American Apparel, which opened 80 stores last year, and saw their same store sales revenue rise over 5% last year, is trying to open its fourth store front in San Francisco, is facing stiff resistance from the locals. The community is against large chains from setting up shop in their hood, a stance they've held since 2006.
We'll keep a close eye on the happenings.
This from the blog,StopAmericanApperal.com
In 2006, San Francisco voted on added restrictions for chain stores. 2006’s Prop G can be viewed as a referendum on chain stores. It passed with 58.2% of the vote.
The vote in the Mission was overwhelmingly opposed to chain stores–between 70% and 90%!
The proposed American Apparel on Valencia is actually across the street from District 9 in District 8. But that area also voted over 80% for Prop G.