Carter's to Shut 150 North American Stores Amid Restructuring, Affecting Bay Area Retail Landscape
Carter's plans to close 150 stores across North America due to fiscal pressures and will cut 300 corporate jobs. The closures are part of a restructuring effort in response to higher tariffs.
Macy’s Ditches Closure, Teams With Developer to Save Union Square Flagship in Stunning San Francisco Comeback
Macy's and TMG Partners are evaluating the redevelopment of the Union Square flagship store in San Francisco, exploring potential changes including housing conversion, amid a broader context of retail closures and downtown revitalization.
San Francisco Secures Nearly $3 Million Settlement from Online Tobacco Retailers Over Flavored Product Ban
San Francisco settled with online tobacco retailers for nearly $3 million due to illegal sales of flavored nicotine products, enforcing strict health laws and protocols to prevent future violations.
Uniqlo to Open New Flagship Store on Market Street in Downtown San Francisco, Signifying City's Economic Rebound
Uniqlo plans to open a flagship store on Market Street in San Francisco, marking a return after closing its Union Square location in 2021. The move is part of the brand's U.S. expansion.
SF-Based Sephora Illegally Dumped Makeup Waste throughout California, Alleges Lawsuit; Large Settlement Paid
California prosecutors say Sephora was throwing away hazardous waste in stores from San Francisco's Powell Street to Santana Row in San Jose and beyond. The beauty giant's settlement reveals just how much expired makeup and battery-powered tools were ending up in landfills across the state.
Bayview's Lone Large Grocery Store Lucky to Close, Leaving San Francisco Neighborhood Facing Food Access Crisis Again
The Lucky grocery store in San Francisco's Bayview District is set to close on November 1, leaving the community, known as a food desert, without a key source of fresh groceries and prompting concerns over corporate commitment to the area.












