a piece of gopro. shares of the camera maker sinking again today. that is after a research note by oppenheimer that put an underperform rating on the stock. that hurts. shares ar

two other big names, century 21, and nordstrom rack, they're also setting up shop. syma chowdhry now with more on the shopping boom. >> new york based department store forever 21 will open eighth and market thursday, north symptom rack set to open friday on the corner of 17th and chestnut. >> center city retail is booming. , as well, and there is only more to come. >> cassandra is with the center city district, and says, both stores opening will help philadelphia become a shopping destination. >> nordstrom rack, some of the competitors are locking for space in the sit. >> i both retailers setting up shops in build that is used to house other department stores. even though, century 21 signs are up, the ghost of shopping past, can be seen. strawbridge used tore here for more than 130 years until it close in the 2006. and in other words strom rack taking up three floors of former daffy's which closed two years ago. >> will cause excite it what's to come. >> and retail experts say, the newest shopping trends recovers around discount luxury brands. >> in other words stro

a favorite fashion destination is now open in septemberer city, philadelphia, nordstrom rack welcomedppers today to new store at 17 and chestnut. there are fly floors of designer kloming >> to reiterate what cecily said it was spooktacular evening for halloween parade in elsmere, delaware the annual event where the kids got to trick or treat all sorts of young gouls and young boys took part from fanciful animal costumes to mini superheros. high school huddle is next on channel 6 followed by "jimmy kimmel live" and "nightline" after 5:30. for jamie apody, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner have a good and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner have a good night and great weekend >> cecily has quite the arm open her, hu? welcome to "high school huddle" presented by gmc. teams from delaware and chester county trying to stay perfect tonight plus game of the week. great valley and unionville and we'll discuss central bucks west their season being cancelled in the wake of hazing allegations. all next on "high school huddl " huddle". >> you're watching "hig

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. >>> some retailers are bucking the recent trend of opening up early for black friday, nordstrom and game stop both say their doors will be closed on thanksgiving day so workers can spend time with hear families. trend towards early black friday sales reach new heights, last year, when k-mart opened up at 6:00 o'clock, thanksgiving morning. >> family time. >> yes, how about that. >>> word is facing more jail time. >> rap mug up wag arrested for stealing a photographer camera last night. the cat williams has been charged with robbery. because of their criminal history if convicted he could get 30 years while williams could get seven years. >>> star of the cbs hit comedy show, big bang theory kail i sweden, gets a start on the hollywood walk of fame. she was join by her co stars and show producer for the the big event and a reminder, of course, catch an all new episode of the big bang theory tonight at 8:00 right here on cbs-3. >>> 5:53. katie, good morning. >> well done good we will start off with a quick look at visibility, it is definitely going to look a little spooky to you outsid

there were plenty of positives, the disappointing retail sales, high-end numbers like nordstrom, down 2% in the middle of the day as an indication that u.s. weaker growth is an issue, look at the transports, truckers and railroads down 2%, airlines down 2 to 3% on ebola concerns with a ripple effect through health care facilities. so big hospitals like universal health were down 4 or 5% in the middle of the day. walmart didn't particularly help, late in the day it lowered the sales guidance. but some concerns about the weaker u.s. economy will pass, including the top performing hedge fund manager last year. >> our own checks with companies indicate that the economy is doing reasonably well in the u.s. clearly some challenges overseas. so we don't believe that this is a change in tone in the market that is likely to be here to stay. >> oil threatening to break below $80 for the first time since 2012 again weighing on energy stocks, big export production and companies like chesapeake down 2% in the middle of the day. gasoline prices have been dropping as well. as for mergers and acquisi

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. >> reporter: it is part of the redevelopment happening on market street and in center city as nordstrom rack is set to open at friday at 17th and chestnut. proponents say all of the right elements are there to sustain new businessness downtown philadelphia. >> huge growth in the population of millennials, tremendous growth in the residential population downtown. the result of it is, it is just a tremendous market here in philadelphia. >> reporter: so yes, the stories bringing great clothes as you can see but city leaders tell me it is bringing about 100 new jobs, some of them in construction, the others in retail. as far as the store being opened, the next four days are only for members who are in the loyal program, and the very big grand opening is next tuesday. live from center city, sharrie williams for channel six "action news". jim. >> thanks, sharrie. >>> in will collinswood, new jersey tonight the number was not 21, but 22. the town asked shop tours double down, since it is october between the second, people were encouraged to spend at least $22 at small businesses. camden county

on the way because somebody reported the suspect's car as being connected to possible thefts at nordstrom in recent months. >> we have others who come here to commit creams and we have other things and people who reside in this county that commit crimes as well. >> police search for them but they got away, they drove away in a wheat toyota and two new studies suggest that is not the case. alex savage is in walnut creek with surprising findings. alex? >> reporter: those voice activated smart phone systems are supposed to make things sample and allow us to multi- task. there is new research that suggests going hands free while driving can be more dangerous than putting the phone up to your ear. one was done temperature and the -- the other, people dialed the wrong numbers and those issues people stopped looking at the road. they have a built in up foe enter endanger -- info entertainment system and many systems are so complex they require more concentration from drivers rather than less. one driver we spoke to said he is not surprised by the lady's find being, even -- findings, even hands f

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costco and nordstrom and game stop are a bunch of stores not opening their doors. time to be with their families instead. people have joined a facebook group called boycott thanksgiving shopping. >>> being active can be good for anyone's health but especially in adults. in the art of aging, lisa thomas-laury talks about a new program that helps people stay connected. >> it's a senior program available to all pennsylvanians over the age of 60, it's a great benefit for the clients and their companions. >> bettyson is the companion for gladys for years. >> it made her come out of herschel. >> betty takes gladys to the movie and shopping and for walks. >> my wife would be lonely without her. the companions are older age 55 and the clients they serve over the able of 60, the companions receive a small stipend and their expens are covered. >> being a motivator for someone else helps them get up in the morning. >> she does more for me than i do for her, it's the most rewarding thing i have ever done in my life. >> companions must be willing to travel throughout the city,

century 21 opens to the public on tuesday but tomorrow our area's latest nordstrom rack opens. >> alicia that does it for "action news" at 4:00, for alicia vitarelli, shirleen allicot, and >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> we begin with breaking news tonight from new york city where a doctor that travelled to west africa has been hospitalized with ebola-like symptoms. sharrie williams is tracking the latest for us and joining us with updates. >> we do know that this doctor came in from west africa nine days ago. it may have been a 911 operator that tipped off officials about this case. he called about a fever and the operator asked him about his travel history and it was quickly determined he was a possible ebola patient. the doctor is 33 years old and his name is craig allen spencer, he was in guinea, africa working with doctors without borders treating patients affected with ebola, he returned last tuesday, october 14th, his flight path was from new guinea to brussels and into n

costco, gamestop and nordstrom will be closed all day thanksgiving day. >> good for them. >> they willot make black friday become brown thursday. costco employees deserve to spend time with their families. last year, most major retailers started dealing between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. thursday night. now it is thursday night on thanksgiving instead of black friday. i'll tell you on social media, the response has been overwhelmingly supportive. a lot of people say the retail rush around a time that is meant to give thanks you survived a horrible winter was just inappropriate and there are some people who work at the retailers who like the overtime. those retailers are making a stand. interesting. >> very interesting. people who shop no matter what. >>> all right. happening right now. a tense standoff that could come to a head at any moment. a nurse returned from treating ebola patients in west africa is facing off against the state of maine. kaci hickox refusing to follow a mandatory quarantine. police are gathered around her house. this >>> returning from the hot zone need to be praised. >>

two more retailers are joining the list of businesses that will not open early for black friday, nordstrom and game stop will be closed on thanksgiving day. this after costco announced they wanted their employees to stay home with their families. kmart opened their doors at 6:00 a.m. on thanksgiving day, the early start has quite a bit of push back for consumers. >>> and a push to develop the land around amtrak station is moving forward. penndot announced a $2.35 million reward for the 30th street station. temple university is partnering with septa to develop opportunities around the station. >>> time for a check of the "action news" traffic report. matt pellman is in the traffic center on a thursday afternoon. things look smooth behind you dare i say. >> we have seen worse but transporting slowly on this thursday afternoon brian and sharrie, as we head westbound here on the schuylkill expressway passing city avenue tapping the brakes on out to belmont, you may find slow traffic on belmont itself coming away from the schuylkill, a lot of paving work going on there. use city avenue instead.

someone had reported the suspect's car as possibly being connected to several thefts and fraud at nordstrom in recent months. >> we have a lot of people that visit from other areas to commit crimes. we have things in the area that people like. we also have people who reside in the county who are victims of crimes. >> surveillance videos show two men and a woman driving away in and older model white toyota so solaro. police plan to keep a more visible presence in parking lots. >>> new details about the bathroom fighted a levi stadium on -- fight at levi stadium on saturday. two brothers were arrested. the two men are facing felony assault charges. police say the two men began punching two other men and sunday's game against the chiefs. we first showed you this video of the fight yesterday morning. you can see the man in the gore jersey hit another man wearing a kaepernick jersey then go after someone else. a witness to all of this who only wants to be identified by his first name said he was third in line to use the bathroom when this fight started. he describes the man in that gore jersey a

. >> the fact that target, nordstrom, ll bean are willing to say look, no minimum. we'll do this for free. they are obviously going to lose on margin, which is something amazon hasn't historically really cared about. >> no profit to lose in the case of amazon. to me another illustration. e-commerce is fundamentally different. and amazon and other players have a scale advantage, even over walmart and target. which do huge volumes. the entire fulfillment certainty is constructed differently. leveraged over a wider base. as time goes on and they continue to grow this advantage is only going to increase. so this is a desperation move for target and walmart. they have to do it but they are not setting themselves up for success in the way amazon is. >> nuance here. amazon does care about margin. but only by segment so they can afford to take the profit and invest it in punishing new competito competitors. >> by the way. two things, the report tonight and we're going to get whatever metrics they are going to give under the circumstances and investor business [inaudible] >>

now nordstrom and game stop are following their lead, opting not to open for business on thanksgivingand this trend of retailers getting an early and earlier jump start on the black friday sale will risk a fever pitch last thanksgiving. that's your wusa9 call for action heads up to help you avoid the mishaps. it is never too early to get started. remember if you have a problem, we want to get it solved. join us on wusa9.com. or click on the call for action link. and you can also call our hotline at 301-652-help. >>> the ford f-150 pickup has been the best selling truck for nearly 40 years, but with new fuel efficiency standards coming around the bend, they are taking a big gamble, completely changing how the truck is made. they would take us on a test drive. >> reporter: it has been their favorite vehicle for more than three decades. now, ford, they are changing what it is made of. the 2015 f-150 will be the first mass produced truck with that aluminum body. >> it's being called a huge risk for ford. >> we'd like to think of it as a huge investment. >> reporter: and they say that usin

game stop and nordstrom say they will in the open on thanksgiving despite pressure to start black fridaye trend toward early black friday sales reached a fever pitch last year with k-mart opening up at 6:00 a.m. >>> main road in the rural continue on of pa hoa, which is 280 yards away. residents had weeks to prepare for is what being described as a slow motion disaster, this is lava from the kilauea volcano, 50 to 60 homes ape businesses are likely to be wiped off of the map because of it. >>> scary stuff. >> yeah. >> wake up weather. >> no scary stuff around here, that is a good thing. >> as we step outside, the the door and that bus stop forecast there will be a chill in the air but this is typical this time of the year, and, 45 degrees at 6:00 in the morning by 8:00 o'clock we will grab at least three more degrees to that 45, and the day planner for your thursday, 47 degrees at 7:00 in the morning. fifty-one at ten and decent afternoon, seasonable with temperatures climbing in the upper 50's for most, center city hitting 60 degrees with southern new jersey and delaware. >> pretty good

and they said that we've examined your purchases and your wife usually doesn't spend $5,000 at nordstroms and they had contacted me. they canceled the card immediately because someone had gotten the number in six, seven hours and was charging things, so, you have that type of system that can check out? >> yes, sir, what you're talk ing about though is a potential fraud abuse that someone unraut rised get the card? >> yes, but you're using the same principles. the credit card has -- do we have anything like that in dhs, you're a huge -- >> i don't know that we have a specific program designed, but we have the data and we do do data analytics on the day to to identify those might be, i don't know if your model -- again, we need as many assurances that they're properly used. there's some -- when you're this and other agencies, she's not dhs isn't quite caught up with the force, but half a billion is set, and -- >> the 96%, the 4% is usually turnover. 100% of card holders in the system are very confident. about six months earlier this year, weshl down to about 91% -- to guard against fraud, w

there are a few that are working with them like nordstrom's, but j.c.d other big retrailers say no. we're not going to lose that competitive capability. last year some of the biggest retailers were shipping up to 11:00 p.m. on the 23rd for free. gerri: wow. 2 million express packages do you to arrive on christmas last year did not arrive. tell us about last's disaster. >> it was bad. you know, you had almost the perfect storm, if you will. you had disastrous ready. you had a lot of pajama shoppers. you had a very come pressed schedule and cud people that didn't recognize, if you're going to promise the 23rd at 11:00 p.m. things could be missed and santa could have hiccups and that's what happened. 2 million people around the country didn't have santa delivering the kind of things that they wanted. so they really want to prevent this. retailers. but largely the shippers. they're going about it with a lot of capital investment and a lot of hiring of new jobs. gerri: i think we may have some video of one of these disaster scenes. i think it's with the pc.

if you think about abercrombie the sound track very different than nordstrom. almost as a parent repellent. as a kid you go into the store and that is for me and my parents are waiting for me outside. wonderful experience for me as a shopper. >> good luck with the book and thanks for creating the music for "power lunch." >> if viewers want to see examples of transformation experiences go to sonicboomboom.com and you will see a ton of them. >> let's lock in the vote and see how many people say it does impact? 67% to 33% so you are on the right track, no pun intended. thanks, joel. >>> let's see what is coming up on "street signs." >> we have trick stocks and treat stocks. herb is joining us on the reinvention mode for starbucks and what to look for in the mid terms. a really interesting show. "power lunch" returns after this break. sence of improvement. and the enemy of perfection. which is why you can never stop moving forward. never stop inventing. introducing the mercedes-benz gla. a breakthrough in design, aerodynamics and engineering. because the only way t

just up the block at 17th and chestnut nordstrom rack is slated for late october opening.the also at eighth and market that will be home to century 21. no, not the realtor but the the department store one promising designer duds at discount prices. >> this is a historic section of the city of philadelphia, one of the nation's earliest retail hubs and it will be in fact turn to the former prominence as one of america's great urban centers. >> reporter: when complete the east market project will create nearly 300 permanent jobs, demolition of existing buildings is set for this month, this project will be built in phases with final complete expect in late summer of 2016. in the news room i'm bruce gordon fox 29 news. >> 6:46. you may have noticed ups drivers don't make a lot of left hand turns. >> so why does the company encourage drivers to avoid these left turns? well, evidently the company has calculated, that right-hand turns are better. >> it is really the left turn that screws things up. you may have to wait several signal cycles. >> ups says right-hand turns are more e

game stop and forward sphrom will not be open for -- nordstrom will not be open for business on thanksgivingfollowing the lead of costco. the company has announced it wants to give workers time to spend with their families. keep in mind last year at least one major retailer k-mart opened at 6:00 a.m. on thanksgiving. >> wow. >> no. >> no thanks. they got it all done before dinner, right? thanks, nick. >>> congratulations to our facebook fan of the day. today's winner is michelle kosner from harwood, maryland. she says, loved now years. keep up the good work. >> she wins tickets to the warner theater. you can, too. fell out the form and risk your favorite facebook -- and the washington post says barbara comstock is "airing the year's most creatively misleading attack ads." calling john foust a sexist. "quite an accomplishment considering her conservative record on social issues." barbara comstock "backed a measure intended to outlaw abortion." and "would have required women seeking abortions to undergo transvaginal ultrasounds." barbara comstock "the sort of inflexible politician that has led

costco, nordstrom, home goods, tj max. they're saying, we're not opening up.want to do this. gerri: i think that's great. i think it sends the right message to people that employees should take a break on that day. all right, let's talk about discounts. people want to know what to shop for. what kind of products will have the best discounting. >> when it comes to black friday, cyber monday, apple products it's the one time of the year you can find savings on apple approximate. whether it's amac macor iphone six. even the big box retailers like target and walmart. we'll see some little bit of savings a bundle deal maybe a gift card to influence that purchase with your apple purchase (?) gerri: they don't like to do that, this is the time of the year to pay attention. >> and video games and consoles. playstation four. we'll see some savings of 15 to 20 percent disownts also on those games. be aware of the bundle packages. they'll throw in a bunch of games to make the deal look better than it is. break down the cost. toys for kids up to 75 percent off. retailers

. >> reporter: it is part of the redevelopment happening on market street and in center city as nordstrom rack is set to open up this friday at 17th and chestnut, proponents say all of the right element are there to sustain new businesses, in downtown philadelphia. >> huge growth in the population of millennials, tremendous growth in the residential population downtown. the result of is, it is a tremendous market here in philadelphia. >> reporter: so yes, we're excited about the accessories and the the great clothes but we're also learning that this new stories bringing about 100 new jobs that were a part of construction and retail. for the next four days, only loyal members will be allowed to shop in the store, next real grand opening for the public is set for next tuesday. we are live from center city, sharrie williams for "action news" at ten on phl17. >> sharrie, thank you. i am super excited. >> i'm with you. >>> and a new opportunity is about to give residents the power to improve their community. the commission on parks and recreation announced tonight they are launching the pitch

game-stop and nordstrom announced today they will *not be open for business on thanksgiving. >> pam:they'rebe closed on turkey day to give employees time with their families. >> pam:the trend toward early black friday sales reached a fever pitch last year, with kmart opening at 6 a-m on thanksgiving. >> pam:both macy's and walmart started their thanksgiving sales at 6 p-m. >> pam: coming up and sports we have an update on the game 7 of the world series. >> gary: thank you for making kron 4 your alternative living station. >> gary: giants scored to the giants came back and tied it. >> reporter: right now they're in the fifth inning the giants a letting 32. >> gary: whoever wins this game is crowned the world champion. >> gary: just enjoy our world series coverage and plan your weekend is never too late. >> gary: we promoted on my monday. some and it would as something new which your hair. >> gary: walking dead. >> pam: if no one watches us through the weekday? >> gary: if you don't like joe buckler keller television we're still here for you. >> gary: show manning said all the sudden said tam

the just up at 17th and chestnut nordstrom rack is slated for late october opening. also this month eighth and market will be home to century 21, not the realtor the department the store one promising designer duds at discount prices. >> this is a historic section of the city of philadelphia, one of the nation's earliest retail hubs and it will, in fact, be turn to the former prominence as one of america's great urban centers. >> reporter: when complete the east market project will create nearly 300 permanent jobs, demolition of existing buildings is set for this month this project will be built in phases with final completion expect in late summer of 2016. in the news room i'm's bruce gordon, fox 29 news. >>> time right now is 4:51 on this friday morning i'm fox 29 chief meteorologist scott williams in for sue serio. lets talk about the weather right now, ultimate doppler is showing you dry up and down eastern sea board, mid-atlantic looking good but look at this line of showers, then are storms, all the way to the gulf coast. we will zoom in and you can see we have

. >> nordstroms and costco both say their doors will be closed on thanksgiving day so workers can spend time with their families. trend towards early black friday sales reached new heights last year you may remember when k-mart opened up at 6:00 o'clock thanksgiving morning. >>> how are you celebrating halloween, we will see you, tweet photos of your children, your pet your home with the hash tag cbs-3 halloween and see your photos right here on "eyewitness news". >> i have been loving pet photos with the costumes for the the pets people every been sending in, i love those. >> keep sending them in. >>> her story captivated the nation and now brittany maynard who is choose to go die has released another video. >> i hope my family is so proud have me in the choices that i have made and it -- >> the 29 year-old is standing by her decision to die with dignity but is she having second thoughts or on when that will happen. hear what else she has to say coming up. >>> we are giving you a rare look at an astronaut's daily life aboard the international space station. we will do it when we come b

go to the nordstrom at the grove that just got remodeled.om family continues to resolve and reinvent the box. inside the four walls for brick and mortar becomes critically important and powerful. >> it used to be that the mall was a place to provide that sense of community. people would go there in part to shop together and to see their friends conceivably, suburban communities. why are you so negative on the future of that form factor, if you will, for retail, and what will these things become if, in fact, you're right? >> first of all, it's not within human nature to go inside a box and shop. people want sunlight and trees and see people and energy and experience. name an indoor mall anywhere in the world that does more in sales per square foot than a great street in the same city. name a mall in new york that does more per square foot than fifth avenue or madison. >> maybe that columbus circle mall probably does pretty well. it's small. it's very small. >> but it doesn't do as much volume as fifth avenue or madison avenue. there's an ener

nordstrom 40 bucks you can get the cheap stuff. >> guys if you are listening out there, go small. >>ht. >> live long. >>> anyway, we are hearing about more and more contentious divorces these days. >> wow. all right, besides all the other stuff you fight about, couples are battling over their pets. elizabeth cook went to find out who gets rover when the marriage is over and why. >> who gets the diamond? >> reporter: in san francisco, dogs don't only out number kids. they are the kids. >> he is my son, my mother considers him her grand puppy. >> reporter: however, dogs and cats often have longer life spans than most american marriages. couples stay married on average for just 8 years. >> when folks split up increasingly the fur begins to fly. over their pets. >> of course you get your dogs and your cats, then you have your horses, your birds, reptiles, snakes, lizards and such. and people will fight over those. >> reporter: in the past five years, divorce attorneys across the nation have seen almost a 30% jump in pet disputes. however, doggone it, animals aren't treated like kids in f

just up the block at 17th and chestnut, nordstrom rack is slated for a late october opening. also, this month, eighth and market will be home to century 21. not the realtor, the clothing store. promises designer duds at discount prices. >> this is a hitter rock section of the city of philadelphia. one of the nation's earliest retail hubs and it will in fact return to its former prominence one of america's great urban centers. >> reporter: when complete the east market project is expected to create nearly 300 permanent jobs. demolition of existing buildings is expected to get underway this month. the project will be built in faces with final completion date around august or september of 2016. we'll be watching. iain and lucy. >> exciting times. thank you. >>> absolutely. bruce, thanks. >> a family terrorized in delaware conte. >> several masked men burst into their home overnight. what they said to the terrified family as they ransacked their home. >>> a surfer survives a great white shark attack just barely much the injuries though that changed his life forever. >> and later,