During the holiday shopping season in 2022, all of the store’s full-time retail employees—which include salespeople, cashiers and customer service representatives—all walked out of their jobs to strike against layoffs and cuts to benefits.
“The situation is fluid, and there is no getting around the fact that this announcement hurts,” said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of the Union Square Alliance. “I believe that we should work toward a solution that allows Macy’s to keep this iconic store open.”
Representatives from Macy’s did not respond to a request for comment. Last month, it also eliminated 13% of its corporate staff.
“We are making the necessary moves to reinvigorate relationships with our customers through improved shopping experiences, relevant assortments and compelling value,” said Macy’s CEO Tony Spring in a statement earlier this month.
The company also owns Bloomingdale’s at the nearby San Francisco Centre mall, which has a lease that runs until 2046.
Macy’s shopper Joe Martinez said he was saddened by the department store’s closure, saying it was the latest in a series of shops that have closed in San Francisco.
