Growth mode

Polo Ralph Lauren (Jackson Square)

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Contrary to the national chatter around SF’s downtown, pockets of the retail district are thriving. In Jackson Square, for example, a glossy new Polo Ralph Lauren boutique just opened in a charming 19th-century building, joining a collection of brands rushing to, not from, the city.

Since March, the store has engaged in a bri…