Score one for the little guys: Union Square’s big turnaround gets help from small makers

SFMade, a store featuring the work of 105 local artisans and makers, opened its first permanent storefront in Union Square on Tuesday, adding local flair to the plethora of options for shoppers in the area. Inside its quaint 373 Geary St. storefront at the base of the Handlery Hotel, goods crafted in San Francisco line the shelves, where they’ll be available year-round — rather than just during the organization’s holiday pop-ups.