Croatia’s World Cup Boosts Old Town Shops

When Croatia storms into Alexandria for the World Cup, local shops are turning up the heat with “Shop the Checkers” — a wild, flag-waving, discount-packed celebration running through June 28th. Over 30 boutiques on King Street are decked out in Croatian colors, offering themed sales, free soccer tote bags, and even Croatian wine tastings. Business owners say this isn’t just about the game — it’s about community, survival, and seizing a global moment to boost their small-town economy. Whether you’re hunting for red, white, and blue merch or sipping Croatian vino, Old Town’s got your match. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8168cf920228b4f0