Brazil sees sluggish sales despite World Cup

Although the World Cup has brought thousands of visitors to Brazil, many retailers say the tournament is hurting sales.

The World Cup has brought global attention and hundreds of thousands of visitors to Brazil.

While FIFA, the organising body, is expected to make a huge profit from the event, many Brazilians say the tournament is actually hurting sales – and their livelihoods.

Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Rio de Janeiro.

Source: Al Jazeera

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