Solid economy has retailers expecting big holiday shopping season
Consumer confidence, income growth and a low unemployment rate will push holiday retail sales 5.8 percent higher this year, according to a projection.
The Closing Bell: Amazon’s wage increase to affect local workers, move prompts UPS Teamsters action; kids’ meal ordinance kicks in; and more
Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday.
Mayor Fischer to appeal ruling ordering release of Amazon HQ2 proposal
The administration will appeal the circuit court ruling ordering the city to release its proposal for Amazon to locate its next headquarters in Louisville.
Logistics companies ramping up holiday hiring
Logistics company Radial already has begun hiring for the holiday season and expects to hire 16 percent more workers for its Shepherdsville facility than last year.
First-time novelist finds inspiration at Pope Lick Creek
Fans of the Goatman and the trestle at Pope Lick Creek have a new novel to sink their teeth into called “The House on Pope Lick Road.” On Thursday, the author, first-time novelist Mike Bramer, will stop by Carmichael’s Bookstore to sign copies and...
UPS workers say low starting pay, retirements causing lots of turnover as contract end nears
UPS package handlers said retirements and low starting pay are causing lots of turnover at the logistics giant’s Worldport in Louisville. A local Teamsters leader told Insider that the $10-per-hour starting wage for part-time UPS package handlers and the resulting turnover at the facility...
YPAL starts petition to support Louisville’s Amazon bid
The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) is rallying people in support of the city’s bid to become home to Amazon’s HQ2. YPAL is seeking thousands of signatures for its petition asking business giant Amazon to bring its secondary headquarters — with its more...
Mayor: Louisville has strengths, gaps when it comes to what Amazon wants
For any city or state, becoming the home of retail giant Amazon’s second North American headquarters would be a colossal get. Amazon said it would invest more than $5 billion on construction and create as many as 50,000 jobs paying an average of $100,000...
ICYMI: Fischer lands on Politico list, Amazon and energy awards and more
It’s probably one of the last cool, sunny days of summer before the dog days set in. If you’ve been outside enjoying the weather, you may have missed these stories… Politico Magazine names Fischer one of ‘America’s 11 most interesting mayors’ This weekend, Mayor...
The Closing Bell: $52M NuLu project gets greenlight; UofL pays $1.15M for Dunn to leave; road closures ahead; 21c showcases city pride; and more
Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Committee approves demolition of historically significant building for NuLu project The NuLu Review Overlay Committee...
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