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How BrewDog showed the limits of community capitalism

When brewery and pub chain BrewDog invited customers to become shareholders through its “Equity for Punks” scheme, it appeared to represent a new model of capitalism. It invited beer enthusiasts to invest in the company and become small shareholders. This allowed the Scottish firm to present itself as a community…

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BrewDog US bars to be bought by firm behind UK rescue deal

Tilray Brands said it had agreed to acquire certain key assets across North America.

Evening Standard

BrewDog sold Highland estate for knockdown price after abandoning its reforestation plans

Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’

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Small investors turn on James Watt after BrewDog co-founder admits ‘many mistakes’

Watt apologises to 200,000-plus ‘equity punks’ who joined crowdfunding rounds but were left empty-handed after cut-price sale

The Guardian - UK

Brewdog’s James Watt admits ‘many mistakes’ as hundreds of jobs lost in sale

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The Independent UK

BrewDog founder ‘heartbroken’ for jobs and investors as he tells of regrets

James Watt shared his sadness after the company was purchased earlier this week.

Evening Standard

BrewDog’s founder James Watt talks of regrets as says he is heartbroken for ‘brilliant equity punks’

James Watt stepped down as chief executive in 2024 to become Brewdog’s ‘captain and co-founder’

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Brewdog News: Almost 500 Brits Set To Lose Their Jobs After American Firm Tilray Takes Over

BrewDog's acquisition by Tilray Brands leads to job losses and strategic changes. Discover the impact and future plans for the Scottish craft brewer

International Business Times UK

Full list of BrewDog bars closing down after sale to US firm

Tilray has bought the BrewDog brand, its UK brewing operation and 11 of its pub venues across the UK and Ireland as part of the rescue deal

The Independent UK

Britain set for warmest day of the year so far as meteorological spring begins

Temperatures will peak on Thursday, with a high of 18C across the South East, the Met Office said

The Independent UK

BrewDog: List of 38 bars closing down and 11 included in rescue deal

Administrators for the brewer said 38 bars are to close ‘with immediate effect’, while 11 have been acquired in the rescue deal.

Evening Standard

Brewdog sold to US firm for £33m with 38 bars to close and 484 jobs lost

Almost 500 redundancies will be made, though more than 700 roles will be preserved

The Independent UK

BrewDog to close dozens of bars following US takeover

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The Independent UK

BrewDog to shut 38 bars with 484 job losses despite US takeover deal

Tilray Brands, which produces medicinal cannabis and craft beer in the US, bought the BrewDog brand in a £33 million deal.

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The Guardian - UK

BrewDog bought by US cannabis and drinks firm for £33m, costing nearly 500 jobs

Many early-stage crowdfunders left empty-handed as Tilray acquires beer company’s UK and Irish assets

The Independent UK

Every BrewDog bar closed for one day as craft beer giant nears sale

The craft beer giant is expected to be sold this week

Evening Standard

Brewdog closes bars for day as business set to be sold

The Scotland-based brewer is expected to be sold this week.

The Independent UK

Why BrewDog has temporarily closed down all of its UK sites

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The Guardian - UK

BrewDog sale plan leaves some ‘equity punk’ investors steaming

About 220,000 people could be left empty-handed if a deal prioritises the company’s private equity backer

The Guardian - UK

BrewDog could be broken up as craft beer business put up for sale

Brewer last month said it was closing its distilling brands, prompting concerns for jobs at its Scottish facility

The Independent UK

BrewDog owners say craft beer company could be sold off

The brand, which produces Elvis Juice and Punk IPA, is looking for new investors

The Independent UK

Craft beer brewer BrewDog could be broken up as sale process begins

The beermaker has appointed consultants AlixPartners to oversee a sale process.

Evening Standard

BrewDog announces closure of distilling brands, sparking job fears

The drinks firm said it made the decision to focus on its beer and cocktail brands.

The Independent UK

Fears for jobs as BrewDog announces closure of distilling brands

The Scottish distillery will cease operations in the next few months

Evening Standard

Which high street brands closed stores in 2025?

A raft of major UK retail and hospitality brand shut down stores across the UK this year, amid pressure on consumer finances and rising costs.

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