Design Within Reach opened a new showroom in San Francisco's Potrero Hill, offering design-forward furniture in a historic setting with galleries, custom kitchens, and art exhibitions.

eBay reached a $59 million settlement over claims of violating the Controlled Substances Act by selling pill presses and encapsulating machines that could produce counterfeit drugs.

San Francisco's oldest toy store, Jeffrey's Toys, is permanently closing due to declining sales, crime, and other retail pressures, with a final sale announced by their lawyer, Ken Sterling.

Levi Strauss & Co. plans to lay off 10-15% of its workforce to save $100 million, amid a stock price decline and economic volatility, despite increased Q4 net revenue and DTC sales.

Stanley Ellicott, HR manager for San Francisco, faces felony charges for corruption and funneling public grant money, as announced by District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.

DLR Group acquires BraytonHughes Design Studios, enhancing its luxury interior design capabilities and expanding its portfolio with high-end clients from the hospitality industry.

eBay reduces its workforce by 9%, resulting in 1,000 layoffs amidst a broader trend of tech sector job cuts, as part of strategic restructuring for sustainable growth.

Macy's is cutting 3.5% of its workforce and closing five stores in a bid to streamline operations amid changing consumer behaviors and market demands.

San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant program sees success with businesses extending their leases, and the city prepares to launch a new cohort of pop-ups to revitalize downtown.

Kelly-Moore Paints is closing down due to financial and legal issues, mainly from asbestos litigation costs, impacting 700 employees and ending its long-standing industry presence.

A suspected car thief was humorously apprehended in Rio Vista after his pants fell down during a foot chase, which started when police spotted the stolen vehicle through an automated camera system.

J. Crew is closing its San Francisco Centre mall location on January 22, as part of a nationwide downsizing, affecting around 30 employees. The mall is dealing with management changes and uncertainty about its future.

Stuff, a beloved vintage store in San Francisco, is closing and hosting a liquidation sale before shutting down on February 4 due to failed lease negotiations.