Bud Light Said It'll Buy Back Expired Beer In Wake Of Boycott
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Bud Light, a brand of Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE:BUD), pledged to buy back expired beer from wholesalers in response to a boycott triggered by a controversial promotional campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Bud Light sales volume dropped by over 28% in the second week of May compared to the same period last year.

May 25, 2023 | 5:36 pm
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Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE:BUD) faces a boycott and a 28% drop in Bud Light sales volume due to a controversial promotional campaign. The company is now buying back expired beer and realigning its marketing strategy.
The controversial promotional campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney led to a boycott and a significant drop in Bud Light sales volume. This negative impact on sales and the company's efforts to control the damage by buying back expired beer and realigning its marketing strategy indicate a short-term negative impact on Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA's stock price.
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