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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
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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.
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By Jeremy KahnMay 22, 2026
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Banksy-style posters of a protester throwing a sandwich on August 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Politics‘Weaponization of a sandwich’ — Subway’s footlong is becoming an icon of resistance against Trump’s D.C. police takeover
By Nino PaoliAugust 24, 2025
  • McDonald’s is launching an adult Happy Meal—and a new shake designed to go viral
    RetailMcDonald’s is launching an adult Happy Meal—and a new shake designed to go viral
    By Chris MorrisAugust 5, 2025
Braxton Kumura
Retail‘Eating out is definitely really dangerous’: 17-year-old Californian with severe peanut allergy welcomes legislation on restaurant menu disclosures
By Terry Chea and The Associated PressAugust 23, 2025
Cracker Barrel’s first rebrand in nearly 50 years backfired. The company’s stock lost nearly $100 million after introducing a more minimalist look
RetailCracker Barrel’s first rebrand in nearly 50 years backfired. The company’s stock lost nearly $100 million after introducing a more minimalist look
By Sydney LakeAugust 22, 2025
Wayfair CFO says sellers on the company’s $12 billion marketplace are trying to ‘insulate’ customers from tariffs
RetailWayfair CFO says sellers on the company’s $12 billion marketplace are trying to ‘insulate’ customers from tariffs
By Courtney Vien and CFO BrewAugust 18, 2025
Ozempic
HealthNovo Nordisk slashes price of Ozempic in half to $499 for cash-paying, eligible U.S. patients
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 18, 2025
Liquid Death brand partnerships are like taking the ‘Saturday Night Live’ stage, exec says
RetailLiquid Death brand partnerships are like taking the ‘Saturday Night Live’ stage, exec says
By Kristina Monllos and Marketing BrewAugust 18, 2025
  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    C-SuiteElon Musk retains title as the highest-paid CEO in history with $26 billion pay package—and the only thing he has to do is show up for two years
    By Amanda GerutAugust 4, 2025
Target and Ulta just broke up: Employees raised red flags about shoplifting, understaffing, and foot-traffic cannibalization
RetailTarget and Ulta just broke up: Employees raised red flags about shoplifting, understaffing, and foot-traffic cannibalization
By Erin Cabrey and Retail BrewAugust 18, 2025
Rolex Land-Dweller watches displayed in a window
RetailGen Z was growing obsessed with luxury watches. New tariffs on Switzerland could cool the expensive hobby
By Nino PaoliAugust 17, 2025
American shopper
EconomyThe mighty American consumer keeps shrugging off tariffs as retail sales rise 0.5% in July
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2025
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol
RetailBrian Niccol wants your Starbucks drink to be made within 4 minutes of ordering
By Eleanor PringleAugust 15, 2025
Cannabis shops
RetailOops: New York realizes it measured incorrectly when putting weed shops next to schools and 100 dispensaries are in limbo
By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressAugust 14, 2025
  • Paula Deen
    RetailFormer Food Network star Paula Deen suddenly closes flagship Savannah restaurant
    By Russ Bynum and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2025
Walmart
RetailWalmart, once ordered to ‘eat the tariffs,’ is giving employees a year-round 10% discount to help them eat
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 14, 2025
Chili’s has poured $105 million into its marketing budget in just 3 years—and sales are sizzling
RetailChili’s has poured $105 million into its marketing budget in just 3 years—and sales are sizzling
By Sydney LakeAugust 14, 2025
a closeup of a package of raw steak with Amazon "BEEF" branding on it.
TechAmazon has dreamed of cracking Walmart’s lock on groceries for decades, with limited success. A massive same-day shopping expansion could change that
By Jason Del ReyAugust 14, 2025
Huaraches
RetailMexican-American designer apologizes for sandal design accused of ‘cultural appropriation’
By Megan Janetsky and The Associated PressAugust 14, 2025
Target foot traffic is still suffering 6 months post-boycott. An industry veteran says the retailer’s problems are bigger than curtailing DEI
RetailTarget foot traffic is still suffering 6 months post-boycott. An industry veteran says the retailer’s problems are bigger than curtailing DEI
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewAugust 13, 2025
Toy shortages this holiday shopping season are an ‘absolute inevitability’ thanks to tariffs, manufacturing CEO says
RetailToy shortages this holiday shopping season are an ‘absolute inevitability’ thanks to tariffs, manufacturing CEO says
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewAugust 12, 2025
Ford’s $5 billion bet on the ‘Model T’ of EVs could cost the company ‘billions’ more if it fails, analysts warn—mounting losses from its Model E woes
RetailFord’s $5 billion bet on the ‘Model T’ of EVs could cost the company ‘billions’ more if it fails, analysts warn—mounting losses from its Model E woes
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 12, 2025
American Eagle foot traffic plummeted in the aftermath of the Sydney Sweeney ad controversy
RetailAmerican Eagle foot traffic plummeted in the aftermath of the Sydney Sweeney ad controversy
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewAugust 12, 2025
A group of young people fill tables and seats of a Starbucks cafe
RetailStarbucks asks customers in South Korea to stop bringing printers and desktop computers into stores as workers transform cafés into remote offices
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 11, 2025
Don Vultaggio, cofounder of the AriZona Beverage Company, stands in front of a booth advertising his famous drinks
RetailThe 99-cent AriZona iced tea could be the next victim of Trump’s tariffs
By Eva RoytburgAugust 11, 2025
The outside of a Bed Bath & Beyond
RetailBed Bath & Beyond is back—with a slightly different name
By Chris MorrisAugust 11, 2025
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RetailSweetgreen’s CEO is beefing up protein portion sizes because corporate America is demanding more from $16 sad desk salads
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 10, 2025
Masked thieves stole all the Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store. ‘We are still in shock’
RetailMasked thieves stole all the Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store. ‘We are still in shock’
By The Associated PressAugust 9, 2025
Huaraches
RetailAdidas stole sandal design from traditional Mexican artisans, Sheinbaum says
By Fabiola Sánchez and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2025
Krispy Kreme
RetailKrispy Kreme, McDonald’s call off partnership, citing ‘unsustainable operating costs’ of $28.9 million
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 7, 2025
Toyota
RetailToyota slashes outlook on tariff concerns as profit plunges 37%
By Yuri Kageyama and The Associated PressAugust 7, 2025
Claire's
RetailClaire’s, your mall’s teen-ear-piercing destination, files for bankruptcy with assets and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2025
School notebooks in a Target store
RetailFearing tariff-induced price hikes, parents are back-to-school shopping earlier than any year on record
By Chris MorrisAugust 6, 2025
The ousted founder of millennial athleisure darling Outdoor Voices has resurfaced: ‘We’re back, baby’
RetailThe ousted founder of millennial athleisure darling Outdoor Voices has resurfaced: ‘We’re back, baby’
By Molly Liebergall and Morning BrewAugust 5, 2025
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