Toy Story-Inspired Store Jeffrey's Toys to Close Amid Rising Crime

The iconic San Francisco store's closure marks another blow to the city's retail sector, as local businesses struggle with safety and economic challenges.

• 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.

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