The Door Stays Open
The Door Stays Open is a podcast about San Francisco's retail past, present, and future. Join host Annie Wilson as she talks about local retail history, and has conversations with retailers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries about San Francisco's storied retail past, the state of it's pandemic present, and how it may navigate into the future.
Episodes
15 episodes
14 - Sean Quigley of Paxton Gate
Sean Quigley of the fascinating and unforgettable Mission District museum/cabinet of curiosities/and shop, Paxton Gate.
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1:04:40
12 - Amanda Weld of Tantrum
Amanda Weld of the Richmond District mainstay for children's toys, games, gifts and apparel: Tantrum
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51:45
11 - Shreve & Co Jewelers, part 2: Lane Schiffman
Part two of our episodes about Shreve & Co, featuring and interview with the current owner, Lane Schiffman.
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43:43
10 - Shreve & Co Jewelers, part 1
The first of two episodes about Shreve & Co Jewelers. This brief history comes in advance of an interview in part 2 with the brand's current owner, Lane Schiffman.
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36:11
9 - Adrienne Wiley of Covet
Adrienne Wiley of the jewelry and accessories brand Covet, found in multiple neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.
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1:02:04
8 - Kate Fulford of Ooma
Kate Fulford of the former shopping institution Ooma of North Beach.
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1:02:13
7 - Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle
Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle - famous San Francisco childrens' store since the 1970s.
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52:58
6 - Paul Julch of Urbanite Suburbanite
Stylist and wardrobe consultant (in other words: professional shopper) Paul Julch talks about what he's seeing in retail and how he works with clients through Urbanite Suburbanite.
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1:05:04
3 - Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods
Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods - an e-commerce shop with a rolling store front!
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53:40
2 - Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate
Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate - one of San Francisco's oldest home-grown brands.
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49:08