If you stroll through Jackson Square these days, you’ll notice a whole new crop of businesses. Many of the longtime art and antique shops have moved out due to rent increases, and a slew of upscale retailers have moved in over the past year or so.
Isabel Marant led the pack, followed by Shinola (lifestyle items), JAKE (apparel), A.P.C. Denim, Guideboat (casual wear and lifestyle items), Aesop (healthy and beauty), an urban-focused version of The North Face, and Pia (designer wear in the former La Boutique space; read more here). There’s more to come, including The Rug Company in the Genoa Building (728 Montgomery St.) and a new wine bar by the Quince/Cotogna folks in the former Barrique (461 Pacific Ave.).