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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
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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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By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
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By Jake AngeloMay 22, 2026
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By Beatrice NolanMay 22, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
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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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Tubs of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, manufactured by Unilever Plc, in a freezer
RetailUnilever CEO says the Netherlands has a ‘good chance’ of listing its $18.4 billion ice cream unit that owns Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum – in another blow to London
By Cagan Koc and BloombergMarch 25, 2024
  • A model of the Audi Q6 e-tron
    RetailGerman manufacturer Audi unveils its new EV model amidst wider electric vehicle market cooldown
    By Monica Raymunt and BloombergMarch 19, 2024
River Kennet flowing past apartment housing in town center, view east from London Street Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
RetailHomes in England are more cramped than ones in New York City and offer the worst value for money in the developed world
By Tom Rees and BloombergMarch 25, 2024
A robot arm has a basket of fried chicken at the end of it
RetailRestaurant robots are the ‘vanguard of automation,’ top analyst says. It’s not coming for fast-food workers’ jobs—it’s actually helping them
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 23, 2024
Customer carrying Olive Garden to-go bag
RetailOlive Garden’s earnings just pulled back the curtain on the economy: The rich are dining out while the poor are falling back
By Sydney LakeMarch 22, 2024
Brace yourself: More exclusive Stanley cups are coming to Target
RetailBrace yourself: More exclusive Stanley cups are coming to Target
By Chris MorrisMarch 22, 2024
Starbucks mugs
RetailOver 440,000 Starbucks holiday mugs sold in Target, Walmart recalled after burn, laceration reports
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2024
  • Low-cost airline EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren.
    RetailEasyJet is confident it’ll grow ‘more than any other European airline this summer,’ CEO Johan Lundgren said
    By Kate Duffy and BloombergMarch 19, 2024
A robot arm lifts up a chicken sandwich.
SuccessThese fast-food workers are earning $25 an hour with paid vacation—as long as they work alongside a giant burger-slinging robot arm
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 22, 2024
Drone flying over a house
TechWendy’s will deliver your Baconator via drone in 30 minutes or less—starting in one small Virginia town
By Chris MorrisMarch 22, 2024
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RetailStellantis recalls nearly 318,000 sedans whose air bag inflators can explode and hurl shrapnel
By The Associated PressMarch 22, 2024
Aston Martin, the iconic British automaker associated with James Bond, taps Bentley’s boss Adrian Hallmark as new CEO
RetailAston Martin, the iconic British automaker associated with James Bond, taps Bentley’s boss Adrian Hallmark as new CEO
By Jamie Nimmo and BloombergMarch 22, 2024
The top picks of the Easter egg market ranging from Selfridges to the Yorkshire tea room – only if you’re willing to splurge
RetailThe top picks of the Easter egg market ranging from Selfridges to the Yorkshire tea room – only if you’re willing to splurge
By Helen Chandler-Wilde and BloombergMarch 22, 2024
  • Starbucks surpasses Subway to become the world’s second-largest restaurant chain
    RetailStarbucks surpasses Subway to become the world’s second-largest restaurant chain
    By Chris MorrisMarch 18, 2024
LVMH’s Belloni signs off after 23 years as second-in-command, amidst the luxury group’s reshuffle and longstanding succession suspense
RetailLVMH’s Belloni signs off after 23 years as second-in-command, amidst the luxury group’s reshuffle and longstanding succession suspense
By Angelina Rascouet and BloombergMarch 22, 2024
boy seen sitting on a table with golden wrapped chocolate eggs
LifestyleEaster is around the corner—but the real hunt for Brits this year will be to find cheap chocolate eggs amid eye-watering inflation as high as 62.5%
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 22, 2024
FCC confirms ‘several ongoing investigations’ into Amazon, other online retailers over wireless signal jammers sales
RetailFCC confirms ‘several ongoing investigations’ into Amazon, other online retailers over wireless signal jammers sales
By Chris MorrisMarch 21, 2024
Chips Ahoy! says ahoy to better chocolate chips as it shakes up old cookie recipe
RetailChips Ahoy! says ahoy to better chocolate chips as it shakes up old cookie recipe
By Chris MorrisMarch 21, 2024
Remco Steenbergen, chief financial officer of Deutsche Lufthansa AG
RetailGermany’s Lufthansa is hurting as it sees strike-related costs soar to $271 million
By Benedikt Kammel and BloombergMarch 21, 2024
Simon Wolfson, chief executive officer of Next Plc
RetailU.K. retailer Next, owner of Reiss and Fat Face, beats expectations as it posts record profits. ‘We are now entering a new era’ says CEO Simon Wolfson
By Jennifer Creery and BloombergMarch 21, 2024
A Coca-Cola soda dispenser next to a Subway cashier
RetailPepsi takes on rival Coke’s biggest client, landing its beverages and snacks in 20,000 Subway sandwich shops
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 20, 2024
Meg Randell, Head of Designer Handbags and Fashion at Bonhams, holding a range of 'Birkin' bags, including (centre) a matte bourgogne Porosus crocodile and rouge H Ghillies Birkin 35, Hermes, Limited Edition c. 2015, £ 40,000 - 50,000, during a preview of Bonhams' designer handbags and fashion sale, Bonhams, London.
RetailThe Birkin bag rules: Two Californians sue Hermès, alleging their money wasn’t good enough even after one of them spent ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ on the brand
By Jasmine LiMarch 20, 2024
President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo
RetailThe hidden, anti-LGBTQ+ reason that could punch a hole in the $120 billion chocolate industry
By Amanda GerutMarch 20, 2024
CEO Benedetto Vigna is wearing a red and white Ferrari jacket and standing trackside at the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
TechFerrari is full speed ahead on its first electric car—and the CEO promises it’s going to roar just as loud as a combustion engine
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 20, 2024
Nelson Peltz is America’s most overrated activist investor. Here’s what the experts missed about his performance
CommentaryNelson Peltz is America’s most overrated activist investor. Here’s what the experts missed about his performance
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 20, 2024
EBay and CVS crime investigation ‘brothers’ take down retail thieves together by treating them like the mob: ‘They steal for a living’
RetailEBay and CVS crime investigation ‘brothers’ take down retail thieves together by treating them like the mob: ‘They steal for a living’
By Jeannette Neumann and BloombergMarch 20, 2024
people shopping at a luxury store
RetailGucci and Saint Laurent owner Kering follows Burberry in issuing a rare profit warning as luxury sales in Asia stall
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 20, 2024
Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP
RetailMichael Schumacher’s family puts eight watches up for sale, including his F.P. Journe timepiece which could fetch millions
By Andy Hoffman and BloombergMarch 20, 2024
George Clooney and Amal Clooney leave the Polo Bar on December 14, 2023 in New York City.
RetailBritish Ted Baker worn by celebs including Amal Clooney and Holly Willoughby prepares to appoint administrators, risking hundreds of jobs
By Sabah Meddings, Jennifer Creery and BloombergMarch 20, 2024
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Retail‘We can get you anything’: A $1,000-a-month power shopping app that offers rare art and private islands is the latest example of retailers leaning in on memberships
By Anne D'Innocenzio, Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressMarch 19, 2024
A bearded man is sitting at a bar drinking beer with a lit cigarette in his hand.
FinanceBig tobacco just broke up with big beer: Marlboro maker Altria offloads AB InBev shares as both falter on decreased demand for key products
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 19, 2024
Get ready for a more expensive summer driving season: Gas prices have surged more than 12% since the start of the year
FinanceGet ready for a more expensive summer driving season: Gas prices have surged more than 12% since the start of the year
By Will DanielMarch 19, 2024
tubs of ben & jerry's ice cream
FinanceBen & Jerry’s maker Unilever is spinning off its ice cream unit and slashing up to 7,500 jobs amid activist investor pressure to streamline its business
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 19, 2024
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