Store

18 photos · 2019–2023

18 photographs tagged Store, 2019–2023.

Memorial with photographs and letters honoring Robert Skafte outside closed Oak Grove Grocery in Minneapolis. — Robert Skafte worked at Oak Grove Grocery on Oak Grove Street in Minneapolis's Loring Park neighborhood. A former professional ballet dancer with the Kansas City Ballet from 1984 to 1994, he moved to Minnesota in 1997 and helped found the La Salle Community Gardens and the Stevens Square Farmers Market in 2008. On December 8, 2023, Skafte was killed inside the store after confronting a man he recognized from a previous theft; the suspect was arrested following a six-hour standoff on the street outside. Neighbors left letters and flowers at the store's gate, describing Skafte as a steady presence in the community who offered them advice, encouragement, and small kindnesses over the years.

Diesel storefront in Kyoto, Japan, with closed security shutters. — Diesel storefront in Kyoto, Japan, with its security shutters closed. The fashion retailer’s branding remains visible above the closed entrance.

Tokyo convenience store aisle in Japan stocked with snacks, medicines, and daily essentials. — A convenience store aisle in Tokyo, Japan, stocked with snacks, medicines, and daily essentials. Convenience stores, known as konbini, provide a wide range of products and services in compact retail spaces across Japan.

Gigo arcade crane game floor in Akihabara, Tokyo, with illuminated prize machines and customers browsing. — Gigo Akihabara occupies a multi-story arcade building in Tokyo's Akihabara district, long known as a center for gaming and anime-related retail. The company operated these arcades under the SEGA name for decades before Sega sold its arcade division in 2022 to GENDA, which rebranded the locations as GiGO. Floors like this one are lined with crane machines, known in Japan as UFO catchers, stocked with plush toys and character merchandise tied to franchises such as Love Live. Akihabara's arcades remain a draw for both collectors chasing limited-edition prizes and visitors sampling Tokyo's game-center culture.

Shinjuku 24-hour DVD and internet cafe neon signs in Tokyo with rental and internet service advertising. — Shinjuku 24-hour DVD and internet cafe signs in Tokyo advertise private booths, internet access, and video rentals. Such businesses were common in Kabukicho’s nightlife district and catered to late-night visitors seeking inexpensive entertainment and rest spaces.

Chicagos Very Own on corner of Lyndale and Lake — Chicago's Very Own, a restaurant specializing in Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, is pictured at night on the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis.

NaNaCarDon Clothing on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis — NaNaCarDon Clothing & Accessories is a retail establishment located at 617 West Lake Street in Minneapolis. The storefront displays mannequins in fashionable attire, showcasing the store's offerings.

Strip mall reopens in South Minneapolis — Illuminated signage for a strip mall in South Minneapolis is visible at night, featuring businesses such as Walgreens, Dollar Tree, Subway, Los Hornos Del Rey, and Cost Cutters. This location was damaged during the civil unrest in Minneapolis in 2020.

Inflatable cell phone ad outside a Minneapolis store at night — An inflatable cell phone figure stands outside a store in Minneapolis at night. The advertising display is lit from below and rises above nearby trees.

The Costless Convenience Store in San Pedro, Belize, is a bright orange building with motorcycles and bicycles parked outside. — Costless Convenience Store in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, occupies a corner building painted bright orange and marked by a central storefront entrance and convenience-store signage. Motorcycles and bicycles are parked outside, and neighboring low-rise buildings, overhead utility lines, and a small utility cart line the adjoining street.

Santa Bear-themed Christmas window display at the former Dayton's department store in downtown Minneapolis. — Dayton's department store, founded in 1902 by George Draper Dayton, was long known for its elaborate Christmas window displays along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The flagship store's holiday windows became a seasonal tradition for generations of Minnesota families, drawing crowds each year to view animated figures and winter-themed dioramas. Santa Bear, a plush mascot introduced by Dayton's in 1985, became a signature part of the retailer's holiday marketing and merchandise line. The building later operated under the Marshall Field's and Macy's names before redevelopment into a mixed-use retail and office complex.

Electric Fetus sign at 2000 4th Ave S in Minneapolis. — Electric Fetus at 2000 4th Avenue South in Minneapolis is an independent record store established in 1968. The store is known for new and used vinyl records, CDs, and music memorabilia. Its large exterior sign includes the store name and address.

Casablanca Foods reflections — Casablanca Foods, a grocery store located in South Minneapolis, is seen here on a rainy evening. The store offers a variety of goods including groceries, frozen foods, phone cards, and money transfers, and accepts EBT and WIC.

More Value Food & Deli at E 28th St and Bloomington Ave in Minneapolis, with graffiti-covered walls at night. — More Value Food & Deli, a neighborhood convenience store, is located at the corner of East 28th Street and Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis. The store offers a variety of food items including chicken, burritos, and pizza, and also has an ATM inside. The surrounding brick building is covered in graffiti, a visual element that became more prominent in the area following the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020, which was sparked by the murder of George Floyd nearby. The store's location at this prominent intersection places it within a neighborhood that has experienced significant social and cultural shifts.

Target Security Cameras in Minneapolis — Mobile security cameras were deployed near the Minneapolis Third Precinct following the unrest of the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020. These units, often referred to as "mobile command centers" or "surveillance trailers," are equipped with multiple cameras and sometimes loudspeakers. Their purpose is to provide enhanced monitoring and security in areas experiencing heightened activity or civil disturbance. The presence of such technology reflects the increased security measures implemented in response to events like the protests that occurred after the murder of George Floyd, which significantly impacted the area around the Third Precinct.

Tienda La Economica convenience store with red and white facade on a cobblestone street in Antigua Guatemala. — Tienda La Economica and La Terraza sit side by side on a cobblestone street in Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its grid of colonial-era streets laid out in the 1540s. Antigua's building code restricts structures to a low, tile-roofed colonial style, which keeps small shops like these at street level rather than in taller commercial buildings. Storefronts such as this one typically combine a convenience store with lodging or food service, a common arrangement in the city's historic center where residential and commercial space often share the same narrow lot.

Tienda La Juventud convenience store on a nighttime cobblestone street in colonial Antigua Guatemala with a parked vehicle and motorcycle. — Tienda La Juventud sits on a cobblestone street in Antigua Guatemala's historic center, a district protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The city was founded in 1543 as the capital of the Captaincy General of Guatemala and retains much of its original colonial street grid despite heavy earthquake damage in 1773. Small family-run shops like this one occupy the narrow streets, selling snacks, drinks, and household goods to residents and visitors alike.

Christian Louboutin storefront on Madison Avenue surrounded by blue metal sidewalk scaffolding. — Christian Louboutin boutique on Madison Avenue in Manhattan is enclosed by sidewalk scaffolding. The luxury footwear and accessories retailer occupies a storefront on one of the Upper East Side's principal luxury shopping corridors. The temporary overhead sidewalk shed s exterior building work at the property.

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