A Twenty One Pilots concert at Ohio Stadium generated record-breaking sales and foot traffic for independent businesses across Columbus, Ohio, over the weekend.

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Fans traveling to the city packed storefronts that have unique connections to the musical duo, creating unprecedented surges in demand for local owners.

In the Short North neighborhood, vintage toy shop Big Fun Columbus experienced its busiest weekend in 13-and-a-half years. Co-owner Jason Williams reported that lines stretched along High Street and around the block, with customers waiting up to three hours to enter. Big Fun Columbus served as the filming location for the band’s music video for the song “Choker.” Over the weekend, the store completely sold out of its Twenty One Pilots merchandise along with apparel and souvenirs featuring the shop’s own logo.

Similar crowds gathered in Clintonville at Lavash Cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant featured in the music video for the duo’s track “Lavish.” Co-owner Jamal Latif stated that the restaurant processed 25% more orders on Friday than on any single day in its 18-year history. Latif noted that the volume surpassed even their busiest annual periods, such as Eid after Ramadan. A batch of 1,000 special commemorative stickers printed by the cafe sold out within two hours.

Both owners said the high turnout offered an important boost amid the daily challenges of operating independent storefronts. Williams noted that the influx of concertgoers also aided neighboring shops and hotels as visitors explored the city. Latif added that reaching major sales milestones provides valuable momentum and reassurance for small business operators navigating month-to-month expenses.

Source: NBC4 Columbus Local — Original report

Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Bandhigga Twenty One Pilots Oo Rekoor U Horseeday Ganacsiyada Columbus

Bandhig faneed ay kooxda muusigga ee Twenty One Pilots ku qabatay garoonka Ohio Stadium ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio, ayaa keenay dadweyne aad u fara badan oo sababay in ganacsiyo dhowr ah oo maxalli ah ay gaaraan heerkii ugu sarreeyay ee iibka iyo mashquulka abid.

Dukaanka alaabaha carruurta ee qadiimiga ah ee Big Fun Columbus, kaas oo ku yaalla xaafadda Short North, ayaa la kulmay dhammaadkii toddobaadka ee ugu mashquulka badnaa muddo 13 sano iyo bar ah. Jason Williams oo ka mid ah milkiilayaasha dukaanka ayaa sheegay in safafka dadku ay gaareen waddada High Street ayna ku wareegeen dhismaha, iyadoo dadku ay xilliyada qaar safka ku sugayeen ilaa 3 saacadood si ay gudaha ugu galaan. Dukaankan ayaa ahaa goobtii lagu duubay muuqaalka heesta kooxda ee “Choker”. Williams ayaa xaqiijiyay in laga wada iibsaday dhammaan alaabihii la xiriiray Twenty One Pilots iyo wixii qalab ahaa ee sitay astaanta dukaanka laftiisa.

Sidoo kale, maqaayadda cuntooyinka badda Mediterranean-ka ee Lavash Cafe, oo ku taalla xaafadda Clintonville, ayaa la kulantay booqasho aad u ballaaran. Jamal Latif oo ka mid ah milkiilayaasha maqaayadda ayaa sheegay in maalintii Jimcaha ay qabteen 25% dalabaad ka badan maalin kasta oo kale oo soo martay taariikhda maqaayadda oo jirta 18 sano. Latif ayaa tilmaamay in mashquulka maalintaas uu xitaa ka badnaa maalmaha Ciidda ee bisha Ramadaan kaddib. Maqaayadda Lavash Cafe ayaa horay uga soo muuqatay muuqaalka heesta kooxda ee “Lavish”, waxaana muddo 2 saacadood gudahood ah kaga dhammaaday 1,000 istiikar oo gaar ah oo ay u sameeyeen munaasabadda bandhigga.

Taageerayaasha kooxda ayaa booqday ganacsiyadan si ay u dareemaan xiriir qoto dheer oo ay la leeyihiin fannaaniinta. Labada milkiile ee Williams iyo Latif ayaa sheegay in kobacaan dukaameysigu uu dhiirrigelin weyn u yahay ganacsiyada yaryar ee madaxa-bannaan, maadaama maarayntoodu ay u baahan tahay dadaal joogto ah oo bilba bisha xigta ku xiran. Williams ayaa sidoo kale xusay in dadka tirada badan ee magaalada u yimid bandhig faneedka ay wax weyn ka tareen hoteellada iyo ganacsiyada kale ee ku yaalla Columbus.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus Local