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Valencia Street's popular record shop is consolidating to Oakland, giving its co-tenant a chance to expand into the full space.
Known for its minimalist fashion and home goods, the Japanese retailer has pulled out of its stores in SoMa, San Jose and Palo Alto.
The milliner's Haight Street store, one of several in San Francisco, is calling it quits.
A new cannabis venture has its eye on the storefront at Oak and Divisadero, with a community Zoom meeting set for tomorrow night.
"It's a heartbreak," said Charlotte Nagy, the owner of the popular children's bookstore.
Before the pandemic, the popular toy shop was considering a third location. Now, it's being forced to downsize to remain viable.
The neighborhood is losing two boutiques, but gaining a new space to play with adorable kittens.
More than three dozen financial supporters of the popular sci-fi bookstore are asking owner Alan Beatts to step aside.
Though the Fort Mason store is closed for good, the Friends store at Main Branch is expected to reopen.
With no return of Castro nightlife in sight, Nizario's Pizza has closed its location in the neighborhood after nearly 20 years in business.
"It breaks my heart, I love this store a lot," said Imad Bitar, owner of several Castro businesses.
Already struggling with high commercial vacancy rates pre-pandemic, the Upper Haight is losing small businesses at an alarming clip.
The Castro's sidewalks are full of diners, drinkers and exercisers, as businesses take advantage of the city's "shared spaces" program.
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