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The Decline of Nordstrom at Santa Monica Place: Safety, Homelessness, and Retail Woes
The once-thriving Nordstrom department store at Santa Monica Place is closing its doors after 15 years, marking a significant shift in the retail landscape of the area. This closure is not merely a business decision but appears intertwined with a complex web of safety concerns, rising homelessness, and broader economic trends affecting brick-and-mortar retail in California and across the United States.