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Can anyone in Berkeley confirm it's open? (I'm currently out of town)

@DanielFilan yes, it's open

@ZachSteinPerlman Thanks!

Should resolve YES I think. I haven't actually seen it but someone can probably confirm that it is open, it's open on Google Maps

I went in today and saw someone stashing items in internal pockets of their jacket, which made me think they were planning on stealing those items.

@DanielFilan Stealing seems pretty common now, not sure if it's really been increasing in the last year at least.

@DanielFilan I’ve also seen theft there, but it’s such a good location (close to Berkeley campus) that I can’t imagine they close it after CVS/Walgreens left and reduced competition

Target is closing 3 stores in the SF Bay Area, but not the one that is the subject of this question. https://corporate.target.com/press/releases/2023/09/Target-Closes-Select-Stores-to-Prioritize-Team-Mem

I believe the pharmacy at the Target might be closing, but I might have heard that wrong.

That said, the main target seems to be doing pretty well - at least it's busy when I go in.

Apparently the Walgreens closed in order to make way for apartments: https://www.berkeleyside.org/2023/08/14/shattuck-avenue-walgreens-closing-berkeley

Walgreens on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley will close next week

The closure of the Walgreens at Shattuck and Allston Way means Berkeley will be down to just three stores.

@DanielFilan This Walgreens seemed pretty bad to me. I'm sad to see it go, but I think it was pretty clear it wasn't getting much attention from management.
(No automated checkout?)

@OzzieGooen I agree it wasn't great on a customer service level, but it managed to do a better job than Target at stocking stuff I wanted to buy.

@DanielFilan I also found it valuable - I'm just stating that I wasn't very surprised to see it close.