Saks Fifth Avenue to Close Store in San Francisco’s Union Square

San Francisco Loses Another Iconic Retailer Because of Out of Control Crime, Homelessness

Saks Fifth Avenue is shutting down its Union Square location in San Francisco on May 10, ending a run that began in 1981. The closure adds to a growing list of retailers abandoning the city as crime continues to rise. Key Facts: Saks Fifth Avenue will permanently close its San Francisco Union Square store on May 10, 2025. The store had already switched to an appointment-only model in July 2024. Saks will continue serving Bay Area customers via …

Saks Fifth Avenue to Close Store in San Francisco’s Union Square

Luxury department chain Saks Fifth Avenue confirmed April 25 that it will close its Union Square location in San Francisco next month, making it the latest to leave the historic shopping district. The outlet will lock the doors at the corner of Post and Powell streets for a final time on May 10 after nearly 30 years. It switched to appointment-only shopping in August 2024. “While we saw meaningful engagement and success through the appointment-o…