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World Cup fans boost U.S. small business revenue, Boston brewery runs dry

The FIFA World Cup generated significant economic activity across U.S. host cities, with card spending at local businesses increasing by 5.3% year-over-year during the tournament. Cities like Los Angeles and New York saw notable boosts, partly due to Team USA's performance and other local events. Boston experienced an exceptional surge, with one brewery running out of its flagship Boston Lager due to overwhelming demand from visiting fans, the Tartan Army. AI

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World Cup fans boost U.S. small business revenue, Boston brewery runs dry

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Looking back at the World Cup: Fans drank Boston dry, got permanent tattoos, sold out famous BBQ joints, and drove up small business revenue

    From permanent tattoos and drinking Boston dry, to a bar doing nearly 300% of weekly business in one night, the World Cup is helping small businesses.