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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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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
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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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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
  • Sign reads: "The comeback starts soon! Now hiring"
    EconomyEmployers hired steadily in April, unfazed by tariff announcements
    By Irina IvanovaMay 2, 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
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
McDonald’s plans to hire 375,000 U.S. workers this summer, almost 50% more than its last big hire in 2020
SuccessMcDonald’s plans to hire 375,000 U.S. workers this summer, almost 50% more than its last big hire in 2020
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressMay 13, 2025
Work-Bench’s new $160 million venture fund doubles down on New York enterprise tech investing
NewslettersWork-Bench’s new $160 million venture fund doubles down on New York enterprise tech investing
By Leo SchwartzMay 12, 2025
The OpenAI logo and the Google logo in the background
RetailDigital marketing used to be about clicks, but the rise of ChatGPT means it’s ‘now all about winning the mentions’
By Stuart DyosMay 10, 2025
  • Elon Musk smirks and looks to his right.
    FinanceElon Musk reportedly said last year he no longer wanted to be Tesla CEO but worried no one could replace him or his vision for the company
    By Sasha RogelbergMay 2, 2025
Kohl’s board fight spills into the open with director departure
RetailKohl’s board fight spills into the open with director departure
By Lily Meier and BloombergMay 9, 2025
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RetailTarget foot traffic is still down after 3 months in the fallout of dismantling DEI and subsequent boycotts
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewMay 9, 2025
A woman in a call center
RetailAs Klarna flips from AI-first to hiring people again, a new landmark survey reveals most AI projects fail to deliver
By Irina IvanovaMay 9, 2025
Elon Musk speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on February 20, 2025.
FinanceIn a first, a pension fund has voted to block new investments in Tesla: ‘Musk has destroyed the brand’
By Amanda GerutMay 9, 2025
Shoppers with Louis Vuitton bags
RetailLVMH’s U.S. CEO is glad ‘pretty annoying’ quiet luxury term has died
By Eleanor PringleMay 8, 2025
  • Scott Bessent smiling
    FinanceTariffs have a surprise upshot: the U.S. is raking in billions more than expected
    By Irina IvanovaMay 2, 2025
Nimay Mehta
NewslettersHow Lead Edge Capital’s 750-strong army of backers powers its venture flywheel
By Leo SchwartzMay 8, 2025
From a French village to Meghan Markle’s kitchen: How Le Creuset became the Louis Vuitton of cookware
RetailFrom a French village to Meghan Markle’s kitchen: How Le Creuset became the Louis Vuitton of cookware
By AFPMay 8, 2025
Let them eat cake! French bakeries are protesting because opening on May 1 is (possibly) against the law
RetailLet them eat cake! French bakeries are protesting because opening on May 1 is (possibly) against the law
By Alex LedsomMay 8, 2025
Lidl goes upmarket with a focus on elite London postcodes as part of its aggressive $665 million U.K. expansion
RetailLidl goes upmarket with a focus on elite London postcodes as part of its aggressive $665 million U.K. expansion
By Mark FaithfullMay 8, 2025
Trump just declared May 8 a national holiday. What’s open and closed?
RetailTrump just declared May 8 a national holiday. What’s open and closed?
By Chris MorrisMay 8, 2025
Person leans over a crate of asparagus
North AmericaAfter an early boom, organic farming is falling: ‘We can’t find anybody as willing to work’
By Caitlyn Daproza, Patrick Whittle and The Associated PressMay 7, 2025
Alexander Lacik stands over a display case and has a group of people around him, listening to him speak.
RetailPandora CEO says producing jewelry in America ‘simply won’t work’: ‘I can’t find that amount of talent that actually has this craft experience in the U.S.’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2025
How Trek revolutionized cycling video thumbnall
SuccessTrek built a $2 billion business. Now tariffs are jeopardizing its future
By Arielle RayMay 7, 2025
A car dealer shows prospective buyers a Toyota truck in a dealership lot.
RetailAmericans rushing to buy cars might get stuck with high interest rates and bad loan terms
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2025
Walmart is winning fashion because it uses AI to produce clothes 4 times faster than the industry standard
RetailWalmart is winning fashion because it uses AI to produce clothes 4 times faster than the industry standard
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewMay 6, 2025
DoorDash CEO Tony Xu speaks
TechDoorDash just announced a killer earnings report with record first-quarter revenue and two major billion-dollar acquisitions—but its stock is tumbling anyway
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressMay 6, 2025
Vijaye Raji
NewslettersExclusive: Statsig raises $100 million at $1.1 billion valuation after abandoned Datadog acquisition attempt
By Ben Weiss and Allie GarfinkleMay 6, 2025
Travelers make their way through security at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025.
Travel & LeisureMore than 20% of Newark air traffic controllers ‘walked off the job,’ sparking 4-hour delays
By The Associated PressMay 5, 2025
GoPuff delivery driver
RetailGopuff debuts tariff-resistant program that makes bulk-sized products up to 50% cheaper than single units
By Erin Cabrey and Retail BrewMay 5, 2025
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman
RetailWhile nearly everything gets more expensive, Sweetgreen CEO defends $16 salads, imploring customers to think about the long-term cost of their health
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2025
Why a family foundation-backed venture capital firm is convincing Latin American startups to move to Tulsa
NewslettersWhy a family foundation-backed venture capital firm is convincing Latin American startups to move to Tulsa
By Leo SchwartzMay 5, 2025
man looking at car to buy
RetailConsumers are so worried about tariffs they rushed to car dealerships last month to get ahead of impending price increases
By Jordyn Grzelewski and Tech BrewMay 3, 2025
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy plays up his retail rivals’ worst nightmare: Trump’s tariffs may actually strengthen Amazon
TechAmazon CEO Andy Jassy plays up his retail rivals’ worst nightmare: Trump’s tariffs may actually strengthen Amazon
By Jason Del ReyMay 2, 2025
Toy shortages are in the pipeline as U.S. firms cancel orders with tariffs putting Christmas ‘at risk’
RetailToy shortages are in the pipeline as U.S. firms cancel orders with tariffs putting Christmas ‘at risk’
By Jason MaMay 2, 2025
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