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(San Franscisco, CA) - Nordstrom has closed its flagship store in crime-plagued San Francisco after 35-years.
The retailer said the conditions of the downtown San Francisco have declined dramatically over the past several years and it has impacted customer foot traffic to the store. The mall is home to fentanyl “zombies” who roam outside among drug dealers and thieves.
Nordstrom announced in May that it was closing the store and a nearby Nordstrom Rack because of declining sales, with chief stores officer, Jamie Nordstrom, noting “the dynamics of the downtown San Francisco market have changed dramatically over the past several years, impacting customer foot traffic to our stores and our ability to operate successfully.”
Officials say more than 39 retail stores have closed in the city's Union Square area since 2020.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has said she is working on changing laws and reforming taxes to bring in more businesses.