San Francisco's Union Square is abuzz with holiday cheer, but the announcement of Macy's closure next year has cast a shadow over the festive season. Local residents and visitors express mixed feelings about the iconic retailer's departure.
Even as the festive lights sparkle and the holiday spirit fills the air, there's a bittersweet feeling hanging over Union Square this holiday season. At the heart of it all stands the 83-foot-tall Christmas tree, a symbol of the magic that Macy's brings to the San Francisco shopping district each year.Will McClanahan, a Black Friday shopper, was soaking in the holiday ambiance with his mother and his dog, Winston.
And I'm sad if it closes. Because I love this place,' she said.While Macy's departure looms large in the minds of many, some Union Square business owners remain optimistic. Lauren Ellis, owner of the art gallery CK Contemporary on Powell Street, is one of them. 'It's a huge improvement for us to see people that are visiting San Francisco. They are having a wonderful time, a great experience.
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