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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
A photo taken during the Maroon Bells bicycle ride during Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2019 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo: Fortune)
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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The British retailer riding the wave of America’s always booming sneaker market
RetailThe British retailer riding the wave of America’s always booming sneaker market
By Phil WahbaJanuary 27, 2026
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    Politics5 states to ban soda, candy, other snacks from SNAP recipients under MAHA food-stamp push
    By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressDecember 31, 2025
Michael Fiddelke stands and talks.
RetailTarget’s incoming CEO breaks silence on Minneapolis violence near HQ—read his full statement 
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 26, 2026
Photo of Doug McMillon
SuccessAfter 40 years of climbing the ladder, Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon is retiring—his top tip for Gen Z is that ‘life is too short’ to hate their jobs
By Emma BurleighJanuary 26, 2026
A woman stands in a target with her fist in the air. A man behind her holds an "Abolish ICE" sign.
RetailTarget faces new backlash amid Minnesota ICE raids after boycotts over its DEI rollback. But don’t blame politics for falling profits, analyst says
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 23, 2026
How Walmart is using AI to reroute essential supplies ahead of Winter Storm Fern
RetailHow Walmart is using AI to reroute essential supplies ahead of Winter Storm Fern
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewJanuary 23, 2026
Walmart's CEO Doug McMillon
SuccessWalmart CEO started his career unloading trailers at the warehouse. He says he got promotion after promotion by raising his hand when his boss was out
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 23, 2026
  • Brian Niccol sits in a white chair wearing a suit. "Fast Company" is written on the screen in the background.
    RetailStarbucks CEO Brian Niccol says a Reddit thread about people interviewing at the company convinced him his ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan is working
    By Sasha RogelbergDecember 31, 2025
A Danish app that helps consumers boycott U.S. products increased users by 1,400% as Trump resurrected the Greenland issue at Davos
EuropeA Danish app that helps consumers boycott U.S. products increased users by 1,400% as Trump resurrected the Greenland issue at Davos
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 23, 2026
The Walmart C-suite reshuffle shows how the retailer sees itself now: As a tech company
C-SuiteThe Walmart C-suite reshuffle shows how the retailer sees itself now: As a tech company
By Phil WahbaJanuary 21, 2026
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BankingNathan’s Famous goes from 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island to $450 million acquisition by Smithfield Foods over 100 years later
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressJanuary 21, 2026
Andy Jassy gestures while speaking at an event.
Economy6 months later, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sings a different tune on tariffs, saying the pain of higher prices is coming soon in 2026
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 21, 2026
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CommentarySlipping on ICE: innocent retailers are the latest collateral damage from Trump’s perpetual noise machine
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJanuary 21, 2026
  • Donald Trump on the phone in front of a Christmas tree
    Startups & VentureTrump Mobile says its first-ever smartphone is delayed, and the government shutdown is to blame
    By Dave SmithDecember 31, 2025
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Politics‘We believe in Allah, but we can’t do anything’: Somali shops reel in Minneapolis because ICE is bad for business
By Sarah Raza and The Associated PressJanuary 18, 2026
Exterior view of a large building.
RetailFortune Archives: How Saks made luxury for the masses
By Indrani SenJanuary 18, 2026
Chubbies cofounder Kyle Hency is back—his new startup Good Day just raised $7 million in seed funding
RetailChubbies cofounder Kyle Hency is back—his new startup Good Day just raised $7 million in seed funding
By Allie GarfinkleJanuary 15, 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyEconomy is marginally improving but only because the rich are splurging on luxury items and holidays, the Fed says
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 15, 2026
Can Saks’ new CEO repair the damage done to the luxury retailer by years of being treated as a ‘financial plaything’?
C-SuiteCan Saks’ new CEO repair the damage done to the luxury retailer by years of being treated as a ‘financial plaything’?
By Phil WahbaJanuary 15, 2026
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RetailSaks files for bankruptcy as its CEO sees ‘defining moment’ after multibillion-dollar Neiman Marcus takeover
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressJanuary 14, 2026
Walmart teams with Alphabet for AI-assisted shopping on Gemini
RetailWalmart teams with Alphabet for AI-assisted shopping on Gemini
By Jaewon Kang and BloombergJanuary 11, 2026
Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon
SuccessWalmart’s CEO Doug McMillon out-earns the average American’s salary in less than 20 hours—during a typical 30-minute commute, he’s already made $1,563
By Emma BurleighJanuary 9, 2026
Nela Richardson, chief economist at Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP).
EconomyFor jobless Gen Z, healthcare is the place to be as blue-collar hiring outstrips office jobs, says ADP’s top economist
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 8, 2026
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Politics‘Trump must be doing wonders for the economy’: Online commenters jeer closure of suburban Philly Trump Store that ‘has kind of run its course’
By Mike Catalini and The Associated PressJanuary 7, 2026
Jollibee shares surge after the Filipino fried chicken chain says it’ll spin off its ‘higher-growth but more volatile’ global business
RetailJollibee shares surge after the Filipino fried chicken chain says it’ll spin off its ‘higher-growth but more volatile’ global business
By Angelica AngJanuary 7, 2026
How a real estate scion’s risky dealmaking pushed Saks Global to the brink
RetailHow a real estate scion’s risky dealmaking pushed Saks Global to the brink
By Phil WahbaJanuary 6, 2026
A McRib sandwich next to a red and white cardboard container reading "McRib" with the McDonald's arch on it.
LawWhat is the McRib really made of? A federal class action lawsuit alleges McDonald’s is misleading customers
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 6, 2026
Pizza plummeted on the list of Americans’ favorite take-out options as they opt for more nutrient-dense slop bowls from Uber Eats
RetailPizza plummeted on the list of Americans’ favorite take-out options as they opt for more nutrient-dense slop bowls from Uber Eats
By Molly Liebergall and Morning BrewJanuary 6, 2026
Trump’s trade tariff revenue is already in decline, and Wall Street is pretty happy about it
EconomyTrump’s trade tariff revenue is already in decline, and Wall Street is pretty happy about it
By Jim EdwardsJanuary 6, 2026
The U.S. military emerged as a big winner after Maduro’s capture. The other sensation is this Nike outfit
PoliticsThe U.S. military emerged as a big winner after Maduro’s capture. The other sensation is this Nike outfit
By Jason MaJanuary 4, 2026
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Retail‘This isn’t how I thought the story would go’: Sprinkles Cupcakes founder mourns company shutdown after starting in her kitchen
By The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2026
Behind glam luxury brands Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo lurks a troubled holding company losing millions
RetailBehind glam luxury brands Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo lurks a troubled holding company losing millions
By Amanda GerutJanuary 2, 2026
A woman shopping inside a Walmart
RetailIt’s New Year’s Day 2026. What’s open and closed?
By Dave SmithJanuary 1, 2026
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