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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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CommentaryMillions of business owners are about to retire. They should sell to their employees
By Matt Helmer and Maxwell JohnsonMay 23, 2026
Ashley Yetman
CommentaryEveryone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company.
SuccessThis 39-year-old quit his lineman job during the pandemic and built a $50 million company in his backyard
By Nick LichtenbergMay 23, 2026
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve nominee for US President Donald Trump, is sworn in during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Economy‘I almost fell out of my chair’: Fed stalwart Claudia Sahm fears Kevin Warsh’s policies could undo 20 years of policy progress
By Eleanor PringleMay 23, 2026
The quiet death of conscious consumerism, from Everlane and Allbirds to Beyond Meat
EnvironmentThe quiet death of conscious consumerism, from Everlane and Allbirds to Beyond Meat
By Phil WahbaMay 23, 2026
A construction worker wearing a yellow helmet wipes his nose with his hand.
North AmericaAmerica is suffering a shortage of construction workers and sabotaging its ability to fill vacancies by wiping out the industry’s immigrant backbone
By Sasha RogelbergMay 23, 2026
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SuccessFormer Tesla president shares the secret to success he learned from his former boss, Elon Musk: ‘He demands to only work with world-class talent’
By Preston ForeMay 23, 2026
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CommentaryI’ve spent 25 years studying loneliness. AI is about to make it much worse
By Clay RoutledgeMay 23, 2026
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Diego Piacentini stands in front of a body of water
SuccessMeet the ex-Amazon exec who pitched Prime Day to Jeff Bezos—and turned the slowest shopping season into a $14.2 billion sales empire
By Dave Smith and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 8, 2025
  • Modelo Especial soared to be the #1 beer in America. Then came Trump’s immigration crackdowns
    LeadershipModelo Especial soared to be the #1 beer in America. Then came Trump’s immigration crackdowns
    By Sara BraunJune 21, 2025
Two cans of Chef Boyardee, with a microwaveable cup version on top
SuccessChef Boyardee’s founder sold the brand for $6 million in 1946—Conagra has just sold it for $600 million to a private equity firm
By Preston ForeJuly 7, 2025
Crayola’s now-CEO leaned in to automation when everyone else was offshoring and now he’s reaping the rewards
RetailCrayola’s now-CEO leaned in to automation when everyone else was offshoring and now he’s reaping the rewards
By Irina IvanovaJuly 6, 2025
people sitting outside Ralph's Coffee
RetailMore retailers are opening coffee shops to appeal to customers who may not want to spend the big bucks—but still want a cup of joe
By Katie Hicks and Marketing BrewJuly 5, 2025
The U.S. is turning 249. Here are 10 Fortune 500 companies that have been around just as long
Arts & EntertainmentThe U.S. is turning 249. Here are 10 Fortune 500 companies that have been around just as long
By Emily SteinbergerJuly 4, 2025
What’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025
RetailWhat’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025
By Chris MorrisJuly 4, 2025
  • Dior on Bond Street on 1st June 2025 in London, United Kingdom.
    RetailLuxury’s $1.7 trillion headache: The sector lost 50 million customers last year and is struggling with selfie-happy Gen Z
    By Eleanor PringleJune 19, 2025
Workers march and hold signs reading, "Starbucks Workers United."
FinanceThe next phase of Starbucks’ turnaround plan is offering executives up to $6 million in stock grants, as baristas scrap to get annual raises above 2%
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 3, 2025
A Nissan Rogue being delivered
RetailNissan is recalling nearly half a million cars—and the flaw is so serious some may need new engines
By Chris MorrisJuly 3, 2025
woman walking into lululemon store
RetailLululemon has had enough of Gen Z’s dupe culture and is suing Costco for allegedly stealing its Scuba jacket and ABC pant designs
By Adam Epstein and Morning BrewJuly 2, 2025
Andy Jassy looks off into the crowd from onstage at an Amazon event in 2025
LeadershipAndy Jassy’s latest canvas for reinvigorating Amazon’s cultural DNA? Employee reviews
By Jason Del ReyJuly 2, 2025
Chuck E. Cheese
RetailChuck E. Cheese launches Chuck’s Arcade, a food-free spinoff business
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2025
  • Tariffs, war, and inequality have battered the luxury goods market—Gucci sales are down 24%
    RetailTariffs, war, and inequality have battered the luxury goods market—Gucci sales are down 24%
    By Colleen Barry and The Associated PressJune 19, 2025
Caitlin Clark on the court
FinanceCaitlin Clark’s new Nike sneakers sold out within minutes. Now the resale market is booming
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2025
A sticker on a Waffle House menu showing a 50-cent surcharge for eggs
FinanceScattered, smothered, and surcharge free: Waffle House takes its egg surcharge off the menu
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2025
people standing in line at Luckin Coffee
RetailStarbucks’ biggest threat just came to the U.S. Luckin Coffee opens two NYC locations
By Abigail Rubenstein and Morning BrewJuly 1, 2025
Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
RetailHome Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025
Lululemon is accusing Costco of selling dupes of its $100 pants and hoodies for a fraction of the price
RetailLululemon is accusing Costco of selling dupes of its $100 pants and hoodies for a fraction of the price
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressJuly 1, 2025
Starbucks beefs up hiring process in search for best baristas
RetailStarbucks beefs up hiring process in search for best baristas
By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergJune 30, 2025
school supplies at Target
RetailTarget is maintaining 2024 prices on back-to-school items in the aftermath of boycotts
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewJune 30, 2025
The outside of a Luckin Coffee
RetailLook out, Starbucks: Luckin Coffee, the biggest coffee chain in China, is opening its first U.S. locations
By Chris MorrisJune 30, 2025
Amazon lost right to sell Nintendo Switch 2 amid sales dispute
RetailAmazon lost right to sell Nintendo Switch 2 amid sales dispute
By Matt Day and BloombergJune 30, 2025
Hillary Super sits on a sofa
LeadershipVictoria’s Secret hired a superstar CEO to turn around the flagging brand. But a 50% stock drop has activist investors circling
By Lila MacLellanJune 28, 2025
Consumers saw a double whammy of bad news in May, pulling back on spending as inflation heated up
EconomyConsumers saw a double whammy of bad news in May, pulling back on spending as inflation heated up
By Irina IvanovaJune 28, 2025
Why Nike stock is soaring despite a looming billion-dollar tariff hit and its CEO saying sales are ‘not up to the Nike standard’
FinanceWhy Nike stock is soaring despite a looming billion-dollar tariff hit and its CEO saying sales are ‘not up to the Nike standard’
By Nino PaoliJune 27, 2025
Taco Bell doubles down on its Live Más Café concept
LifestyleTaco Bell doubles down on its Live Más Café concept
By Chris MorrisJune 27, 2025
The outside of a Raising Cane's
RetailCashing in on America’s chicken obsession, Raising Cane’s is spreading its wings with plans to roost in nearly 100 new locations this year
By Chris MorrisJune 27, 2025
Cans of Pringles
RetailSnack stars are aligning as the FTC clears the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova merger for launch
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
Daydream founder Julie Bornstein posing for a headshot
AITop e-commerce veteran Julie Bornstein unveils Daydream—an AI-powered shopping agent that’s 25 years in the making
By Jason Del ReyJune 25, 2025
French Hill
NewslettersThe Senate just passed a stablecoin bill, but don’t hold your breath for crypto legislation to sail into law
By Leo SchwartzJune 24, 2025
US Attorney for the Central District of California Bilal Essayli, speaks during a news conference
North AmericaThieves accused in record $100 million jewelry heist also nabbed Apple AirTags and Samsung electronics, authorities claim
By Amanda GerutJune 21, 2025
An Amazon contract worker pulls a cart of packages for delivery in New York, US, on Monday, April 22, 2024.
RetailExclusive: From Valentine’s Day strawberries to college printers, these are America’s most-purchased items on Amazon Prime
By Eleanor PringleJune 21, 2025
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