The Door Stays Open

Annie Wilson

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. read less
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14 - Sean Quigley of Paxton Gate
Oct 11 2023
14 - Sean Quigley of Paxton Gate
Sean Quigley of the fascinating and unforgettable Mission District museum/cabinet of curiosities/and shop, Paxton Gate.

Episodes

14 - Sean Quigley of Paxton Gate
Oct 11 2023
14 - Sean Quigley of Paxton Gate
Sean Quigley of the fascinating and unforgettable Mission District museum/cabinet of curiosities/and shop, Paxton Gate.
13 - Sue Fisher King
Oct 11 2023
13 - Sue Fisher King
Interview with the San Francisco retail legend, Sue Fisher King.
12 - Amanda Weld of Tantrum
Oct 11 2023
12 - Amanda Weld of Tantrum
Amanda Weld of the Richmond District mainstay for children's toys, games, gifts and apparel: Tantrum
11 - Shreve & Co Jewelers, part 2: Lane Schiffman
Oct 11 2023
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.
10 - Shreve & Co Jewelers, part 1
Oct 11 2023
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.
9 - Adrienne Wiley of Covet
Oct 11 2023
9 - Adrienne Wiley of Covet
Adrienne Wiley of the jewelry and accessories brand Covet, found in multiple neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.
8 - Kate Fulford of Ooma
Oct 11 2023
8 - Kate Fulford of Ooma
Kate Fulford of the former shopping institution Ooma of North Beach.
7 - Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle
Oct 11 2023
7 - Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle
Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle - famous San Francisco childrens' store since the 1970s.
6 - Paul Julch of Urbanite Suburbanite
Oct 11 2023
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.
5 - Fred Lyon
Oct 11 2023
5 - Fred Lyon
Legendary San Francisco photographer and observer, Fred Lyon.
4 - Emily Holt of Hero Shop
Oct 11 2023
4 - Emily Holt of Hero Shop
Emily Holt of Hero Shop
3 - Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods
Oct 11 2023
3 - Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods
Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods - an e-commerce shop with a rolling store front!
2 - Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate
Oct 11 2023
2 - Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate
Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate - one of San Francisco's oldest home-grown brands.
1 - Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry
Oct 11 2023
1 - Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry
Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry
Prologue - The Myth of California
Oct 11 2023
Prologue - The Myth of California
How did San Francisco come to be a hub of retail and commerce? It's in our history.Sources:Frank Soulé, John H. Gihon, James Nisbet, "The Annals of San Francisco", 1855Robert O'Brien, "This is San Francisco - A Classic Portrait of the City", 1948Louis J. Stellman, "Port O'Gold", 1922William Martin Camp, "San Francisco Port of Gold", 1947Stewart Edward White, "Old California in Picture and Story", 1939