Saks Fifth Avenue shutting down San Francisco location after nearly 45 years

Saks Fifth Avenue will permanently shut the doors of its Union Square location in San Francisco on May 10. The luxury retailer joins a long list of brands that have closed their San Francisco locations.

In July 2024, the store announced it would be moving to an appointment-only model, meaning those looking to browse freely would have to go elsewhere. The brand has also implemented this policy at its Fifth Avenue Club locations in Palo Alto and Napa.

"While we saw meaningful engagement...