San Francisco - Retail & Industry
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
San Francisco Divisadero Lower Haight NoPa
Vinyl Coffee & Wine Bar to move from Divisadero to Haight; cannabis retailer seeks its space
A new cannabis venture has its eye on the storefront at Oak and Divisadero, with a community Zoom meeting set for tomorrow night. Read More
San Francisco Noe Valley
Last chapter: Charlie's Corner permanently shutters after 5 years in Noe Valley
"It's a heartbreak," said Charlotte Nagy, the owner of the popular children's bookstore. Read More
San Francisco Cole Valley Inner Richmond Upper Haight
Tantrum to close Cole Valley store, focus on Inner Richmond location
Before the pandemic, the popular toy shop was considering a third location. Now, it's being forced to downsize to remain viable. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley business briefs: KitTea returns with kitten room; Dish Clothing, Ernest Alexander close
The neighborhood is losing two boutiques, but gaining a new space to play with adorable kittens. Read More
San Francisco Mission Upper Haight
Borderlands Books patrons call for owner to step down over sexual assault allegations
More than three dozen financial supporters of the popular sci-fi bookstore are asking owner Alan Beatts to step aside. Read More
San Francisco Marina
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library shutters Fort Mason store, shifting sales online
Though the Fort Mason store is closed for good, the Friends store at Main Branch is expected to reopen. Read More
San Francisco Castro
Castro slice shop calls it quits as shelter-in-place drags on
With no return of Castro nightlife in sight, Nizario's Pizza has closed its location in the neighborhood after nearly 20 years in business. Read More
San Francisco Castro
Castro smoke shop becomes latest Castro retailer to close doors amid shelter-in-place
"It breaks my heart, I love this store a lot," said Imad Bitar, owner of several Castro businesses. Read More
San Francisco Upper Haight
5 Haight Street businesses close permanently
Already struggling with high commercial vacancy rates pre-pandemic, the Upper Haight is losing small businesses at an alarming clip. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro Business Briefs: Restaurants and bars debut outdoor seating; new frame, flower shops open
The Castro's sidewalks are full of diners, drinkers and exercisers, as businesses take advantage of the city's "shared spaces" program. Read More
San Francisco
'During turmoil, we do good business': Storage unit companies thrive as people pour out of SF
Storage companies across San Francisco say they haven't seen comparable demand since the 2008 recession. Read More