Small business owners in the United States say they are having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Keith Bradley, owner of Made in Kansas City in Kansas City, Kansas, has seen an influx of customers as soccer fans flocked to the city hosting FIFA World Cup games on Monday, June 29, 2026. He noted a significant increase in sales during the matches.
In Washington, attendees watched a World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall. The watch party also boosted local business.
Fans watched a broadcast of the World Cup Group D match between the United States and Turkey at the beach boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California, on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
According to the Associated Press, small business owners are pleased with the successful summer season as many Americans choose to travel closer to home, positively impacting local economies.