The massive Macy's Christmas tree was up, street performers were out and Black Friday deals were seemingly everywhere, making Union Square no stranger to the crowds.
Macy's announced Monday that a single employee was responsible for so many accounting irregularities that the company was forced to delay its quarterly earnings report.
The 35th annual lighting of the Great Tree was held across the street from Macy's in San Francisco's Union Square, but it may be the last with the store's uncertain future.
Macy's at San Francisco's Union Square has been a central part of Bay Area retail for more than a century. Experts say the closure announcement is at least one sign Union Square may be on the verge or redefining shopping for the next generation.
Macy's will close its flagship San Francisco Union Square location, according to Supervisor Aaron Peskin. At least 400 employees will be impacted, according to its union. Mayor London Breed and Macy's CEO released a statement on the store's pending closure here.