Olivia Evans

1 day ago | courier-journal.com | Olivia Evans

Brown-Forman reported a 5% sales decline for its 2025 fiscal year, ending April 30, attributing it to a challenging macroeconomic environment. The company experienced declines in some developed markets but saw growth with brands like Jack Daniel's in emerging markets. Brown-Forman anticipates continued volatility in fiscal 2026 due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, particularly tariffs.

2 days ago | courier-journal.com | Olivia Evans

KFC's relocation from Louisville to Plano, Texas, will result in the loss of 91 jobs. Impacted employees have the option to relocate or face termination by the end of September. Yum Brands, KFC's parent company, will maintain its Louisville offices. The relocation cost Yum Brands approximately $7 million. A facility closure filing has revealed how many jobs Louisville will lose when KFC relocates its headquarters to Plano, Texas.

2 days ago | courier-journal.com | Olivia Evans

The project includes a new EV charging station, expanded dock space, and rerouting of employee parking and truck paths. The retooling is part of a $1.2 billion investment agreement between Ford and the UAW, and will result in temporary layoffs for LAP workers. The specific EV model to be produced at LAP has not yet been revealed by Ford. A development plan was filed with the city that provides some detailed insight into an expansion of Ford Motor Co.'s Louisville Assembly Plant.

3 days ago | courier-journal.com | Olivia Evans

Recalls address issues such as brake fluid leaks, fuel leaks, rearview camera malfunctions, seat belt warning system malfunctions, engine block heater overheating, and engine failure. Over one million vehicles are potentially affected by the rearview camera software issue alone. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail and should contact Ford or NHTSA for assistance. Ford Motor Co. has issued recalls for more than 1.3 million vehicles, with many made at its two Louisville-area plants.

4 days ago | otsnews.co.uk | Olivia Evans

Running a business comes with its fair share of costs, and broadband is one of those that can quietly climb without much notice. You set it up once, everything works fine, and it becomes one of those background expenses that doesn’t get revisited. But there’s usually room to make savings, and the good news is it doesn’t have to take hours of digging or endless phone calls to make a difference.