‘Small businesses getting shafted’: Covid fallout forces microbrewery sale

‌Hopscotch Beer Company founder Hugh Grierson says a "discriminatory" rule sent his company into a "death spiral". Photos / NZME, SuppliedHopscotch Beer Company founder Hugh Grierson says a "discriminatory" rule sent his company into a "death spiral". Photos / NZME, SuppliedA West Auckland business owner says the unequal treatment of liquor retailers during Covid caused lasting damage, ultimately forcing him to sell his company and life’s work.

Hopscotch Beer Company founder Hugh Grierson has sold his Avondale store after 15 years, saying the business never recovered from lockdown rules that

‘Small businesses getting shafted’: Covid fallout forces microbrewery sale

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