SPARC's plans have been controversial among some Lower Haight merchants and residents.

Get to know a local dog salon specializing in pooches of all sizes.

The coffee chain's arrival signals a major change in a neighborhood that has struggled to fill retail and restaurant vacancies.

Owner Jeff Taliaferro's shop has held down its stretch of Ocean Avenue for 20 years.

In a reversal of their announcement last month, both the clothing and sports nutrition stores now say they'll remain where they are.

The urgent-care chain is eyeing locations on Divisadero and in Noe Valley as well.

Meet the Castro's newest small business, an eco-friendly car wash that can wash a car with only one cup of water.

Glen Park Hardware's owners are retiring after 38 years, but so far, there have been no takers for the store.

The Castro's newest fitness spot is looking to crank up the intensity on 18th Street.

Take a look at a few local West Portal places to break a sweat.

Meet the man behind 19th Street's popular barbershop.

A former editor of Vogue is behind the new boutique, which offers high-end, West Coast-designed clothing and accessories.

The former La Boulange had been vacant for almost a year.