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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
Jon McNeill
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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Michaels is snapping up Joann Fabrics’ intellectual property and fan-favorite labels after the former cult-favorite retail darling’s bankruptcy disaster
RetailMichaels is snapping up Joann Fabrics’ intellectual property and fan-favorite labels after the former cult-favorite retail darling’s bankruptcy disaster
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressJune 6, 2025
  • Mondelez packaging next to Aldi packaging showing the similarities
    RetailMondelez is suing Aldi, alleging the supermarket chain ‘blatantly copies’ its packaging. The side-by-side photos are wild
    By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressMay 30, 2025
Walmart’s elite army of 6,200 cake decorators are some of America’s highest-paid hourly workers
RetailWalmart’s elite army of 6,200 cake decorators are some of America’s highest-paid hourly workers
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressJune 6, 2025
Here’s where to get free doughnuts on National Donut Day 2025
RetailHere’s where to get free doughnuts on National Donut Day 2025
By Chris MorrisJune 6, 2025
The first ever Birkin bag—born in 1984 at the request of actress Jane Birkin for a bag designed for motherhood—heads to auction
RetailThe first ever Birkin bag—born in 1984 at the request of actress Jane Birkin for a bag designed for motherhood—heads to auction
By AFPJune 6, 2025
Trump speaks behind a podium while holding up a sign listing reciprocal tariffs.
EconomyNY Federal Reserve finds a ‘significant share’ of companies saying they raised prices on goods not affected by tariffs
By Sasha RogelbergJune 5, 2025
Asian woman looking at cosmetics
RetailTrade wars have Americans so nervous even six-figure earners are flocking to dollar stores
By Sydney LakeJune 5, 2025
  • Elon Musk looks to his left and frowns. He is sitting in the Oval Office.
    RetailTesla shareholders beg for Elon Musk to focus on the company, asking the CEO to work at least 40 hours a week
    By Sasha RogelbergMay 30, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 is now available. Here’s how to get your hands on one
RetailNintendo Switch 2 is now available. Here’s how to get your hands on one
By Chris MorrisJune 5, 2025
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2025.
AITesla’s largest EV plant in the world suffers eighth straight month of declining demand as May sales sink 15% 
By Christiaan HetznerJune 5, 2025
Wizz stock plunges after profit misses estimates, costs rise
RetailWizz stock plunges after profit misses estimates, costs rise
By Kate Duffy and BloombergJune 5, 2025
Swiss chocolate stocks diverge as high cocoa prices take toll
RetailSwiss chocolate stocks diverge as high cocoa prices take toll
By Allegra Catelli, Lisa Pham and BloombergJune 5, 2025
Too scared to shop? Why retail is a prime target for criminals
RetailToo scared to shop? Why retail is a prime target for criminals
By Andrew BusbyJune 5, 2025
  • Victoria's Secret mannequins wearing lingerie
    RetailVictoria’s Secret shuts down its website and some in-store services due to a ‘security incident’
    By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMay 29, 2025
A group of young women sit around a table at a restaurant.
HealthThe Ozempic boom could be bad news for restaurants as more than half of GLP-1 users report cutting back on dining out, report finds
By Sasha RogelbergJune 4, 2025
Greg Abbott, wearing a dark suit, sits behind a microphone and looks to his right.
HealthDoritos and Mountain Dew could carry a new ‘not recommended for human consumption’ warning under landmark Texas bill
By Sasha RogelbergJune 4, 2025
Costco CEO Ron Vachris
RetailCostco’s CEO started his career as a forklift driver. Now he’s leading a $254 billion giant rising up the Fortune 500
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 4, 2025
Coach’s hit handbag shows how less-expensive luxury is gaining ground
RetailCoach’s hit handbag shows how less-expensive luxury is gaining ground
By Rachel Phua and BloombergJune 4, 2025
Can Iceland help the U.S. clean up its aluminum industry?
RetailCan Iceland help the U.S. clean up its aluminum industry?
By Anna HeimJune 4, 2025
Ray Ban, Oakley and Armani glasses
LeadershipHow Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica’s all-pervasive €112 billion empire has disrupted and dominated how we see the world
By Prarthana PrakashJune 4, 2025
France debates fast-fashion bill to curb influx of ‘unfriendly and low-quality’ clothing—mainly from China
RetailFrance debates fast-fashion bill to curb influx of ‘unfriendly and low-quality’ clothing—mainly from China
By AFPJune 3, 2025
Photo of Mark Cuban
FinanceMark Cuban says consumers may actually see lower prices due to tariff uncertainty as companies deal with the aftermath of stockpiling goods
By Sasha RogelbergJune 2, 2025
People holding an ice cream cone and boba tea from Mixue, the world's largest fast-food chain by number of store locations
SuccessA 21-year-old asked his grandmother for money to open a street-food stall. Now, it’s the world’s largest fast-food chain, eclipsing McDonald’s
By Dave SmithJune 2, 2025
Chipotle launches summer promotion, which will see it giving out $1 million in free burritos
FinanceChipotle launches summer promotion, which will see it giving out $1 million in free burritos
By Chris MorrisJune 2, 2025
EU fines Delivery Hero and Glovo $376 million for running a food delivery cartel
RetailEU fines Delivery Hero and Glovo $376 million for running a food delivery cartel
By AFPJune 2, 2025
Jonathan Anderson in a suite and bow tie at the 2024 Met Gala
RetailDior’s revival rests on its historic appointment of Jonathan Anderson as creative director
By Prarthana PrakashJune 2, 2025
Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi onstage
NewslettersVenture funding is creating a global AI divide, even as sovereign wealth funds and tech unicorns try to bridge the gap
By Leo SchwartzJune 2, 2025
British Airways owner sees transatlantic slowdown recovering
RetailBritish Airways owner sees transatlantic slowdown recovering
By Kate Duffy, Guy Johnson and BloombergJune 2, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods exec defends Foot Locker acquisition: ‘Like it or not, we make these decisions and investments for a lifetime’
RetailDick’s Sporting Goods exec defends Foot Locker acquisition: ‘Like it or not, we make these decisions and investments for a lifetime’
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewJune 1, 2025
A sign for Fort Liberty Federal Credit Union in Fort Bragg
RetailCrystals, pistols, and a $30,000 headache: Fort Liberty business owners reckon with Trump’s renaming of Fort Bragg
By Allen Breed and The Associated PressMay 30, 2025
Costco customers wait on a checkout line in California
RetailCostco takes a page from rival Sam’s Club to speed up checkout in its warehouses with ‘Scan & Pay’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 30, 2025
Packages of Skippy peanut butter are stacked at a Costco Wholesale store on April 4, 2025 in San Diego, California.
RetailHormel Foods says consumers are ‘strained’ as they trade down or hunt for value, but maintains outlook for the year
By Eleanor PringleMay 30, 2025
Gap sweaters and clothes in a store
RetailGap says Trump’s tariffs could cost the company a whopping $300 million, sending shares into a tailspin
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressMay 30, 2025
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