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Retail Trade

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    Music Labels Make Life Tough for Spotify

    ​Patrick Carney of the Black Keys is not a fan of Sean Parker, to say the least. Parker is an "asshole," Carney told NME.com on Monday. It's hard to blame Carney, though his rage might seem a bit misdirected -- or maybe just too concentrated on one person. Parker of course was the guy who brought ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    Hey, When Did Metallica's Lars Ulrich Turn into a Cool, Funny Guy?

    ​Over the years, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich just hasn't done a lot of things to make people like him. Let's recount: he's often an obnoxious interviewee; he pulls some of the most annoying faces in drumming history; he played a role in one of the most embarrassing music documentaries on earth, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    RIP, Borders Bookstores

    bye bye, Borders​For those of you who might still be holding onto those old Borders gift cards, go spend them. Now. Borders Group announced this afternoon that it will liquidate all 399 remaining stores around the nation after a potential deal  to keep the bookstore open fell through. Perhaps ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    Safeway Accused of Overcharging Shoppers Who Buy Food Online

    It's still cheaper than Whole Foods ... ​The price of food is increasing -- and perhaps even more so for those of us who shop online. Safeway is being accused of bilking customers who buy groceries online at Safeway.com. According to a class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco last week, the gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    BP Accused of Manipulating Gas Prices and Fuel Supplies

    Gasholes are everywhere!​Last week, we told SF Weekly readers about Safeway being accused of predatory pricing when selling fuel. Now gas stations are suing BP, accusing the oil giant of manipulating supplies for a bigger profit. In the class action lawsuit filed last week in San Francisco, the le ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Safeway Sued for Selling Cheaper Gasoline

    Okay, so it's not THAT cheap ​Cheap fuel -- now that's not the typical topic of conversation these days. While Bay Area drivers bask in the reality that they can fill up their tank at a local Safeway store on the cheap(er), six East Bay gas stations are suing the grocery retailer for lowering thei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    George W. Bush's 'Decision Points' Not Selling in San Francisco. But Is it a 'Crime'?

    Moving books around, however is not a crime. ​Following an international trend, some copies of George W. Bush's tome, Decision Points, are mysteriously migrating to San Francisco bookstores' "crime" sections. That's just what happened in the photo accompanying this story, which was snapped in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Napster's Sean Parker Showers $100K on Marijuana Measure

    RamaScreenNapster's Sean Parker -- yes, the guy played by Justin Timberlake in The Social Network -- put his pot money where his mouth is​The e-mail came Monday from Oaksterdam University's Richard Lee, the main driving force (at least publicly) behind cannabis semi-legalization measure Propos ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2010

    Reputation Busters

    RamaScreenNapster's Sean Parker -- yes, the guy played by Justin Timberlake in The Social Network -- put his pot money where his mouth is​The e-mail came Monday from Oaksterdam University's Richard Lee, the main driving force (at least publicly) behind cannabis semi-legalization measure Propos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    10 Things To Do This Weekend For Under $10: EpiscoDisco, Bed Races, Street Wares & More

    The Mantles play a free show on Friday​Another weekend, another chance to party at a cathedral. Or, well, not crazy party party, but rather take in live music and short films in one of those only-in-San-Francisco spaces. EpiscoDisco's birthday celebration is only one option for breaking free of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    You Won't Be Watching Prop. 8 Trial on YouTube -- So Why Not Just Show Up at the Courthouse?

    This Black Friday line is apparently way worse than anything Prop. 8 trial attendees are facing ​Supporters of same-sex marriage were dealt a blow by yesterday's Supreme Court ruling (5-4 -- get used to this...) keeping cameras out of the ongoing Proposition 8 trial. But, for San Franciscans, ther ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Are Payless Shoes Made From SPAM? No -- But Their Business Model Allegedly Is.

    You tell 'em Mr. Kazemi! ​The artificial leather so bounteous in Payless ShoeSource footwear leads to sweaty, stinking feet. Naturally, one thinks of SPAM -- and, there you go. Lawsuit. Actually, it wasn't like that at all -- But, yes, Payless ShoeSource is being sued in San Francisco Federal cour ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    Vernon Davis' Dirty Secret: Niners' Dandy Tight End Spotted At (Gasp!) Old Navy

    sf49ers.comVernon Davis matches his yellows and reds while participating in a 49ers charitable eventSan Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is such a spectacularly good-looking human being that there is absolutely nothing he can look bad doing. Be it fumbling, dropping passes, or even being throw ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2009

    Painting Tracts

    sf49ers.comVernon Davis matches his yellows and reds while participating in a 49ers charitable eventSan Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is such a spectacularly good-looking human being that there is absolutely nothing he can look bad doing. Be it fumbling, dropping passes, or even being throw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Light in the Attic's West Coast Retail Tour

    In the old days of the music industry, label staff loaded up their station wagons with vinyl albums and promotional goodies, and set off on Odyssey -like road trips across America, stopping at every mom'n'pop retail shop along the way. The goal was to establish direct, personal relationships with re ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 4, 2009

    They’re Also for Reading

    In the old days of the music industry, label staff loaded up their station wagons with vinyl albums and promotional goodies, and set off on Odyssey -like road trips across America, stopping at every mom'n'pop retail shop along the way. The goal was to establish direct, personal relationships with re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Post-Thanksgiving Sale at Giant Robot

    Most people will spend Black Friday as an exercise in masochism, crowding up those bastions of consumerism known as malls. You, on the other hand, can do your Christmas shopping in the sanity-preserving confines of a quaint art boutique. On Friday, Nov. 28, Giant Robot will be offering 20 percent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2008

    Streetlight Records to Close Noe Valley Store

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2008

    Second King Khan Show Added This Week

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Music

    July 16, 2008

    Gram Parson’s Nudie Blues

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2008

    The Traditional Fools release full-length LP

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2008

    SF Street Style: Spotted in Lower Haight

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2008

    Kate Nash Makes Fillmore Appearance in May

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2008

    R.I.P. HD DVD, Almost: Toshiba Likely to Pull Plug Soon

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2008

    Interpol Streams Live EP

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2008

    2008 Banished Words List: With Additions

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Music

    December 19, 2007

    Greed catches up with the major labels

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 28, 2007

    Australian for Rock

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2007

    Judge Rejects $19 Ionic Breeze Class-Action Settlement: SF's Sharper Image Gets Blurry Financial Outlook

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2007

    Welcome Back to School, Now Stop the Downloading

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 15, 2007

    Todd's Texture

    Thirty-two years after opening shop in Noe Valley, Streetlight Records is closing its flagship store. The 24th St. music outlet is shuttering due to a combination of poor CD sales and rising rents. General manager Jeffrey Moss send out a statement today saying the remaining Streetlight stores in S ... More >>

  • News

    December 6, 2006

    This Old Mall

    The new Westfield Centre is a magnet for holiday shoppers. But did developers' efforts to preserve the old Emporium make this anything other than another mall?

  • News

    July 5, 2006

    Malleable

    With a new owner opening a mega-mall down the street, the future of the Metreon is uncertain. Will you miss it? Find out where you stand!

  • Music

    May 10, 2006

    One IODA

    Welcome to the dark, scary forest of the digital music business. Here is your flashlight.

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 11, 2005

    Best Gifts

    Welcome to the dark, scary forest of the digital music business. Here is your flashlight.

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 11, 2005

    Readers' Poll

    Welcome to the dark, scary forest of the digital music business. Here is your flashlight.

  • Music

    September 1, 2004

    Jacked Around

    Nick Tangborn's Jackpine Social Club label sells its CDs in stores across the country. When you buy one, he doesn't see a dime. Why?

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 19, 2004

    Best Furniture Bargains

    Alemany Flea Market

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 19, 2004

    Readers' Poll

    Alemany Flea Market

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 14, 2003

    Best Locally Produced Magazine

    ReadyMade

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 14, 2003

    Best Vegan Shoe Store

    Otsu

  • News

    May 29, 2002

    Ross Stores Take Over San Francisco

    Dress for Less plans a mammoth store on a Las Vegas site that was to have been an S.F.-themed casino

  • Music

    January 10, 2001

    House Of Tudor

    Danny Cohen; Laughing Squid's Fifth Anniversary Celebration

  • Music

    November 8, 2000

    Pop Philosophy

    Cecil Taylor's recent show; record companies move to Sacramento

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Pet Store

    B&B Pet Supplies

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Old-Fashioned Toy Store

    Jeffrey's Toys

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Place to Grocery Shop Without Ever Leaving Your House

    Webvan.com

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Video Rental Without Leaving the Planet

    Le Video

  • Dining

    March 29, 2000

    Side Dish

    Mommy, What's a Harry?; Harry's Spring Fashion Preview, Spills and Thrills

  • Music

    September 23, 1998

    Riff Raff

    Mommy, What's a Harry?; Harry's Spring Fashion Preview, Spills and Thrills

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