The Office of Economic and Workforce Development's (OEWD) report outlining the opportunities, costs, and challenges for retail and service businesses

This report provides background and analysis on changing retail trends.
San Francisco's retail neighborhoods will need to adapt to these changing trends. This analysis can guide policy changes, programs, and other strategies.
This report covers:
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National changes to the retail, restaurant, and personal services industries
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Factors required to support successful San Francisco retail districts
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Opportunities, costs, and challenges for retail, restaurant, and personal services businesses
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Changes that businesses are making in response to changing conditions
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Read the <a href="https://oewd.org/sites/default/files/Invest%20In%20Neighborhoods/State%20of%20the%20Retail%20Sector%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf">State of the Retail Sector report</a> (February 2018)

OEWD strives to create a thriving and resilient economy, where barriers to economic and workforce opportunities are removed, and ​prosperity is shared equitably by all.​

State of the Retail Sector

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