San Francisco's dying downtown suffers
another hammer blow as Saks Fifth Avenue
bans window shoppers from coming inside
Posted By: sunset, 7/19/2024 4:18:07 PM
San Francisco has suffered another blow as one of the most luxurious department stores downtown is banning window shoppers. Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square has decided to change its customer experience by moving to 'appointment-only' this summer, according to KRON4. Locals will have to pre-book appointments at the store located on 384 Post Street from August 28. Customers can no longer walk in and browse the luxury items, according to a company spokesman. It comes as areas in San Francisco have become known for their squalor and misery - so much so that local businesses are unable to recruit staff and residents have felt forced to flee.
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Locals will have to pre-book appointments at the store located on 384 Post Street from August 28. Customers can no longer walk in and browse the luxury items, according to a company spokesman.
It comes as areas in San Francisco have become known for their squalor and misery - so much so that local businesses are unable to recruit staff and residents have felt forced to flee.
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City closed Market Street to automobile traffic years ago. Transportation choices are ride the bus with junkies or walk the squalor filled sidewalk crowded with muggers, tents and pitbulls. Or you can ride a bicycle. Oh what glorious decision makers the denizens of San Francisco has empowered.