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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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How Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
AIHow Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
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.
AITech billionaires convinced Trump to back off an AI executive order. But much of MAGA favors AI regulation
By Jeremy KahnMay 22, 2026
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InnovationFortune Brainstorm Tech 2026 will be brilliant
By Andrew NuscaMay 22, 2026
Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
Future of WorkBeyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
By Ashley LutzMay 22, 2026
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AIMicrosoft reports are exposing AI’s real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees
By Jake AngeloMay 22, 2026
Sam Altman standing in a lift.
AIThe big questions looming over OpenAI’s trillion-dollar IPO
By Beatrice NolanMay 22, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
HealthThe health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
Startups & VentureMusk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
By Jason MaMay 22, 2026
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CommentaryHow fandom became culture’s power center — and a blueprint for Gen Z’s economic influence
By Reid LitmanFebruary 21, 2026
  • Gen Z didn’t grow up with 2000s body image baggage—and Victoria’s Secret CEO says they’re embracing the glamorous fashion show again
    RetailGen Z didn’t grow up with 2000s body image baggage—and Victoria’s Secret CEO says they’re embracing the glamorous fashion show again
    By Emma HinchliffeFebruary 9, 2026
With Trump’s tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, Costco stands to win big both financially and on reputation
LawWith Trump’s tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, Costco stands to win big both financially and on reputation
By Phil WahbaFebruary 20, 2026
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C-SuiteYou’re not imagining that Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup tasting different. Just ask the inventor’s grandson
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2026
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SuccessWalmart exec says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that other companies are slashing workforces in the name of AI—it’s offering training to 1.6 million workers instead
By Preston ForeFebruary 19, 2026
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InvestingWalmart reveals that more wealthy Americans shopped there during the holidays than usual
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2026
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RetailAmazon takes the No. 1 spot on the Fortune 500, ending Walmart’s 13-year run
By Phil WahbaFebruary 19, 2026
  • Eddie Bauer
    RetailEddie Bauer’s retail operator declares bankruptcy as younger shoppers view the brand as ‘old-fashioned and a bit irrelevant’
    By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressFebruary 9, 2026
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LawRetail billionaire Les Wexner says he was ‘duped’ by adviser Jeffrey Epstein: ‘I was naive, foolish, and gullible’
By The Associated Press and Julie Carr SmythFebruary 18, 2026
Procter & Gamble thinks it’s unlocked the future of the $25 billion laundry industry. Meet the Tide evo tile, a waterless detergent pod
EnvironmentProcter & Gamble thinks it’s unlocked the future of the $25 billion laundry industry. Meet the Tide evo tile, a waterless detergent pod
By Matty Merritt and Morning BrewFebruary 18, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings wins legal debate after a customer discovered his boneless wings contained no real wing meat at all
LawBuffalo Wild Wings wins legal debate after a customer discovered his boneless wings contained no real wing meat at all
By Jake AngeloFebruary 18, 2026
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BankingWendy’s closes hundreds of restaurants after plunge in same-store sales worse than Wall Street expected
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressFebruary 16, 2026
Victoria’s Secret CEO says new customers are embracing the escape provided by the glamorous brand: ‘We were living in a beige world for awhile’
RetailVictoria’s Secret CEO says new customers are embracing the escape provided by the glamorous brand: ‘We were living in a beige world for awhile’
By Emma HinchliffeFebruary 16, 2026
  • The man who fixed Walmart’s grocery business was just appointed CEO of Kroger
    RetailThe man who fixed Walmart’s grocery business was just appointed CEO of Kroger
    By Phil WahbaFebruary 9, 2026
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CommentaryElites are the villains we love to hate. It’s American culture’s most paradoxical obsession
By Alexa BeckFebruary 15, 2026
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CommentaryI’m the CEO of the 1980s most viral restaurant, Tony Roma’s. We’re still thriving but viral brands keep turning into pumpkins
By Mohaimina HaqueFebruary 15, 2026
America’s vanishing cattle herd drives 15% price hikes for beef
EconomyAmerica’s vanishing cattle herd drives 15% price hikes for beef
By Enda Curran, Ilena Peng and BloombergFebruary 14, 2026
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Workplace CultureCostco defied Trump’s DEI directive as Target and Walmart scaled back. Business is booming
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 13, 2026
The affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says
Real EstateThe affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says
By Sydney LakeFebruary 12, 2026
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CommentaryWhy PayPal’s board chose to act early—and what other boards can learn
By Betsy AtkinsFebruary 12, 2026
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Europe‘You can’t have fun if you don’t drink alcohol in France’: Paris wine show tackles a teetotal era
By John Leicester and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2026
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EconomyChina rushes to stem price war in autos as passenger car sales drop nearly 20% in January
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2026
Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny
Big TechChinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny
By Angelica AngFebruary 12, 2026
Kroger CEO Greg Foran
SuccessMeet the serial CEO taking over Kroger: He started his career stacking supermarket shelves and went all in on retail at 17 thanks to his persistent mom
By Emma BurleighFebruary 11, 2026
Melissa Bridgeford with her arms crossed
AIExclusive: Marc Lore and Melissa Bridgeford’s Wizard emerges from stealth
By Lily Mae LazarusFebruary 11, 2026
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BankingMeat snacks have emerged as the clear winner in America’s seismic GLP-1 consumption shift, while popcorn is down
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 10, 2026
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RetailEconomists surprised by consumer spending’s screeching halt in December
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
A Chipotle server looks up as she stands behind the counter holding a burrito bowl.
RetailChipotle’s CEO isn’t worried about raising prices—most of his customers make more than $100k anyway
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 10, 2026
Photo of woman in a sweater operating a thermostat
EnergyAmericans are shocked by utility bills as high as $1,000: They’re paying the price for aging grids, fuel-price whiplash, and extreme weather
By Ashley LutzFebruary 10, 2026
‘We inherited a very damaged brand’: Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat
Retail‘We inherited a very damaged brand’: Red Lobster CEO says the seafood chain could kill more locations and menu items to stay afloat
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
Agentic commerce will reward the fastest learners, not the biggest retailers
CommentaryAgentic commerce will reward the fastest learners, not the biggest retailers
By Simon JamesFebruary 10, 2026
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AsiaChinese shoppers can’t get enough of Disney’s Zootopia and Ralph Lauren’s ‘old money’ look despite nationalistic vibes
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
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C-SuiteTarget’s new CEO just put veteran members of his C-suite on the shelf in first big shakeup
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a yearplaceholder alt text
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By Preston ForeMay 20, 2026
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