San Francisco - Retail & Industry
San Francisco Potrero Hill
New SF Flower Mart Moves Forward In Potrero
The drama about the redevelopment of the wholesale San Francisco Flower Mart in SoMa goes back many years. But now a new Flower Mart in a different part of town is one step closer to being a reality. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Lower Pac Heights Marina Pacific Heights Tenderloin
City offers grants to Van Ness businesses impacted by construction, but some say it's not enough
With construction now two years behind schedule, area businesses say the grants won't make a dent in their six-figure revenue losses. Read More
San Francisco Cole Valley Divisadero Hayes Valley Inner Sunset Lower Haight Upper Haight
District 5 pilots $100,000 victim assistance program for vandalized small businesses
The program, administered by the SF District Attorney's office, will reimburse merchants up to $1,000 for replacing broken windows. Read More
San Francisco Upper Haight
Upper Haight business briefs: Amoeba Music, massage studio, barbershop reopen for business
This week's business brief is full of causes for celebration, including some reopenings, added service and an expansion. Read More
San Francisco Financial District Lower Nob Hill Union Square
FiDi business briefs: Foundation Cafe closes; 2 fashion retailers shut down; more [Updated]
More business closures are taking place downtown. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro business briefs: Ritual Coffee closes; Lucky 13 returns; barbershops & salons reopen; more
The neighborhood has now lost 20 businesses since the start of shelter-in-place. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley business briefs: More boutique closures, pastry shop becomes polling place
A skincare studio and a shoe boutique have called it quits, while a pastry shop is becoming a polling place during the upcoming election. Read More
San Francisco Divisadero Mission NoPa
San Francisco's DIY instructors get crafty to keep classes going
Been thinking of taking a DIY craft class to liven up your quarantine? These studios are ensuring all you'll need is a laptop and a mailbox. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro Business Briefs: Barry's adds rooftop classes; Bodega Bistro debuts Castro pop-up; more
Plus, more parklets have arrived in the neighborhood. Read More
San Francisco Upper Haight
Upper Haight business briefs: Vintage shop reopens, dispensary expands, plus an update on Amoeba
Some bright spots in this edition of Upper Haight business briefs: one expansion, one reopening, and more good news from the neighborhood. Read More
San Francisco Castro
Castro's 18th Street to go car-free again this Sunday, with eye on safety concerns
In light of concerns about a lack of mask use and distancing at last Sunday's event, the Castro Merchants are doubling down on safety enforcement. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Polk
20-year-old Krav Maga studio among latest group of Lower Nob Hill business closures
The Lower Nob Hill area has seen nearly a dozen small-business closures since shelter-in-place began. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley loses 2 more businesses, but gains a beauty store
The neighborhood continues to weather a storm of post-pandemic closures, but there's at least one bright spot. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley
Hard-hit Hayes Valley loses 3 more businesses, including champagne bar The Riddler
The neighborhood has seen nearly a dozen business closures since the start of the pandemic. Read More
San Francisco Castro
Castro stretch of 18th Street to go car-free on Sundays
The Castro Merchants' president said the resulting foot traffic will provide "much-needed relief" to area businesses. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Hayes Valley
Walgreens to close Van Ness & Market store permanently
The Walgreens, whose theft-plagued empty shelves went viral earlier this year, will close at the end of August. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro business briefs: 2223 Market to get new restaurant; MX3's Yoga Loft closes; more
Plus, a Cow Hollow consignment shop is closing and consolidating its inventory to the Castro. Read More
San Francisco Upper Haight
Upper Haight business briefs: More clothing stores shutter permanently as pandemic impacts continue
In this week's Upper Haight business brief, two longtime clothiers close permanently, and a new vintage store appears to have changed its plans about opening. Read More
San Francisco Dogpatch
Dogpatch business briefs: Serpentine, Noon All Day close; Kin Khao to open Dogpatch location; more
Two neighborhood boutiques are also closing. Read More
San Francisco Inner Sunset Outer Sunset
Sunset business briefs: closures at beachside gift shop & SUV-damaged travel agency; more
Here's the latest look at business happenings in the avenues, including a new Inner Sunset breakfast spot. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Polk Tenderloin
The party's over: Tenderloin's long-running SF Party to close after Halloween
"I'm done," says the party store's owner, a third-generation San Francisco native who plans to leave the city after the closure. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Women-focused clubhouse The Assembly to close permanently
"It's really been heartbreaking," said Molly Goodson, who co-founded the women's club in a former church in the Mission. Read More
San Francisco Mission
1-2-3-4 Go! Records to depart the Mission; co-tenant Silver Sprocket to remain
Valencia Street's popular record shop is consolidating to Oakland, giving its co-tenant a chance to expand into the full space. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Japanese retailer Muji permanently closes all Bay Area stores
Known for its minimalist fashion and home goods, the Japanese retailer has pulled out of its stores in SoMa, San Jose and Palo Alto. Read More
San Francisco Upper Haight
After 6 years in business, Goorin Bros. tips its hat to Haight Street
The milliner's Haight Street store, one of several in San Francisco, is calling it quits. Read More