The North Face's Iconic San Francisco Store to Close in Union Square After Decades in the City
• The North Face store in San Francisco's Union Square will close on March 31 after decades in the location.
• The closure comes amid several other retail vacancies downtown, including Macy's.
• The brand was founded in SF in the 1960s by a couple selling camping and climbing gear.
• The North Face will still have some stores open in the broader Bay Area after the SF closure.
• The closure marks the end of an era for the iconic outdoor gear brand that has its roots in the city.