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James Daunt sits in a booksop, gesturing with both hands and smiling.
Barnes & Noble CEO clarifies the bookseller’s stance on AI-written books after refusing to ban them: ‘This is a straightforward rejection of AI books’

James Daunt told Fortune the responsibility to decide on what AI-generated means lies with the publisher, not the seller.

By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2026
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 22, 2026
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Trump reverses grocery, air conditioning pollution regulations because they’re too woke
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
A Pizza Hut workers prepares an order for delivery.
Pizza Hut franchisee claims $100 million losses from ‘cascading operational breakdowns’ in AI adoption gone wrong
By Sasha RogelbergMay 19, 2026
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Target posts biggest jump in comparable sales in 4 years as turnaround takes shape
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 20, 2026
Variational co-founders Edward Yu and Lucas Schuermann pose for a picture
Variational raises $50 million Series A to bring liquidity from traditional markets to blockchain rails
By Jack KubinecMay 20, 2026
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CommentaryMy startup hit $200 million ARR. But first I walked away from 2.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly went bankrupt
By Joel MorrisMay 23, 2026
How Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
AIHow Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
Trump AI and crpto czar David Sacks sits next to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a dinner table in the White House as Zuckerberg turns to Sacks and says something.
AITech billionaires convinced Trump to back off an AI executive order. But much of MAGA favors AI regulation
By Jeremy KahnMay 22, 2026
A photo taken during the Maroon Bells bicycle ride during Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2019 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo: Fortune)
InnovationFortune Brainstorm Tech 2026 will be brilliant
By Andrew NuscaMay 22, 2026
Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
Future of WorkBeyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
By Ashley LutzMay 22, 2026
satya nadella
AIMicrosoft reports are exposing AI’s real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees
By Jake AngeloMay 22, 2026
Sam Altman standing in a lift.
AIThe big questions looming over OpenAI’s trillion-dollar IPO
By Beatrice NolanMay 22, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
HealthThe health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
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Photo of Jerome Powell
EconomyThe labor market feels so awful right now because companies are doing everything bar announcing mass layoffs, says the Fed
By Eleanor PringleNovember 27, 2025
  • Jerome Powell
    EconomyTop analyst sees ‘genuine cracks for mid- to lower-end consumers’ as the K-shaped economy continues to bite
    By Nick LichtenbergNovember 17, 2025
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RetailHere’s what’s open—and closed—on Thanksgiving 2025
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressNovember 27, 2025
Black Friday deals aren’t just for holiday shopping. Homebuyers are getting record-high discounts as desperate sellers offer multiple price cuts
Real EstateBlack Friday deals aren’t just for holiday shopping. Homebuyers are getting record-high discounts as desperate sellers offer multiple price cuts
By Jason MaNovember 27, 2025
Despite some green shoots, the new CEO of Kohl’s faces a tough slog to win back its AWOL shoppers
RetailDespite some green shoots, the new CEO of Kohl’s faces a tough slog to win back its AWOL shoppers
By Phil WahbaNovember 27, 2025
Big Tech wants AI to help with your holiday shopping. The tech has flashes of magic, but it won’t replace Santa—yet
RetailBig Tech wants AI to help with your holiday shopping. The tech has flashes of magic, but it won’t replace Santa—yet
By Sharon GoldmanNovember 27, 2025
Campbell’s fires exec after leaked recording berating ‘poor’ customers and ‘bioengineered meat’ prompts outrage and investigation
LawCampbell’s fires exec after leaked recording berating ‘poor’ customers and ‘bioengineered meat’ prompts outrage and investigation
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 26, 2025
  • More groceries may benefit from tariff exemptions as the 2026 midterm elections get closer, analyst says
    EconomyMore groceries may benefit from tariff exemptions as the 2026 midterm elections get closer, analyst says
    By Jason MaNovember 16, 2025
Thanksgiving
AIAI slop recipes are taking over the internet — and Thanksgiving dinner
By Davey Alba, Carmen Arroyo and BloombergNovember 26, 2025
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Economy‘It wasn’t worth the $10 tariff for a $27 purchase’: American shoppers find maybe they just won’t buy that small thing from Canada or England this year
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressNovember 26, 2025
Cara Sylvester is the executive vice president and chief guest experience officer for Target Corporation
CommentaryAt Target, we believe retail’s next great disruptor is emotion. Look no further than this year’s winter wonderland
By Cara SylvesterNovember 26, 2025
Black Friday
EconomyU.S. consumers dial back in sign of anxiety heading Into holidays
By Molly Smith, Julia Fanzeres and BloombergNovember 25, 2025
Jerome Powell
Economy‘Just enough to spend, not enough to splurge’: The low-hire labor market bites for Gen Z and lower-income Americans, JPMorgan finds
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 25, 2025
  • A time exposure photograph of a parking lot at night outside of a Walmart store.
    C-SuiteFortune Archives: The Walmart CEO raised in the ‘house that Sam built’
    By Indrani SenNovember 16, 2025
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EconomyRetail sales creep up 0.2% in September from August as delayed report shows economy crawling forward
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 25, 2025
Michelle Gass
Retail‘There’s only so much you can absorb from the tariffs, because they’re just very high’: Levi’s CEO states the plain truth
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 24, 2025
Tea Party
Economy‘All over again, taxation without representation’: Tea enthusiasts, historians argue tariff regime is the same as the American Revolution
By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressNovember 23, 2025
Fortune Archives: The Jewish mogul who shaped the Christmas shopping season
RetailFortune Archives: The Jewish mogul who shaped the Christmas shopping season
By Indrani SenNovember 23, 2025
Artificial Christmas trees for sale
RetailYour Christmas tree may be pricier this year—but there are ways to get a deal
By Phil WahbaNovember 22, 2025
A man walks outside of a Home Depot
RetailHome Depot blames its recent sales slump on a major funk in the housing market: ‘Our customers are homeowners’
By Dave SmithNovember 20, 2025
Jill Standish, global retail lead, Accenture
CommentaryReports of the retail store’s demise have been greatly exaggerated
By Jill StandishNovember 20, 2025
Walmart
RetailWalmart wins the economic anxiety trade as cash-strapped Americans’ hunt for deals delivers another blowout quarter
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressNovember 20, 2025
Panera’s CEO unveiled a comeback plan—and it includes better ingredients like lettuce: ‘No one likes iceberg’
RetailPanera’s CEO unveiled a comeback plan—and it includes better ingredients like lettuce: ‘No one likes iceberg’
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewNovember 19, 2025
Target’s CEO is betting billions that Gen Zers will get off their phones and fuel a comeback
RetailTarget’s CEO is betting billions that Gen Zers will get off their phones and fuel a comeback
By Ashley LutzNovember 19, 2025
Dunkin' Donuts is receiving customer backlash for the leak of an alleged drink pour and ice policy.
RetailDunkin’ customers outraged after anonymous Facebook user leaks display showing tariff shrinkflation costing you less coffee in your cup
By Nino PaoliNovember 19, 2025
Keith Lee
SuccessGen Z creators are turbocharging Main Street—and Amex is betting big
By Jessica CoacciNovember 19, 2025
Target
RetailTarget profits slide 19%, forecasts sales slumping through holiday shopping season
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressNovember 19, 2025
A tale of two CEO successions: Walmart’s clean break vs. Target’s much-criticized transition
RetailA tale of two CEO successions: Walmart’s clean break vs. Target’s much-criticized transition
By Phil WahbaNovember 19, 2025
Younger customers are venturing back to real-world stores, says AS Watson CEO Malina Ngai: ‘They want to be able to touch the product’
AsiaYounger customers are venturing back to real-world stores, says AS Watson CEO Malina Ngai: ‘They want to be able to touch the product’
By Angelica AngNovember 19, 2025
iPhone Air models on display in an Apple Store
Big TechThe iPhone Air can’t catch a break: The key designer behind the struggling ultrathin phone just left Apple for an AI startup
By Dave SmithNovember 18, 2025
couple posing with engagement ring
RetailHalf of millennial and Gen Z couples pick engagement rings with lab-grown diamonds— ‘well beyond what the mining industry had expected,’ McKinsey says
By Sydney LakeNovember 18, 2025
Close up shot of young Gen-Z female with colorful hair at a cafe
Economy‘The kids aren’t alright,’ warns top economist, as unemployed, pessimistic Gen Z living with parents blow a $12 billion hole in consumption
By Eleanor PringleNovember 18, 2025
Tom Ryan
SuccessOne man is responsible for the McDonald’s Dollar Menu, Pizza Hut’s stuffed crust, and Smashburger. Meet Tom Ryan
By Dave SmithNovember 18, 2025
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