Posted 2/29/2024, 11:04:00 PM
Macy's Closing Iconic San Francisco Store Amid Rampant Shoplifting, Employees Claim
- Macy's is closing its iconic 77-year old Union Square location in San Francisco due to rampant shoplifting, according to employees
- Employees report massive daily theft of items like wallets and boxer briefs, estimating losses in the millions
- San Francisco Mayor London Breed denies the closure is due to local crime and calls for leadership to address the issue
- Employees say thieves target specific brands, often stealing items to resell for drugs or in brazen group thefts
- Macy's confirms they intend to close 150 underperforming locations nationally to modernize, while investing further in 350 other stores