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   The North Face location in Union Square is set to shut its doors later   
   this month, adding to a rash of store closures in what has long been San   
   Francisco's premier shopping district.   
      
   A spokesperson for The North Face confirmed that the location at 180 Post   
   St. will be closing on March 31.   
      
   The outdoor recreation retailer has its roots in San Francisco, founded by   
   Douglas and Susie Tompkins in the city as a mail-order rock climbing and   
   camping supply company back in 1964.   
      
   In 2000, the company was acquired by VF Corporation, which also owns   
   brands like Vans, Timberland and JanSport, in a deal worth $25.4 million.   
   Previously based in Alameda, the company moved its headquarters to Denver   
   in 2018.   
      
   "The North Face was born in San Francisco, and we have cherished the time   
   spent here, building roots, and creating lasting memories," The North Face   
   spokesperson Hailey Albright said in a statement.   
      
   Last week, department store company Macy's confirmed that it plans to   
   close its massive flagship location after more than a century in Union   
   Square, joining the likes of T-Mobile, Express and the RealReal, all of   
   which have shuttered their locations in the neighborhood over the past   
   year.   
      
   According to real estate firm Avison Young, Union Square has an   
   availability rate of 22%, nearly four times the rest of the city.   
      
   https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/06/the-north-face-union-square-closing/   
      
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