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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jan 14, 2025

Brown-Forman Lays Off 648 Employees Amid Sales Decline

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
648
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~11%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 14, 2025
648 OF 5,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Louisville, Kentucky.

Department affected: barrel-making plant.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Brown-Forman Corporation has announced the layoff of 648 employees as it faces a significant decline in sales and its stock price reaches a 10-year low. The decision comes in response to ongoing challenges in the market, reflecting the company's need to adjust its workforce to align with current business conditions. This move highlights the broader struggles within the industry as companies navigate fluctuating consumer demand and economic pressures. The layoffs are effective immediately, marking a critical step for Brown-Forman in managing its operational costs during this difficult period.

Brown-Forman Corporation cut 648 jobs in KY affecting its barrel-making plant team as of January 14, 2025.

That is roughly 11.4% of the 5,700 people Brown-Forman Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at Brown-Forman Corporation since January 2025, with 8 additional events known from news reporting.

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Brown-Forman CorporationBF-B
Consumer Staples · 5,700 employees
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026