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That's a little extreme. Walgreens may shut down in SF, but some local business will step in to fill the demand and they'll likely use techniques like the paren

That's a little extreme. Walgreens may shut down in SF, but some local business will step in to fill the demand and they'll likely use techniques like the parent suggested. Either way, I don't think you will "just not be able to shop in San Francisco".

ed25519FUUU 5y ago
More like they’ll close and shoppers will go elsewhere, such as online or out of the city. It’s a loss in revenue for the city either way, and a pretty sad reality.
smilekzs 5y ago
Who actually wants to operate the store, when the gangsters have clearly made an abundance of examples?
- goldenchrome 5y ago
  People who want money? There's plenty of convenience stores in crime-ridden parts of the country that operate with extreme security measures.
  - diogenescynic 5y ago
    So does Walgreens not want money then or why are they shutting down? If a big business like Walgreens can’t make it profitable, why do you think a local business will do any better? I find it frustrating the level of denial and lack of common sense displayed here. Clearly the shoplifting issue is worse in SF than other cities due to its policies which essentially encourage it.
    - goldenchrome 5y ago
      I think you're arguing past me. I agree the policies are garbage. However, just because Walgreens is shutting down in SF, it doesn't mean that no one can make it profitable. They have a standardized way of running their stores and it might not be worth it to run one like that in SF. Someone who's local may be able to run a profitable store with a different approach. You might not get as much selection and you might not have as pleasant a shopping experience, but it can still work. There's plenty of pharmacy-type stores in the ghettos of America. I think what you're saying is that you're frustrated at the trajectory of San Francisco and you want it to change. I do too, but I see it as inevitable. Now it's time to watch it all slowly crumble.

ed25519FUUU 5y ago

More like they’ll close and shoppers will go elsewhere, such as online or out of the city. It’s a loss in revenue for the city either way, and a pretty sad reality.

smilekzs 5y ago

Who actually wants to operate the store, when the gangsters have clearly made an abundance of examples?

goldenchrome 5y ago
People who want money? There's plenty of convenience stores in crime-ridden parts of the country that operate with extreme security measures.
- diogenescynic 5y ago
  So does Walgreens not want money then or why are they shutting down? If a big business like Walgreens can’t make it profitable, why do you think a local business will do any better? I find it frustrating the level of denial and lack of common sense displayed here. Clearly the shoplifting issue is worse in SF than other cities due to its policies which essentially encourage it.
  - goldenchrome 5y ago
    I think you're arguing past me. I agree the policies are garbage. However, just because Walgreens is shutting down in SF, it doesn't mean that no one can make it profitable. They have a standardized way of running their stores and it might not be worth it to run one like that in SF. Someone who's local may be able to run a profitable store with a different approach. You might not get as much selection and you might not have as pleasant a shopping experience, but it can still work. There's plenty of pharmacy-type stores in the ghettos of America. I think what you're saying is that you're frustrated at the trajectory of San Francisco and you want it to change. I do too, but I see it as inevitable. Now it's time to watch it all slowly crumble.