FIFA World Cup Dining Deals + Film Festival Returns + Labubu Lessons + Best Coffeehouse: VA Business News

The latest business news in Virginia includes FIFA World Cup promotions at restaurants and shops, the return of a downtown film festival, George Mason research on Labubu’s blind-box retail success and a favorite NoVA coffeehouse expanding to Vienna.

George Mason Coaches Caravan Coming To NoVA

George Mason Athletics will host a free Coaches Caravan event June 27 at Old Town Square Park in Fairfax.

NoVA City Council To Consider $135M Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment Plan This Week

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Alexandria’s City Council is considering a proposal for the former Potomac River Generating Station site.

3 Arrested In NoVA Grab-And-Run Retail Theft Spree: Police

Fairfax County police said more than $4,500 in stolen merchandise was recovered after thefts at Tysons Corner Center.

NoVA Company Named One Of Region’s Top Corporate Givers

A Loudoun County company was recognized among the region’s top corporate givers.

Labubu’s Blind-Box Success Offers Lessons For Retailers Far Beyond Toys, GMU Research Finds

Labubu’s success bucks retail axioms.

Croatian Wine Tastings, Game Day Discounts: NoVA Shops Announce World Cup Promotions

Old Town shops are marking World Cup excitement with Croatian wine tastings, game-day discounts and soccer-themed promotions.

Coffeehouse Voted NoVA’s Favorite Is Coming To NoVA

Weird Brothers Coffee will open its first franchise location in Vienna.

VA Film Festival Returns To Downtown With Screenings, Panels

The Fredericksburg Film Festival runs June 25-28 in downtown Fredericksburg with films, workshops and Q&As.

New Tex-Mex Restaurant Coming To NoVA

A new Tex-Mex restaurant is coming to Fairfax.

NoVA Launches New Parking Ticket Payment System

Arlington County launched a new parking ticket portal and plans electronic residential parking permits in July.

NoVA Satellite Company To Expand Fairfax County Footprint

Scout Space will invest more than $1 million to expand from Reston into Merrifield, creating 31 Fairfax County jobs.

VA Habit Burger Marks Summer Of Soccer With Free Offer

Habit Burger & Grill in Fredericksburg is offering soccer-themed deals this summer tied to World Cup excitement.

NoVA Burger Joint Offering Burger And Ball Giveaways To Celebrate World Cup

Habit Burger & Grill in Ashburn is offering soccer-themed deals this summer tied to World Cup excitement.

Improper Food Temperatures, Hand Sink Problems Found At NoVA Restaurants

Arlington inspectors cited restaurants for hand sink, sanitizer, food temperature and storage violations from May 18-20.

Taco Bamba In NoVA Offers World Cup Food Specials, Modelo Buckets

Taco Bamba in Ballston is offering World Cup food specials, happy-hour pricing and $20 Modelo beer buckets during matches.

Taco Bamba In NoVA Celebrates World Cup With Food Specials

Taco Bamba’s Fair Lakes restaurant is offering World Cup specials starting Thursday and running through June 19.

Taco Bamba In NoVA Offers World Cup Specials, Happy Hour Pricing

Taco Bamba in Herndon is offering World Cup food specials, happy-hour pricing and $20 Modelo beer buckets.

Stillwater & Stone To Soft Open At The Westin Crystal City In NoVA

Stillwater & Stone will soft open June 16 at The Westin Crystal City in Arlington’s National Landing neighborhood.

NoVA Town Center North Redevelopment Town Hall Set

Fairfax County will host a June 16 town hall on the Reston Town Center North redevelopment proposal.