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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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Mel Robbins
SuccessMillionaire podcaster Mel Robbins hits back at Gen Z’s lazy label—she says they’re stuck in a world their baby boomer parents wouldn’t even recognize
By Emma BurleighMay 23, 2026
Is a college degree is still worth it? Here are 3 things it can teach you that AI can’t do
Future of WorkIs a college degree is still worth it? Here are 3 things it can teach you that AI can’t do
By Jake AngeloMay 23, 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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A woman picks up and looks at a steel pot in a store.
RetailT.J. Maxx and Marshalls can ‘insulate’ themselves from tariffs because their business model is scooping up other retailers’ unsold inventory
By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2025
  • Models present creations at the Burberry catwalk show during London Fashion Week
    RetailBurberry is cutting 1,700 jobs as its turnaround plan starts slowly reaping results
    By Prarthana PrakashMay 14, 2025
Ilene Eskenazi, Chief Human Resource Officer, Chipotle Bijal Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Guild
ConferencesChipotle employees are rising through the ranks and making 6 figures after Guild suggested a simple switch that transformed the workforce
By Amanda GerutMay 21, 2025
Andy Jassy presents onstage at a 2024 AWS event
AIAndy Jassy makes the case for Amazon’s extraordinary AI spending, promising shareholders they will end up ‘very happy’
By Jason Del ReyMay 21, 2025
Chanel’s profits plunge 28% as global turbulence threatens the luxury giant’s pricing power
RetailChanel’s profits plunge 28% as global turbulence threatens the luxury giant’s pricing power
By AFPMay 21, 2025
The $404 million cyberattack: Britain’s M&S faces pay hit and expects disruption to last through to July
RetailThe $404 million cyberattack: Britain’s M&S faces pay hit and expects disruption to last through to July
By AFPMay 21, 2025
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, wearing a yellow shirt, talks into a microphone.
FinanceAs BNPL giant Klarna signs on more customers, more could struggle to repay loans in a slowing economy
By Greg McKennaMay 21, 2025
  • Europe’s last mall? Hamburg marks the end of an era as Westfield looks to Saudi Arabia for its next retail boom
    RetailEurope’s last mall? Hamburg marks the end of an era as Westfield looks to Saudi Arabia for its next retail boom
    By Mark FaithfullMay 14, 2025
Billy Long before the Senate
PoliticsEx-congressman who sponsored bill to abolish the IRS now in line to lead agency under Trump
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 20, 2025
Kohl's storefront
RetailKohl’s considers replacing headhunter that found the CEO it fired
By Lily Meier, Matthew Boyle and BloombergMay 20, 2025
Udit Madan stands in front of an open driver side door of a Rivian delivery van.
TechMeet Amazon’s 38-year-old supply chain guru, helping CEO Andy Jassy navigate tariff chaos with a giant fleet of planes, trucks, and robots
By Jason Del ReyMay 20, 2025
Michael O'Leary, chief executive officer of Ryanair Holdings Plc, during a Bloomberg Television interview in London, UK, on Monday, May 19, 2025. Ryanair said profit growth this year will depend on working through the risk of tariff wars, geopolitical conflicts and macro-economic blows.
RetailRyanair fares set to rise by nearly 20% as airline plots profit rebound
By Ryan Hogg, Alexandra Bacon and AFPMay 20, 2025
customers walking by Foot Locker store
RetailNike poised to win in Dick’s Sporting acquisition of Foot Locker
By Will Kubzansky, Kim Bhasin and BloombergMay 19, 2025
  • Starbucks baristas strike over dress code, signal more walkouts
    RetailStarbucks baristas strike over dress code, signal more walkouts
    By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergMay 13, 2025
Meet your startup’s next recruiter: Your venture capital firm
NewslettersMeet your startup’s next recruiter: Your venture capital firm
By Leo SchwartzMay 19, 2025
Diageo plans $500 million of cost cuts as U.S. tariffs kick in
RetailDiageo plans $500 million of cost cuts as U.S. tariffs kick in
By Sabah Meddings and BloombergMay 19, 2025
Trump’s tariffs may mean Walmart shoppers pay more, his Treasury chief acknowledges
RetailTrump’s tariffs may mean Walmart shoppers pay more, his Treasury chief acknowledges
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 18, 2025
Swiss running brand On became $3 billion richer in the last week. It’s coming for Nike and Adidas next
RetailSwiss running brand On became $3 billion richer in the last week. It’s coming for Nike and Adidas next
By Ryan HoggMay 17, 2025
Walmart wants you to know that even with the trade war deescalation higher prices are inevitable
RetailWalmart wants you to know that even with the trade war deescalation higher prices are inevitable
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 16, 2025
Richemont sales jump on resilient demand for Cartier jewelry
RetailRichemont sales jump on resilient demand for Cartier jewelry
By Angelina Rascouet and BloombergMay 16, 2025
Americans rushed to splurge before Trump’s tariffs kicked in—but the shopping spree may be coming to an end
RetailAmericans rushed to splurge before Trump’s tariffs kicked in—but the shopping spree may be coming to an end
By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 15, 2025
A Kohl’s board member resigned because she was ‘continually disappointed’ by governance and a lack of transparency. The retailer denies there was any friction
RetailA Kohl’s board member resigned because she was ‘continually disappointed’ by governance and a lack of transparency. The retailer denies there was any friction
By Sydney LakeMay 15, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods just announced it’s buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in a move that could be the CEO’s first major mistake
LeadershipDick’s Sporting Goods just announced it’s buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in a move that could be the CEO’s first major mistake
By Phil WahbaMay 15, 2025
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon speaking at a White House press conference alongside Donald Trump and other leaders
RetailWalmart and Amazon prices are going up despite Trump’s China tariff reduction
By Jason Del ReyMay 15, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying struggling sneaker chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
RetailDick’s Sporting Goods is buying struggling sneaker chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressMay 15, 2025
Photo of Walmart's 350-acre HQ
SuccessInside Walmart’s new 350-acre HQ
By Arielle RayMay 15, 2025
Germany’s Thyssenkrupp returns to profit on India sale, but Europe’s steel woes persist
FinanceGermany’s Thyssenkrupp returns to profit on India sale, but Europe’s steel woes persist
By AFPMay 15, 2025
A millennial couple sits in the boot of a Jaguar Land Rover car.
LifestyleWealthy millennials are spending thousands on Jaguar Land Rover monthly subscriptions as flexibility becomes the newest form of luxury
By Ryan HoggMay 15, 2025
Forget SUVs: Minivans are having a renaissance—and they’ve never been this plush
RetailForget SUVs: Minivans are having a renaissance—and they’ve never been this plush
By James MorrisMay 15, 2025
Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 SUVs over faulty breaks that increase risk of crashes
RetailFord is recalling nearly 274,000 SUVs over faulty breaks that increase risk of crashes
By The Associated PressMay 14, 2025
Bidding war sends rare ‘Mediterranean Blue’ diamond to $21.5 million at Sotheby’s auction, but not everyone’s dazzled
RetailBidding war sends rare ‘Mediterranean Blue’ diamond to $21.5 million at Sotheby’s auction, but not everyone’s dazzled
By AFPMay 14, 2025
The U.S.-China detente could ‘save Christmas,’ but expect ‘a rush of ordering the likes we’ve never seen before,’ economist says
FinanceThe U.S.-China detente could ‘save Christmas,’ but expect ‘a rush of ordering the likes we’ve never seen before,’ economist says
By Irina IvanovaMay 14, 2025
Arby’s is selling a $85 outfit made entirely of napkins
RetailArby’s is selling a $85 outfit made entirely of napkins
By Chris MorrisMay 14, 2025
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