Overview

• Jeffrey's Toys, the San Francisco toy store that inspired the Toy Story franchise, is closing due to high crime and economic challenges.
• The store, which has been in operation since 1938, has been struggling for years due to the downtown environment, inflation, decreased consumer spending, and the global retail decline.
• Co-owner Matthew Luhn, who worked as an animator on Toy Story, has spoken about the store's struggle with crime, including an attempted stabbing of an employee.
• Several other high-profile retailers have left San Francisco due to similar issues, contributing to a retail exodus from the city.
• The Luhn family and their attorney have criticized local government for failing to protect and revitalize the downtown area.