Retail Watchers

I'm surprised by some of the Northern CA stores on that list, but then I haven't lived in SF for 22 years. Closing San Rafael leaves them without a full-line store in Marin County as Corte Madera is primarily soft-lines. San Rafael was a top-performer for The Emporium, arguably their most beautiful ...

Thank you for your well thought out reply; I found it most informative. It will be interesting to see what happens.

I'm sad to see Parkchester close. It's been in sad shape for years, but it was Macy's first 'suburban' branch, opening in 1941. It was never a glamorous branch, low ceilings, odd layout, but I'm sure the neighborhood will miss it. https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5ff91dc4a0b9df00d56a...

This has me shaking my head. It looks to be less than half the size of the neighboring Target. What is their focus going to be, certainly not home goods. Higher-end cosmetics? Expensive shoes? Both Macy's in downtown Sacramento and Arden Fair are a 20-30 minute drive, why would you visit a mini-Macy...