Toxic lead levels in fashion accessories at two retailers
A new report from Center for Environmental Health says two retail chains are selling handbags, shoes, and other fashion accessories with toxic levels of lead. We spoke with the group that issued the report about their warning for consumers.
A new report from Center for Environmental Health says two retail chains are selling handbags, shoes, and other fashion accessories with toxic levels of lead. We spoke with the group that issued the report about their warning for consumers.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close about 1,000 stores
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.
Several Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are set to close after the company suffered a significant quarterly loss.
First day of Ramadan met with conflicted emotions this year
Monday, Muslims across the world, and here in the Bay Area, marked the first day of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, charity and fasting.
Monday, Muslims across the world, and here in the Bay Area, marked the first day of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, charity and fasting.
Woman seeks to help save her grandmother's longtime San Francisco business
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
Walmart, Target limiting self-checkouts in some stores. Will others follow suit?
Walmart says its self-checkout strategy is nothing new, but shoppers are noticing more and more self-checkouts are closed.
Walmart says its self-checkout strategy is nothing new, but shoppers are noticing more and more self-checkouts are closed.
Remote workers are living increasingly further from their main offices, study finds
Employees are living increasingly further from their offices, a new study found, as the average distance between an employees' home and their company offices has increased compared to before the COVID pandemic.
Employees are living increasingly further from their offices, a new study found, as the average distance between an employees' home and their company offices has increased compared to before the COVID pandemic.
New legislation in SF aimed at helping to stop open air drug sales and use
In San Francisco, there is a new plan in the works aimed at fighting open-air drug use in the Tenderloin District.
In San Francisco, there is a new plan in the works aimed at fighting open-air drug use in the Tenderloin District.
Layoffs jump to highest for any February since 2009, report says
Last month marked the highest layoff total for the month of February in data going back to 2009, according to U.S. outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Last month marked the highest layoff total for the month of February in data going back to 2009, according to U.S. outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Here's where Aldi plans to open new US stores, convert existing chains
Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S., including new openings and store conversions of existing grocery chains. Here’s what plans have been released.
Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S., including new openings and store conversions of existing grocery chains. Here’s what plans have been released.
Zara to close its San Francisco Union Square location
Global retailer Zara will be shuttering the doors on its Union Square location within a year, the store chain said.
Global retailer Zara will be shuttering the doors on its Union Square location within a year, the store chain said.
Chinatown, Sunset District receive new grants to hold night markets and revitalize city
Two San Francisco neighborhoods are receiving grants from a nonprofit to hold night markets.
Two San Francisco neighborhoods are receiving grants from a nonprofit to hold night markets.
Will San Francisco Cheesecake Factory survive despite Macy's closure?
San Francisco remains stunned by news of Macy's impending closure of its Union Square store.
San Francisco remains stunned by news of Macy's impending closure of its Union Square store.
Historic kosher bakery in Oakland sold for $1
An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.
An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.
Cities where Americans are under the most financial stress
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
San Francisco's former Westfield Centre is getting a new name
The San Francisco Centre shopping mall on Market Street, formerly known as the Westfield Centre, is getting a new name. The renaming was announced Thursday to help revive the flailing retail space, but also to celebrate the site's storied history of commerce.
The San Francisco Centre shopping mall on Market Street, formerly known as the Westfield Centre, is getting a new name. The renaming was announced Thursday to help revive the flailing retail space, but also to celebrate the site's storied history of commerce.
Lawsuit claims Temu app has access to 'literally everything' on your phone
The class action lawsuit was filed against Temu on behalf of customers in five states.
The class action lawsuit was filed against Temu on behalf of customers in five states.
The future of Macy's Union Square location
With the news settling in that Macy's in San Francisco's Union Square will be closing down, the city is asking "What's next?"
With the news settling in that Macy's in San Francisco's Union Square will be closing down, the city is asking "What's next?"
Macy's closing: What's next for San Francisco's Union Square
With Macy's planning to vacate its huge San Francisco property, many wonder what will happen to the Union Square shopping area.
With Macy's planning to vacate its huge San Francisco property, many wonder what will happen to the Union Square shopping area.
Macy's closing 150 stores nationwide, including San Francisco's flagship Union Square store
Macy's will close 150 stores nationwide in the next two years, including San Francisco's flagship Union Square store.
Macy's will close 150 stores nationwide in the next two years, including San Francisco's flagship Union Square store.
Verizon and T-Mobile rates are changing. Here’s what you need to know
The changes will impact some wireless plans, and here's what you may see on your next monthly bill.
The changes will impact some wireless plans, and here's what you may see on your next monthly bill.