Crime & Safety
Safety Concerns Forces Closure Of San Francisco Whole Foods Store
The closure came as a shock to local residents like Jennifer Wu, who lives across the street from the store.
April 11, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO -- Concerned about the safety of their employees, Whole Foods officials have confirmed to KPIX the company was at least temporarily closing their store at 8th and Market streets in San Francisco.
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Monday was the last day at the store for the time being. The 64,000-square foot store nestled in the city's mid-Market neighborhood open just a year ago to much fanfare.
"To ensure the safety of our Team Members, we have made the difficult decision to close the Trinity store for the time being," store officials said in an email. "All Team Members will be transferred to one of our nearby locations."
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