End of an Era: San Francisco’s Oldest Toy Store, Jeffrey’s Toys, Permanently Closes Amid City’s Rising Crime
San Francisco’s oldest toy store, Jeffrey’s Toys, is permanently closing its doors, citing the city’s crime and violence as a significant factor in the decision. The 86-year-old business has been struggling for years due to various challenges, including the downtown environment, inflation, decreasing consumer spending, and the decline of retail worldwide, according to attorney Ken Sterling. The store, which inspired the Toy Story franchise, will officially close at the end of February. The family behind …