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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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Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
InvestingElon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
By Shawn TullyMay 23, 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
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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
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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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    EconomyConsumer sentiment has plunged nearly 30% from just a year ago
    By The Associated PressNovember 7, 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
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
If you think beef is expensive now, just wait until next year when prices could soar nearly 60%
EconomyIf you think beef is expensive now, just wait until next year when prices could soar nearly 60%
By Jason MaNovember 15, 2025
Fed researchers say tariffs actually lower inflation — because they’re demand shocks that slam employment and economic activity
EconomyFed researchers say tariffs actually lower inflation — because they’re demand shocks that slam employment and economic activity
By Jason MaNovember 15, 2025
Verizon CEO Daniel Schulman, pictured in 2018, is looking to cut costs and reverse customer losses.
C-SuiteVerizon will cut about 15,000 jobs after new CEO says ‘cost reductions will be a way of life for us here’
By Nino PaoliNovember 14, 2025
  • A Starbucks barista stands behind the cash register, looking concerned.
    RetailStarbucks apologizes for $29.95 ‘Bearista’ chaos after many fans miss out and merch resells for up to $50,000 online
    By Sasha RogelbergNovember 7, 2025
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EconomyTrump’s tariffs are a $29 billion tax on Americans’ holiday shopping bills, Lending Tree says
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 14, 2025
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Walmart announces CEO succession and other executive moves the week of Nov. 8-14, 2025
C-SuiteFortune 500 Power Moves: Walmart announces CEO succession and other executive moves the week of Nov. 8-14, 2025
By Fortune EditorsNovember 14, 2025
A building has a sign reading "HOOTERS" in bright orange letters
RetailHooters CEO says private equity turned it into a ‘boys club hangout’—Now he’s plotting a family-friendly makeover
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 14, 2025
Walmart CEO speaking
SuccessWalmart CEO started his career unloading trailers at the warehouse—he says raising his hand led to his success
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
Doug McMillon
C-SuiteWalmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire at 59 years old
By Sasha Rogelberg and Nick LichtenbergNovember 14, 2025
  • There’s no real difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds, jewelry CEO argues, besides its raw material: ‘Millennials are smarter than that’
    RetailThere’s no real difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds, jewelry CEO argues, besides its raw material: ‘Millennials are smarter than that’
    By Jeena Sharma and Retail BrewNovember 7, 2025
A woman looks down at a shelf of food while leaning on a grocery cart.
EconomyEconomist behind K-shaped economy sees a ‘sea of despair’ for the bottom 90% and a ‘crisis of confidence’ in the American dream
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 13, 2025
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RetailBofA cites ‘favorable protein economics’ in the chicken restaurant segment with the race afoot to corner the $67 billion market
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 13, 2025
Starbucks
RetailOver 1,000 Starbucks workers plan strike at 65 stores on highly trafficked Red Cup Day
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressNovember 13, 2025
Marriott abruptly cut ties with Sonder, leaving thousands of hotel guests stranded: It’s ‘inconceivable’ they would treat humans that way, guest says
Travel & LeisureMarriott abruptly cut ties with Sonder, leaving thousands of hotel guests stranded: It’s ‘inconceivable’ they would treat humans that way, guest says
By Sydney LakeNovember 12, 2025
Kim Kardashian wears a bedazzled white dress
RetailKim Kardashian’s Skims is now worth $5 billion after a massive $225 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs
By Dave SmithNovember 12, 2025
Ryan Sprankle
RetailGrocer who once sold Trump popcorn rips ‘inhumane’ shutdown: ‘You can’t take away from the most needy people in the country’
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressNovember 12, 2025
Sea shares dip by over 8% as profit comes in below analyst expectations
AsiaSea shares dip by over 8% as profit comes in below analyst expectations
By Angelica AngNovember 12, 2025
Infant Formula
LawByHeart recalls every single bottle of baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak hospitalizes 15 and counting
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressNovember 11, 2025
Yves Saint Laurent was the hottest luxury brand this year, beating Coach, Prada, and Bottega Veneta: It’s a clear ‘signal of the shifting landscape’
RetailYves Saint Laurent was the hottest luxury brand this year, beating Coach, Prada, and Bottega Veneta: It’s a clear ‘signal of the shifting landscape’
By Jeena Sharma and Retail BrewNovember 11, 2025
Steve Jobs giving an Apple presentation in his iconic black turtleneck
InnovationApple is now selling a $150 sling for your iPhone made by the same designer who created Steve Jobs’ iconic black turtleneck
By Dave SmithNovember 11, 2025
In the absence of jobs numbers, slop bowls and fast food can show a lot about the economy
EconomyIn the absence of jobs numbers, slop bowls and fast food can show a lot about the economy
By Natasha Piñon and CFO BrewNovember 11, 2025
Airport lounges are about to get even more exclusive as some credit card companies jack up annual fees by more than 40%
Travel & LeisureAirport lounges are about to get even more exclusive as some credit card companies jack up annual fees by more than 40%
By Matty Merritt and Morning BrewNovember 10, 2025
Wendy's
RetailWendy’s plans hundreds of store closures to boost profits
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressNovember 10, 2025
Michael Fiddelke
CommentaryDespite some initial skepticism, could Target’s turnaround be right on target? 
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianNovember 10, 2025
Order holiday gifts early, as flight cuts and grounding of MD-11 planes deliver ‘one-two punch’ to cargo, supply-chain expert says
North AmericaOrder holiday gifts early, as flight cuts and grounding of MD-11 planes deliver ‘one-two punch’ to cargo, supply-chain expert says
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressNovember 9, 2025
Fortune Archives: The war on Big Food
RetailFortune Archives: The war on Big Food
By Indrani SenNovember 9, 2025
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: A model (L) wears a brown fluffy faux fur coat a black t-shirt, a burgundy / purple leather Coach bag, gray denim jeans pants ; a model (R) wears a black leather jacket , a white knitted / texture jacket , a black pleated skirt , outside Coach, during New York Fashion Week, on February 12, 2024 in New York City.
RetailFor Gen Z, quiet luxury is dead—they’re packing lunch at home while shelling out on conspicuous consumption
By Eva RoytburgNovember 9, 2025
Trump keeps touting a Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart that’s 25% cheaper. But it has half as many items as last year
RetailTrump keeps touting a Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart that’s 25% cheaper. But it has half as many items as last year
By Melissa Goldin and The Associated PressNovember 8, 2025
Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break
HealthPeloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break
By The Associated PressNovember 7, 2025
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