Photo: John Minchillo, Associated Press
Sears is one of many retailers struggling in 2017.
Click ahead to see some other companies that are or have shuttered many locations.
Sears is one of many retailers struggling in 2017.
Click ahead to see some other companies that are or have shuttered many locations.
Photo: John Minchillo, Associated Press
American Apparel
Number of stores closed in 2017: 104
American Apparel
Number of stores closed in 2017: 104
Photo: Spencer Platt / Spencer Platt / Getty Images
Macy’s
Number of stores closed in 2017: 63
Macy’s
Number of stores closed in 2017: 63
Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle
Sears
Number of stores closed in 2017: 42
Sears
Number of stores closed in 2017: 42
Photo: John Minchillo /Associated Press
JC Penney
Number of stores closed in 2017: 138
JC Penney
Number of stores closed in 2017: 138
Photo: Patrick T. Fallon
American Eagle Outfitters
Number of stores closed in 2017: 50
American Eagle Outfitters
Number of stores closed in 2017: 50
Photo: Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket Via Getty Images
Abercrombie & Fitch
Number of stores closed in 2017: 60
Abercrombie & Fitch
Number of stores closed in 2017: 60
Photo: Northfoto | Shutterstock.com
Aeropostale
Number of stores closed: 154 stores in the next six months
Aeropostale
Number of stores closed: 154 stores in the next six months
Photo: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Michael Kors
Number of stores closed: To close 100-125 stores in the next 2 years
Michael Kors
Number of stores closed: To close 100-125 stores in the next 2 years
Photo: Richard Drew, AP
Payless ShoeSource
Number of stores closed in 2017: 1,000
Payless ShoeSource
Number of stores closed in 2017: 1,000
Photo: Scott Eells /Bloomberg
LOFT
Number of stores closed: tbd
LOFT
Number of stores closed: tbd
Photo: Sonia Recchia/WireImage
BCBG Max Azria
Number of stores closed in 2017: 120
BCBG Max Azria
Number of stores closed in 2017: 120
Photo: Bob Luckey
Wet Seal
Permanent closure of all 171 stores
Wet Seal
Permanent closure of all 171 stores
Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
GameStop
Number of stores closed in 2017: 100+
GameStop
Number of stores closed in 2017: 100+
Photo: Patrick T. Fallon, Bloomberg
Ann Taylor
Number of stores closed: tbd
Ann Taylor
Number of stores closed: tbd
Photo: Andrew Burton
The Limited:
Permanent closure of 250 stores
The Limited:
Permanent closure of 250 stores
Photo: Eric Anderson
CVS
Number of stores closed in 2017: 70
CVS
Number of stores closed in 2017: 70
Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle
Chico’s
Number of stores closed in 2017: 120
Chico’s
Number of stores closed in 2017: 120
Photo: Jeff Greenberg/UIG Via Getty Images
Kmart
Number of stores closed in 2017: 108
Kmart
Number of stores closed in 2017: 108
Photo: Frank Franklin II, AP
RadioShack
Number of stores closed in 2017: 552
RadioShack
Number of stores closed in 2017: 552
Guess
Number of stores closed in 2017: 60
Guess
Number of stores closed in 2017: 60
Photo: Alan Diaz, Associated Press
Bebe
Permanent closure of all 175 stores
Bebe
Permanent closure of all 175 stores
Photo: Geri Lavrov / Contributor / Getty Images
Office Depot
Number of stores closed in 2017: 100
Office Depot
Number of stores closed in 2017: 100
Photo: Paul Sakuma, Associated Press
Family Christian
Number of stores closed in 2017: 240
Family Christian
Number of stores closed in 2017: 240
Photo: J. MICHAEL SHORT, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS
Crocs
Number of stores closed in 2017: 160
Crocs
Number of stores closed in 2017: 160
Photo: Damian Dovarganes, STF
Image 27 of 65 | Rasputin Music
Rasputin Music – The music store closed its 69 Powell Street location in San Francisco on Jan. 14, 2015. The company was founded in 1971 in Berkeley and was known for having its own elevator operator, and for boasting five stories of music, books, and DVDs. File photo of Rasputin’s Records on Powell Street in San Francisco on June 25, 2009.
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Rasputin Music – The music store closed its 69 Powell Street location in San Francisco on Jan. 14, 2015. The company was founded in 1971 in Berkeley and was known for having its own elevator operator, and for
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Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Image 28 of 65 | La Boulange
La Boulange – 23 La Boulange locations around the Bay Area closed on September 2015 and a new brand,
La Boulangerie de San Francisco, replaced the formal business. There are currently six locations around the city.
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La Boulange – 23 La Boulange locations around the Bay Area closed on September 2015 and a new brand,
La Boulangerie de San Francisco, replaced the formal business. There are currently six locations around
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Photo: Stephanie Wright Hession
Image 29 of 65 | Jeremy’s
Jeremy’s – Jeremy’s department store at 2 S. Park St. in San Francisco closed on Aug. 9, 2015. A Jeremy’s was expected to open in Uptown Oakland but founder Jeremy Kidson has
decided to close entirely, including the location in Berkeley.
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Jeremy’s – Jeremy’s department store at 2 S. Park St. in San Francisco closed on Aug. 9, 2015. A Jeremy’s was expected to open in Uptown Oakland but founder Jeremy Kidson has
decided to close entirely,
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Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle
Image 30 of 65 | High Bridge Arms
High Bridge Arms – The gun shop closed its doors on Oct. 31, 2015, ending it’s 63-year-old business in San Francisco. The closure came after a city supervisor required that all gun buys be recorded. The store was decorated with Japanese paintings and autographed photos of target shooters.
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High Bridge Arms – The gun shop closed its doors on Oct. 31, 2015, ending it’s 63-year-old business in San Francisco. The closure came after a city supervisor required that all gun buys be recorded. The store
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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle
The ARK – The toy store closed both it’s San Francisco locations in Noe Valley and Presidio Heights. The location at 3845 24th Street closed in July 2015. In the late 1980’s The ARK started business in Sacramento and wanted to offer high-quality wooden, educational and imaginative toys and games for kids.
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The ARK – The toy store closed both it’s San Francisco locations in Noe Valley and Presidio Heights. The location at 3845 24th Street closed in July 2015. In the late 1980’s The ARK started business in
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Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle
Image 32 of 65 | A.G. Ferrari Foods
A.G. Ferrari Foods – The importer of specialty and Italian foods closed the door to it’s Castro location on Aug. 1, 2015. The company had 13 locations at one point but now has five locations, two are in San Francisco with one in SoMa and another in Laurel Village. Shown here was the opening day of A.G. Ferrari Foods in the Castro on April 9, 1998.
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A.G. Ferrari Foods – The importer of specialty and Italian foods closed the door to it’s Castro location on Aug. 1, 2015. The company had 13 locations at one point but now has five locations, two are in San
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Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle
Image 33 of 65 | The Flax
The Flax – The art supply store located at Valencia and Market streets closed after 37 years but has a San Francisco location at
Fort Mason Center for arts and cultures. Its flagship store is now located in Oakland.
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The Flax – The art supply store located at Valencia and Market streets closed after 37 years but has a San Francisco location at
Fort Mason Center for arts and cultures. Its flagship store is now located in
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Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Image 34 of 65 | Valhalla Books
Valhalla Books – After 15 years in the Mission District, Valhalla Books closed it’s doors on April 2015. The closure resulted in business not being what it used to be, John McMurtrie
writes.
Valhalla Books – After 15 years in the Mission District, Valhalla Books closed it’s doors on April 2015. The closure resulted in business not being what it used to be, John McMurtrie
writes.
Image 35 of 65 | Borderland Books
Borderland Books – The Mission District bookstore closed on March 2015 after 18 years of business. It specialized in science fiction, fantasy, mystery and horror titles and was said to have one of the world’s largest in its field, with more than 14,000 titles in stock, John McMurtrie
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Borderland Books – The Mission District bookstore closed on March 2015 after 18 years of business. It specialized in science fiction, fantasy, mystery and horror titles and was said to have one of the world’s
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Photo: Borderland Books
Image 36 of 65 | Kaplan’s
KAPLAN’S – This eclectic Market street store closed its doors in January 2013 after 74 years when owner Zane Kaplan (pictured behind the counter) sold the building. The family-owned government surplus and sporting goods store carried a wide variety of items, some essential and others incredibly odd. Customers are likely not going to find Burning Man supplies, $3 water-stained sneakers (which were on display following a Kaplan’s fire in 1979) and military berets anywhere else.
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KAPLAN’S – This eclectic Market street store closed its doors in January 2013 after 74 years when owner Zane Kaplan (pictured behind the counter) sold the building. The family-owned government surplus and
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Image 37 of 65 | Jeffrey’s Toys
JEFFREY’S TOYS – The popular San Francisco toy store became the victim of a lost lease and was forced to shut its doors on Market Street in April 2015 after 60 years. Jeffrey’s, known for its extensive collection of toys and games, sold everything from stuffed animals to marble mazes to toy shotguns. The mom and pop shop is one of many old-time businesses that has been forced out by rent increases
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JEFFREY’S TOYS – The popular San Francisco toy store became the victim of a lost lease and was forced to shut its doors on Market Street in April 2015 after 60 years. Jeffrey’s, known for its extensive
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Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle
Image 38 of 65 | Lombardi’s Sports
LOMBARDI’S SPORTS – A center for outdoor, fitness and sports enthusiasts in Nob Hill, Lombardi’s closed in 2014 after being a family-owned and run establishment for over 66 years. The store was known for its annual rooftop sample sale. Lombardi’s closed its doors to make room for new condos, though it is unclear as to whether those plans are still in the works.
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LOMBARDI’S SPORTS – A center for outdoor, fitness and sports enthusiasts in Nob Hill, Lombardi’s closed in 2014 after being a family-owned and run establishment for over 66 years. The store was known for its
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Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Image 39 of 65 | Loehmann’s
LOEHMANN’S – The retail clothing chain filed for bankruptcy for the third time in 2013 after being undercut by cheaper stores. The Sutter Street Loehmann’s store closed shortly thereafter, but the chain has remained in business despite its financial troubles. First opened in Brooklyn by Frieda Loehmann in 1921, Loehmann’s created a niche where savvy shoppers could get bargain deals on designer clothing.
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LOEHMANN’S – The retail clothing chain filed for bankruptcy for the third time in 2013 after being undercut by cheaper stores. The Sutter Street Loehmann’s store closed shortly thereafter, but the chain has
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DIESEL – The Italian clothing store shut its doors in the Castro in 2013 for undisclosed reasons. The building, despite an enviable location between 17th and 18th streets, remained empty for some time. Soul Cycle is now located in this historic space. DIESEL has a location at 800 Market St.
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DIESEL – The Italian clothing store shut its doors in the Castro in 2013 for undisclosed reasons. The building, despite an enviable location between 17th and 18th streets, remained empty for some time. Soul
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Image 41 of 65 | Lotus Bleu
LOTUS BLEU – Upscale, award-winning design boutique Lotus Bleu closed its Hayes Valley store in May of this year. After 12 years of business, the boutique’s storefront became another casualty of the city’s skyrocketing rents. Owner Jeannie Fraise opted to relocate to a more affordable space on Arkansas Street when confronted with a new lease and significantly higher rent. Focusing mainly on interior design, the Arkansas location is available for viewing by appointment and will likely be open to the public in September.
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LOTUS BLEU – Upscale, award-winning design boutique Lotus Bleu closed its Hayes Valley store in May of this year. After 12 years of business, the boutique’s storefront became another casualty of the city’s
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Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle
Image 42 of 65 | Ladybug Ladybug
LADYBUG LADYBUG – The stationary shop on 24th Street closed in 2012 when owner Sheila Istvanick moved her business to Sacramento. The Noe Valley store, which had been open since 2002, was known for its gifts and cards for any occasion. Istvanick hoped to make Sacramento the base store for Ladybug Ladybug, but the location is now also closed.
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LADYBUG LADYBUG – The stationary shop on 24th Street closed in 2012 when owner Sheila Istvanick moved her business to Sacramento. The Noe Valley store, which had been open since 2002, was known for its gifts
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BORDERS – Borders, formerly the second-largest bookstore chain in the U.S., was forced to liquidate its 600-plus stores nationwide in 2011 (including its two S.F. stores) after failing to find a buyer following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The bookstore was founded in 1971 by the Borders brothers, who opened up the first store in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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BORDERS – Borders, formerly the second-largest bookstore chain in the U.S., was forced to liquidate its 600-plus stores nationwide in 2011 (including its two S.F. stores) after failing to find a buyer
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Photo: Paul Sakuma
Image 44 of 65 | La Rosa Vintage
LA ROSA VINTAGE – The Haight Street clothing store went out of business in 2014, its cause slightly more complicated than the usual rent hike. La Rosa, a store of Retro City Vintage (a company that owns several shops in the Haight), was rotated out of use when another Retro City store, Haight Street Vintage, had its rent doubled. Haight Street Vintage took over the La Rosa location
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LA ROSA VINTAGE – The Haight Street clothing store went out of business in 2014, its cause slightly more complicated than the usual rent hike. La Rosa, a store of Retro City Vintage (a company that owns
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ACRE/SF – The upscale women’s boutique in Telegraph Hill was open for three years before its closing in 2014. The store was the creation of owner Jenny Chung, who owns ACRE/SF’s sister shop, Acrimony in Hayes Valley. Though there were hints of returning to a new location, ACRE/SF shows no signs of return.
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ACRE/SF – The upscale women’s boutique in Telegraph Hill was open for three years before its closing in 2014. The store was the creation of owner Jenny Chung, who owns ACRE/SF’s sister shop, Acrimony in Hayes
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Photo: Cody Rasmussen
Image 46 of 65 | Chloe Rose
CHLOE ROSE – The Union Street women’s boutique closed its doors to the city in 2014 after four years. Despite no longer having a physical presence in the Marina District, Chloe Rose has built an online presence where customers can purchase items.
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CHLOE ROSE – The Union Street women’s boutique closed its doors to the city in 2014 after four years. Despite no longer having a physical presence in the Marina District, Chloe Rose has built an online
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Image 47 of 65 | Music Center of San Francisco
MUSIC CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO – The Music Center of San Francisco in Union Square closed in 2012 after selling sheet music and other music supplies for 45 years. The center was forced into closure because nearly all sheet music is now accessible on the Internet.
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MUSIC CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO – The Music Center of San Francisco in Union Square closed in 2012 after selling sheet music and other music supplies for 45 years. The center was forced into closure because
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THERAPY – In 2013, this funky furniture and clothing boutique on Valencia Street closed the furniture branch of its store after 13 years, but kept its adjacent clothing store open. The reason for closure? Excessively high rent increases, of course. Therapy is one of many stores on Valencia in recent years to be forced out.
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THERAPY – In 2013, this funky furniture and clothing boutique on Valencia Street closed the furniture branch of its store after 13 years, but kept its adjacent clothing store open. The reason for closure?
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Image 49 of 65 | Urban Flow
URBAN FLOW – The donation-funded yoga studio on Mission Street closed in December 2014, leaving behind a devoted fan base and a community disheartened by the space’s absence. Though the reasons for closure were not outwardly identified, there is speculation that a substantial rent increase forced the studio out of business.
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URBAN FLOW – The donation-funded yoga studio on Mission Street closed in December 2014, leaving behind a devoted fan base and a community disheartened by the space’s absence. Though the reasons for closure
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Image 50 of 65 | Marcus Books
MARCUS BOOKS – Marcus Books, one of the nation’s oldest historically black bookstores on Fillmore Street, had been at the hub of African-American culture in San Francisco for over 50 years before closing in 2014.
A new store is expected to open in the African American Art and Culture Complex, at 762 Fulton St. Despite several fundraising efforts to save the bookstore from eviction after a complicated bankruptcy case, Marcus’ SF store was forced out of the historic three-story Victorian where jazz icons John Coltrane, Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday had performed. The Marcus Books store in Oakland remains in business.
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MARCUS BOOKS – Marcus Books, one of the nation’s oldest historically black bookstores on Fillmore Street, had been at the hub of African-American culture in San Francisco for over 50 years before closing in
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Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle
Clothes Contact – After 28 years the famous thrift store that sold vintage by the pound. The Valencia St. located store was forced to close it’s doors after the landlord raised their rent to $14,000.
Clothes Contact – After 28 years the famous thrift store that sold vintage by the pound. The Valencia St. located store was forced to close it’s doors after the landlord raised their rent to $14,000.
Photo: Courtesy Of Clothes Contact
Fresh & Easy – In 2012 the British supermarket chain Fresh and Easy announced it was considering pulling out of North America and closing all stores here. The San Francisco store located on Third St. eventually closed in 2015.
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Fresh & Easy – In 2012 the British supermarket chain Fresh and Easy announced it was considering pulling out of North America and closing all stores here. The San Francisco store located on Third St.
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Photo: Sarah Rice, Special To The Chronicle
HUF SF – A shoe store started by pro skater Keith Hufnagel in 2002. The store was best known for being the spot in SF to purchase “exclusive kicks.” After deciding to expand his brand, Hufnagel closed his store in 2011. Hufnagel now produces HUF shoes and apparel sold at select retailers nationwide. Photo above is of former HUF SF employee “Mega,” who now owns the high-end boutique Black Scale.
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HUF SF – A shoe store started by pro skater Keith Hufnagel in 2002. The store was best known for being the spot in SF to purchase “exclusive kicks.” After deciding to expand his brand, Hufnagel closed his
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Photo: Katy Raddatz
PUMA – Once located on 865 Market St. location the Puma store closed in the spring of 2015 and was replaced by New Balance that December.
PUMA – Once located on 865 Market St. location the Puma store closed in the spring of 2015 and was replaced by New Balance that December.
Photo: Kevin Y./Yelp
Nomads – After 24 years the Hayes Valley community lost this quirky men’s clothing and accessories store in 2015.
Nomads – After 24 years the Hayes Valley community lost this quirky men’s clothing and accessories store in 2015.
Photo: Google Maps
Kurt Geiger – The London-based shoe store located on Stockton St. open in the fall of 2012 only to close it’s San Francisco flagship store two years later.
Kurt Geiger – The London-based shoe store located on Stockton St. open in the fall of 2012 only to close it’s San Francisco flagship store two years later.
Photo: Kurt Geiger, Tara Luz Stevens/ Orange
Streetlight Records – After 35 years of doing business in the Castro the owner Robert Fallon decided to close its doors in the fall of 2015. Although Streetlight has left San Francisco the record retailer still has locations in Santa Cruz and San Jose.
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Streetlight Records – After 35 years of doing business in the Castro the owner Robert Fallon decided to close its doors in the fall of 2015. Although Streetlight has left San Francisco the record retailer
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Photo: Streetlight Records, Facebook
Carrots Boutique – Even with the Gwyneth Paltrow, “Goop,” stamp of approval this boutique once located in Jackson Square closed after being opened for seven years.
Carrots Boutique – Even with the Gwyneth Paltrow, “Goop,” stamp of approval this boutique once located in Jackson Square closed after being opened for seven years.
Photo: Colin Day
Discolandia – After being a Mission neighborhood landmark for 40 years, Discolandia, decided to shut down in 2011. Above, Artist Cindy De Losa shows her Discolandia diorama from her work as store manager at Precita Eyes art and visitors center in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, July 5, 2013.
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Discolandia – After being a Mission neighborhood landmark for 40 years, Discolandia, decided to shut down in 2011. Above, Artist Cindy De Losa shows her Discolandia diorama from her work as store manager at
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Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle
Global Exchange – Famous for selling fair trade home goods and apparel in Noe Valley for 25 years. Unfortunately, like most San Francisco small businesses the surge in rental prices forced the store to close it’s doors.
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Global Exchange – Famous for selling fair trade home goods and apparel in Noe Valley for 25 years. Unfortunately, like most San Francisco small businesses the surge in rental prices forced the store to close
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Photo: Google Maps
Dior Homme Boutique – In December of 2011 Dior Homme opened its seventh U.S. retail location in San Francisco. Unable to capture the attention of wealthy tourist and techies the store decided to close it’s doors in 2016.
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Dior Homme Boutique – In December of 2011 Dior Homme opened its seventh U.S. retail location in San Francisco. Unable to capture the attention of wealthy tourist and techies the store decided to close it’s
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Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle
Books Inc. – The bookstore was located in the Castro from 1995 until they closed their doors during March of 2016. Books Inc. still has 11 stores in the Bay Area, with three locations in SF, and the Castro store’s LGBT-themed books and magazines moved to Books Inc.’s Opera Plaza store, as well as their book clubs and events.
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Books Inc. – The bookstore was located in the Castro from 1995 until they closed their doors during March of 2016. Books Inc. still has 11 stores in the Bay Area, with three locations in SF, and the Castro
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Joe’s Jeans – The premium denim store said farewell to it’s Union Square location after Joe’s Jeans Inc. sold the brand to an investment firm.
Joe’s Jeans – The premium denim store said farewell to it’s Union Square location after Joe’s Jeans Inc. sold the brand to an investment firm.
Photo: Google Maps
Zonal – A home interiors store that was located on Hayes Street, closed up shop in 2015 after 24 years.
Zonal – A home interiors store that was located on Hayes Street, closed up shop in 2015 after 24 years.
Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle
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