More than 135 million americans plan to shop this weekend, according to the National Retail federation. Of course, how and where we do that keeps changing. Americans will do more of their Holiday Shopping online and at specialty and discount stores, and that leaves many questions about the role of traditional brick and morter Department Stores. The holidays are traditionally the season of Department Stores, from the macys thanksgiving day parade and festive window displays to crowds of shoppers. But the stalwarts of retail are beginning to see their sales go elsewhere. Department stores are expected to see just a 1. 2 growth in sales for the Fourth Quarter of 2015. At the same time, discount, online, and catalog retailers are expected to have a much larger growth in sales. And americans are increasingly turning away from brick and mortar stores. The average consumer now plans to do 46 of their shopping online. Holiday shopping is even going mobile. More than 21 of smartphone owners now
KCAU World News Now December 31, 2015
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Arrested two people suspected of planning attacks in brussels during the holiday. Police found isis propaganda during their investigation of the two men. Troubles in the sky as turbulence hits an air canada flight heading from shanghai to toronto. At least 21 passengers were injured. The flight was diverted to calgary so the injured could be treated. More than a dozen people were taken to hospitals but no one was seriously hurt. There were 332 passengers on the jet along with 19 crew members. Now to the flooding in the midwest which has killed more than 20 people. Mississippi and other rivers expected to crest today but theres widespread damage already. Major highways are closed. Many people have been told to evacuate. Its the worst flooding since 1993, but that was in the summer. A flood in the winter is really dangerous. Its really cold out there. In a phone call with governor nixon, president obama pledged federal help. No rain or snow in the flood zone today but temperatures are co