Nordstrom Rack to Open Union Square Store in Fall 2027
The retailer plans to open at 2 Stockton Street, marking its return to the area after closing in 2023.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Shoppers in Union Square will see the return of Nordstrom Rack to the area when the retailer opens a new store at 2 Stockton Street in fall 2027. This move marks a re-entry for the company, which closed two downtown locations in 2023.
Why it matters
The opening signals a shift in downtown retail momentum, following other high-profile returns like Uniqlo and The RealReal. Residents will watch to see if this addition sustains the recent trend of national brands re-establishing a presence in the city core.
The retailer is opening at 2 Stockton Street, adding to the local footprint following the closure of two downtown sites in 2023. While the store is slated for fall 2027, the exact opening date remains unknown.
The players
Nordstrom Rack
A national off-price retail chain that is re-establishing its downtown San Francisco footprint.
Uniqlo
A global clothing retailer that returned to a Market Street location in 2026.
Zara
An international apparel brand planning a new store at 400 Post Street.
The details
Nordstrom Rack plans to occupy the site at 2 Stockton Street, returning to the Union Square district after abandoning its former 901 Market Street location in 2023. That old site is currently home to Ross Dress for Less, and developers have filed plans to convert it into housing. The company cited positive momentum in downtown San Francisco as the reason for this latest expansion.
Timeline
Nordstrom Rack closed two downtown locations in 2023.
Nordstrom opened a Nordstrom Local in the Fillmore in October 2025.
Uniqlo reopened a Market Street location in October 2026.
Zara is expected to open at 400 Post Street in early 2027.
The new Nordstrom Rack will open at 2 Stockton Street in fall 2027.
Across the Bay
This opening follows the established pattern of major retailers returning to Union Square after pandemic-era departures. It joins a series of similar moves in the district, such as the returns of Uniqlo and The RealReal.
Shoppers in Union Square can expect the new storefront to open at 2 Stockton Street by fall 2027. This follows the anticipated arrival of Zara at 400 Post Street in early 2027.
The takeaway
This expansion suggests continued interest from national brands in the city's central shopping district. Residents can track the progress of the Stockton Street construction ahead of its projected 2027 debut.
Further reading
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