reggie: nordstrom is closing nordstrom rack in the soma neighborhood. the other outlet store on market street will remain open. the retailer has 16 full line stores shuttered across the country but it is unusual to close nordstrom rack. only nine have close since 1995. nordstrom has opened to 45 rack stores at the same time. >> she was like a sister and my children of her. >> now speaking with abc news her sister. reggie: the bay area being forced to conserve water and get creative. one may raise eyebrows. mike: our first fall system will not produce much in the way of rain. forecast >> we know how badly we know rain. 80% of california in extreme drought conditions. reservoirs that supply water are increasingly depleting. yesterday santa clara official declared it will take much more water storage to prepare for the years to come. he says the district is working on new ways to recycle wastewater. >> we signed a 76-year-old deal with the city of palo alto for wastewater treatment plant to check that into cycle water and to quote water. >> lorain county w

re focusing on nordstrom to, i mean, i thought we were over and done with this. yeah, you would think that we are over and done with it, especially when you consider the fact that if we're talking about north street to, if we're talking about the situation with, with russia that president biden's already said can do anything about it. so we're going to get out of the way, but then he doesn't get out of the way. so for instance, this last friday, during the news conference, by the way about afghanistan, the state department shifted gears, they changed the subject and they started talking about nordstrom too. and they mentioned a particular ship. and the company that owns the ship that will now be facing us sanctions, as well as a construction company from russia that will face us sanctions because of their work on the north string to pipeline that was pretty hypocritical about this is that there were no sanctions mentioned for the german companies who are doing work right now for the very same project, right? because the u. s. is trying to get along with germany,

. >> reporter: lila nordstrom was a senior, madeline martinez a sophomore, two of the more than 3,000to flee >> i think at that point i started to panic a little bit >> people were crying in the hallways. >> oh, i was definitely crying. >> reporter: what stands out to you still about that day >> sort of felt like an earthquake. >> i turned around and there was just a sort of movie style -- it looked like special effects fire ball on top of the world trade center >> at that moment it felt like things were suspended in time. you are just trying to figure out what is happening, like what does this mean. >> reporter: they were forever scarred by that day and shaped by it in the years that followed nordstrom became an advocate, fighting for students who got sick because they returned to the school just a few blocks north of ground zero within a month of 9/11 >> ground zero was still on fire and would be for another four months. >> reporter: she testified before congress, created an advocacy group and recently wrote a book titled "some kids left behind." >> i feel i have an obligation to ma

they're mainly there and i send them to the cosmetics department at macy's, pennies and nordstrom because they've never set foot in the cosmetics department or compare the lighting for the flooring and as a retailer i know those are critically important , most customers never look at them. it's subtle, it's like the state of a play. so the powers of observation and everywhere up on 45 countries, probably 2 million digital pictures i've taken, videos. i have a video screen, video channels. i'm always just watching, just sit there and people watch in the cafcs and airports and train stations, on the street. how are they walking, how fast are they walking, what kind ofcones are they using . are they in family groups or how they treat their kids. and as a retailer and a i want to say retailing is applied social science. so i studied under milton friedman, joyce stigler and a couple of others, economics people and i love sociology. psychology and all that, really business is even more important than finance and marketing and it's sometimes more rare but to understand so retailing, you're apply

yes, of course it has, and we all know the controversy between the us and germany about the nordstrom pipeline between russia that provides directly gas to germany, and as it happens, it arrives on the baltic coast, in the constituency of angela market _ of course, this has been a very tense issue, and this has been always also an argument to say german government is far too pro—russian, because of the dependence on russian gas. and it is if you look at the number. half of german households get their gas from russia. it is interesting this week, because the russian gas provider has been keeping contractual commitments, it is not like some blame russia, that they are keeping it down to make it more difficult, but there are those who say, look, you should more quickly approve the regulations that are still missing to start the nordstrom pipeline, so we can provide more gas. and this is a tricky issue for germany as well because they need the approval of other european states and the european commission, but theoretically the german agency that is in charge of this regulation could alrea

and how could the long awaited nordstrom to pipeline play a role once it is finally certified? well, joining us now, the jobs are too much co host, christy. i and octavio marines, the ceo of over miss l. l. c. christie. let's start with you here. so this crisis feels like it has been creeping up quietly until now. how did we get to this point? well, it's been a perfect storm brewing in the background for some time. now. european gas prices had actually accelerated since the start of april, after an unseemly cold winter. so as a result, your gas storage, hardy dipped below pre pandemic 5 year averages. so they struggle to bring gas supply that are necessary for the winter back to where they should be. and then countries like the u. k, they're especially vulnerable because the u. k. they rely heavily on gas for home heating. but despite the obvious reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity, the u. k. has some of the lowest amounts of gas storage capability in europe, leaving the market completely exposed to supply crash. so less than one percent of your stored gas is actually h

pipeiihe. _ still missing to start the nordstrom pipeline, so we can provide more gas, _ pipeline, so we can provide more gas, and this is a tricky issue for germahy— gas, and this is a tricky issue for germany as— gas, and this is a tricky issue for germany as well because they need the approval of other european states— the approval of other european states and the european commission, but theoretically the german agency that is— but theoretically the german agency that is in— but theoretically the german agency that is in charge of this regulation could _ that is in charge of this regulation could already say, oh, no, we open these _ could already say, oh, no, we open these pipelines, and i will be a new test, _ these pipelines, and i will be a new test. to— these pipelines, and i will be a new test, to germany as well in terms of russia, _ test, to germany as well in terms of russia, and — test, to germany as well in terms of russia, and then on the other hand, other— russia, and then on the other hand, other european partners.— other european partners. indeed. latika, one _ other

sam's club, nordstrom, staples, jcpenney.re's other places you can do this. >> reporter: according to costco's return policy, members have a risk-free, 100% satisfaction guarantee. costco guarantees satisfaction on every item we sell. and will refund the purchase price. >> there's some restrictions, particularly on electronics. otherwise, it is fairly open-ended. >> reporter: other restrictions include cigarettes, alcohol and diamonds over 1 carat. but before you get carried away -- >> there's some retailers that watch this behavior. like walmart and amazon, in particular. if you become a repeat offender, you might get cut off. >> reporter: in fact, some retailers are much stricter with the refund policies. >> really, it's electronics retailers, like best buy, for instance. they have a tight return policy, of 15 days. apple has 14 days. >> reporter: if you want to have an easy refund experience, here's what to avoid. >> buying something online that you need to try on first. i would say losing the receipt. and then, packaging.

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you think about what department stores are facing and think about all of three names and i mean nordstrom, macy's and kohl's, where were these stocks a year ago and the same question i would throw at the bed bath and beyond folks. do you believe the businesses have changed their trajectory, and because they haven't priced in a whole lot of supply disruption i do think others have but investors after a huge run in some of the names have to wonder where is the multiple now. >> and so bono, the question is are there retailers like a macy's or kohl's, the department stores, the mall operators that you would say, they have changed their business because of covid, they have gone more online and i'm willing to put money into the stock today. >> the short answer is no. honestly, i'm not very constructive of that entire space and have not been for sh some time. dy have an aside on the question about dollar tree and it is about basis for me dollar tree, if your average say sticking with the namesake, the average price of the prood products are $1. and you raise it to $1.25 that is a 25% increase an

whether it's macy's or nordstrom or gap, these are companies that needed to heal and were in the land of misfit toys. yeah, i did that, too. what they've done over the last 12 to 15 months through covid, but turnarounds that were accelerated by covid, they moved to a more digital presence they were able to restructure leases and terrible real estate positioning. they were able to get their inventory dynamics down and find a place where there was loyalty and the incremental dollar was coming from digital. you have macy's today, they upped their third quarter guide so what they delivered after the second quarter numbers and you see a number of houses on the street follow through with upgrades back to then a target or costco or walmart target, what they've been able to do in the last 12 to 20 months has been all about the curb side pick up. recurring sales. higher ticket sales. and with walmart, it's about mer chan merchandise and where they're hoping to move more out of food and the commodities and big box dominance sales they've had so far. i love walmart here. i think target has been

nordstrom has their summer sale with discounts on name brands. up to 60% off. madewell and urban outfitters a 30% off sale. gap has 30% off your purchase. and eddie bauer and j. crew, 40% off. shoes seeing some price cuts. adidas, 30% site-wide. as we head indoors, camping and outdoor furniture is on sale. a shoulder season item. this head lamp from back country is $29, 10 bucks off. this vest, $55, a $24-discount. and this fire pit from walmart is $199, $100 off the list price. home and kitchen items on sale. mattresses. stores like mattress firm have the king for the price of a queen sale. that can be $300 to $500 off. home goods at macy's. a knife set just $93. that's $142 discounted. and the mini fridge for the college kid in your life is $99, 10 bucks off but a crucial purchase. happy deal-hunting. >> our thanks to becky worley for these deals. >>> coming up, the queen-sized announcement from the princess of the muppets. the sneak peek given to will ganss about what the muppet gang is up to on the spookiest night of the year. >>> how is this for a trick or

this friday, the russian federation finally completed the, the construction of the controversial nordstrom to pipeline the set to deliver low cost gas from siberia to europe will bring it later today. after $911.00, they did not. that is not the american desert that these fascism had. the anniversary of 911 nazi looks at the last thing impact to the us led war on terror . today we're going to be hearing from a former guantanamo prisoner who is released after 14 years of unlawful detention.

workers have welded the final pipe of the nordstrom 2 pipeline and plan to lower it to the baltic seabede pipeline is expected to begin delivering russian gas by the end of the yar. critics say the project will make germany too dependent on russia for its energy needs. the g-20 industrial nations have agreed to wrap up efforts -- ramp up efforts to help poor countries vaccinate against the coronavirus. at a summit in rome, ministers agreed to increase financial assistance to poor nations and to send more vaccines. they did not detail any concrete financial commitments. well, they are going to prison for protesting against the president. today a court in belarus sentenced protest leader maria kolesnikova to 11 years behind bars. she was found guilty of charges connected to her role in demonstrations in 2020 against longtime president alexander lukashenko. her fellow activists, maxim znak , was handed a 10 year sentence in the same trial. maria kolesnikova is one of the best-known faces of the belarusian opposition. >> maria kolesnikova makes a heart with her hands, despite the handcuffs.

other stop hom, through the beginning, there are 5 german states involved in the construction of the nordstrom projects. we're still in the states of assessed and endorsed the project. and so the, even one court came over. i've always believed that this project could be implemented within the legal frame which exists within the new in those state. i have not been concerned that i could stop the project, european politics, federal politics, and even american politics to far away from us. we just did our job and everything to make sure this project. we came a successful as the 1st i apply when there was still 2 or 3 legal hurdles to overcome with regard to the gas market directed the commissioning and transport of the gas. it's, i'm quite sure that russia and the countries and companies involve result. these issues and that we will start receiving the brushing garbage pipelines. 2020 belongs with the pipeline connected up just behind me certificate action and safety checks will take around 3 months to be completed. after that, while north stream too, will be able to pump as much as 55000000000 c

length between rushman germany is now officially finished. despite assurances from both countries, nordstrom too, is strictly in economic project. it has come on a massive pressure from both united states and the eastern europe. ponens foreign minister says his country's negative view of the project has not changed while washington reacted by saying nord stream to with a bad deal, and will continue countering it. ortiz dmitri power takes a look at the saga. now this pipeline has been a long time coming north stream to was started back in 2018, and was supposed to be finished by 2019. but with all the political turmoil surrounding it, it's taken up until now to finally complete it. now, the whole purpose of this pipeline is to connect russia with germany through the baltic sea, bypassing the transit states and eastern europe. and for germany, this pipeline has brought a lot of opportunity, especially now even with the gas prices in germany, already going up ahead of the winter season. but the construction of the pipeline itself has created many jobs in the country and the mayor of the german

it appears to nordstrom to finish line as well in scientology. well, that's right. the final piece of the pipe work has be welded into place that pipe number 200858 quite the jakes or when you think about it that way. also quite the cheek. so when you take into account the $11000000000.00 price tag for this pipeline, all it's left to do now is a final link cope between the end of the pipeline that originated in russia and is coming in towards germany from danish waters has to be finally linked up with the part of the pipeline, it's coming from the german shore. once it's done estimated, it takes around 3 months for certificate, a certificate ation easy for me to say and for safety checks to be carried out, then gas should be able to be flowing through this pipeline by the end of this year . now, it hasn't been easy routing for north stream to it was not liked at all by the donald trump administration in the united states, but really being lied to by the joe biden administration either. but trump put in place swinging sanctions against the project that caused delays

with other stop hom, through the get either a 5 german state involved in the construction of the nordstrom to projects and other states of assessed and endorse the project. and some of them, even one court cases over it. i've always believed that this project could be implemented within the legal framework that exists within the you in those state. i have not been concerned the political means could stop the project. european politics, federal politics, and even american politics are too far away from us. we just did our job, did our taxes and everything to make sure this projects became successful as the 1st notary pipeline. there was still 2 or 3 legal hurdles overcome with regard to the gas market directive, with the commissioning and transport of the gases. but i'm quite sure that russia and the countries in companies involved resolve these issues and that we will start receiving the 1st rushing gas pipelines before the end of 2021, with the pipeline connected up just behind me certificate action and safety checks will take around 3 months to be completed after that, while nord stream

lila nordstrom was a senior who was instructed to evacuate that day.s a public health advocate and executive director of stuy-health, focusing on young adults in the 9/11 survivor community. she's also the author of “some kids left behind: a survivor's fight for health care in the wake of 9/11." it seems that there was pre 9/11 and post 9/11 kind of bisecting your existence. >> thawas a transformational moment for everyone in america because our understanding of just how safe we were and what our life would be changed forever on 9/11. but i think specifically in my case, like, it also changed my relationship to political systems. it changed my relationship to political authority. it was really the first time that i had been failed by a government authority on that kind of massive scale. and it kind of reoriented my life. you know, i've always been interested in politics. it reoriented my life away from, you know, thoughts like i might go into politics and i might want to run for office. and i, i kind of embraced being an advocate and an activist after

i want to go back to jeremy for just a minute because they now have 4 months to certify the nordstrom to pipelines. do you see them rushing to do so, and our supply concerns likely to outweigh political concern? yeah, certification is going to come quickly. you know, you've got abundant supply that eases the consumers, energy costs, and any consumer budgetary concern. so i think what you're looking at is smart politicians in germany in particular saying there's going to be a bonus to our constituents. and i would say that the, the only political concerns to worry about at least this is what they have been. and past months came from the u. s. and other countries who are involved in supplying energy to, to europe. so when you look at north stream to there's no doubt this shifts europe farther outside of us, fears of influence and closer to a russian sphere of influence. and i think you already know this, but you know, in march, anthony blink and was threatening germany with sanctions over the pipeline where they kind of resolve the differences and, and that was done by july. and now, oh

also on friday gas from said it finished construction of the controversial nordstrom to pipeline to germany. the pipeline still awaits clarence from german regulators before the gas can start flowing. moving to asian markets, we have a green arrow in shanghai. the composites are steady gains throughout the week. up nearly 3 and a half percent for its best weeks in june. the index, our meager games on friday, on reports of that call between president biden and sheet this week. there was also new data showing china factory date in place and had a 13 year high and august, rising 9.5 percent as materials prices continue to search, weighing on producers. in hong kong, the hung song is up roughly one and a half percent for the week. the textbook, it took a major hit on thursday after the south china morning post reported the chinese government had suspended approval for new online games later issuing a correction thing. regulators will slow the process in response 10 set and that is the last 8.5 and 11 percent, respectively. after that clarification, the 2 companies rebounded on friday as the hun

i think he'll eventually have a really big impact of the route jointly with the existing nordstrom pipeline. they will actually double annual export capacity to about 110000000000 cubic meters, so that the round half of russia's total export to europe a year. but by itself more, it's going to have the capacity to need about one 3rd of the news important. so it will definitely have a big impact once it's up and running. but currently, russian and german regulators are currently in a debate as to whether new regulation supply that were put in place after the pipeline was given its final investment decisions. but i looked today and was something that the start of a flow on materially reduced prices and having a effect the coming winter. it looks like that you is going to be stuck and locked to do some pretty high prices throughout the winter, particularly once we hit january, february and the reserves get increasingly depleted. now octavio, we know that norway has said that it would increase its exports at the same time. we're looking forward to the north stream to pipeline. but how does that

some are looking to the recently completed nordstrom to pipeline from russia to germany as a means to ease the growing pressure on the sector. and a follow up to a story we've been covering in recent weeks, u. k prime minister boris johnson warned that post brack, that trade disruptions in northern ireland, can't go on forever. as analysts worn, the so called sausage wars could affect the holiday season. johnson also told reporters traveling with him to new york for the un general assembly. the dutch prime minister mark ruta, had offered to mediate the issue between the u. k and e u, adding that the country was no barriers for trade and criticize the way it was being enforced. johnson's comments also come ahead of a tuesday meeting with us president joe biden at the white house. joining us now to discuss this and some other issues facing the british prime minister on his trip to the us. it's hillary for which board member with the british american business association. now, hillary, i want to start with the northern ireland protocol. does having the dutch prime minister involved and i

result, the russian foreign minister survey live rob confirmed it will be a matter of days before the nordstrom to pipeline is fully complete and ready to be used. however, he noted there continues to be what he called a frontal attack on the pipeline. even though everyone including the u. s, understands their opposition to it has yet to fully stop the project from coming together. and the u. k has extended post a post brack, that grace period on goods imported to northern ireland at the end of september, chilled meat and sausages were set to face a band going into northern ireland from the rest of the u. k. while other food products would face extra customs ex, inspection you trade with northern ireland has been one of the most talked about issues and negotiations over breakfast. and the grace period had already been extended twice on monday. david frost. britton's chief negotiator in the talk said there would be a fresh extension with no new deadline in place. the you for its part that it has no plans to respond with legal action against london for this latest move. so for more on the so call

and i was maybe going to play nordstrom some place. fine careers but not for me. and fortunately, a man named joseph, who was madeleine albright's father and he opened up the world of diplomacy and eastern europe to me and all the sudden i knew i wanted toby a soviet specialist. so, the first lesson of how you get to where i've -- where i am is you find something you want to do. and i wad say to each and everyone of you, find your passion. not what career you want, but your passion. what's going to make you get up every day and want to do that. secondly, if you're fortunate, your passion and talents will come together. i went on to become a freshman at stanford. and in a seminar at stanford, i met a man who had been the national security adviser to president gerald ford and would become the national security adviser to george h.w. bush. he took an interest in my career and when george h.w. bush was elected, he took me with him to be the white house soviet specialist and i was fortunate to be that at the end of the cold war. doesn't get much better than that. and t

i decide i was going to ends up playing at nordstrom. fortunately, i wandered into a course taught by madeline allbright's father. he opened up the world of diplomacy and eastern europe to me. and all of a sudden i wanted to be a soviet specialist. the first lesson of how you get to where i am is you find something that you i would say to each and every one of you as students find your passion. not what job or career you want but what you're passionate about, what will make you get up every day and want to go do that. secondly if you are fortunate your talents and passion will come together. i went on to become professor at stanford and i met a man at stanford who was the national security advisor to president gerald ford and was -- would become the national security advisor to george w. h. bush. he took an interest in my career and when president george w. h bush was elected he took me with him to the white house soviet specialist at the end the cold war, doesn't get much better than that, but the is seconds lesson is find people who ar