FIFA World Cup boosts some Seattle businesses, others feel left behind (opens original article in a new tab)

The FIFA World Cup has created uneven economic impacts in Seattle's Chinatown International District, with some businesses benefiting from increased tourism while others experience declining sales due to location, traffic, and safety issues.

• FIFA World Cup boosts some Seattle businesses but others face low foot traffic
• Businesses near Seattle Stadium see financial benefits while others in Chinatown International District struggle
• CIDBIA tracks economic impacts and organizes events to redirect tourism to struggling shops
• Some businesses report historical lows due to traffic and safety concerns