• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconRetail

Retail

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
trump
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
target
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
Latest Stories
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
Jon McNeill
SuccessFormer Tesla president shares the secret to success he learned from his former boss, Elon Musk: ‘He demands to only work with world-class talent’
By Preston ForeMay 23, 2026
clay
CommentaryI’ve spent 25 years studying loneliness. AI is about to make it much worse
By Clay RoutledgeMay 23, 2026
ambrose
CommentaryFormer NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it
By Robert AmbroseMay 23, 2026
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
InvestingElon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
By Shawn TullyMay 23, 2026
morris
CommentaryMy startup hit $200 million ARR. But first I walked away from 2.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly went bankrupt
By Joel MorrisMay 23, 2026
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
More RetailPage 87 of 100
a person sitting on a bed with miscellaneous furniture items in the background
RetailIkea is busy cutting prices while everything else gets expensive—and the group’s CEO says it wasn’t ‘rocket science’ to make that call
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 24, 2024
  • The largest retail grocery merger in U.S. history is in regulators’ crosshairs with Washington state lawsuit: ‘Shoppers will have fewer choices and less competition’
    FinanceThe largest retail grocery merger in U.S. history is in regulators’ crosshairs with Washington state lawsuit: ‘Shoppers will have fewer choices and less competition’
    By The Associated Press and Irina IvanovaJanuary 16, 2024
Gen Z loves self-checkout because it makes shoplifting easy—and retailers are flailing as they scramble to undo it
RetailGen Z loves self-checkout because it makes shoplifting easy—and retailers are flailing as they scramble to undo it
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 23, 2024
Warren Buffett
RetailVolkswagen just lost its crown as China’s biggest carmaker to Warren Buffett–backed BYD
By Dylan SloanJanuary 23, 2024
Arnault family
SuccessFrench ‘Succession’ intrigue deepens as source says Bernard Arnault plans to nominate 2 more millennial sons to LVMH board
By Angelina Rascouet and BloombergJanuary 23, 2024
shoppers walking outside a Gucci store
RetailGucci-owner Kering is buying up prime property in New York worth nearly $1 billion as luxury slowdown presses on
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 23, 2024
Maine mass shooting
Retail‘We’re like Americana’: Bowling proprietors association waives fees, sends equipment and gift cards after Maine mass shooting
By Nick Perry and The Associated PressJanuary 23, 2024
  • Swiss chocolate maker Lindt’s record sales growth comes with a bitter twist—the customer swallowed much of the added costs
    RetailSwiss chocolate maker Lindt’s record sales growth comes with a bitter twist—the customer swallowed much of the added costs
    By Ryan HoggJanuary 16, 2024
Maker of Wilson tennis rackets and Salomon boots aims for an IPO that could raise $1.8 billion
FinanceMaker of Wilson tennis rackets and Salomon boots aims for an IPO that could raise $1.8 billion
By Amy Or, Pei Li and BloombergJanuary 22, 2024
AI far too expensive to replace humans in most jobs, MIT study finds
TechAI far too expensive to replace humans in most jobs, MIT study finds
By Saritha Rai and BloombergJanuary 22, 2024
Nintendo
Tech‘Pokémon with guns’ is a smash hit—and infuriating to Nintendo diehards
By Cecilia D'Anastasio and BloombergJanuary 22, 2024
‘Greedflation’ is a problem for central banks now, with Richmond Fed’s Barkin worried that corporate price hikes are baked into the system
Finance‘Greedflation’ is a problem for central banks now, with Richmond Fed’s Barkin worried that corporate price hikes are baked into the system
By Irina IvanovaJanuary 22, 2024
Legendary CEO James Keyes: Here’s how I saved 7-Eleven–and why I couldn’t save Blockbuster
CommentaryLegendary CEO James Keyes: Here’s how I saved 7-Eleven–and why I couldn’t save Blockbuster
By James KeyesJanuary 22, 2024
  • Toxic customers, unproductive employees, and contagious pessimism: How the hopelessness epidemic is taking the workplace by storm
    CommentaryToxic customers, unproductive employees, and contagious pessimism: How the hopelessness epidemic is taking the workplace by storm
    By Jennifer Moss and Jen FisherJanuary 16, 2024
Interior view of an Applebee's location in Irving, Texas
RetailApplebee’s wants to be your weekly romantic restaurant with a Date Night Pass that sells 52 meals for $200 per year
By Chris MorrisJanuary 22, 2024
The Danish company will begin its global rollout with the international supermarket chain SPAR.
RetailAI’s latest task is helping supermarkets safely unload soon-to-expire food
By Sanne Wass and BloombergJanuary 22, 2024
Shopper
Retail‘Greedflation’ caused more than half of last year’s inflation surge, study finds, as corporate profits remain at all-time highs
By Irina IvanovaJanuary 20, 2024
Ben Jerry's Shop Union
SuccessBen & Jerry’s reaches union contract with about 40 workers at its original location in Vermont
By The Associated PressJanuary 19, 2024
Burt’s Bees made a ranch-flavored lip balm—and it’s already sold out
RetailBurt’s Bees made a ranch-flavored lip balm—and it’s already sold out
By Chris MorrisJanuary 19, 2024
Macy’s is laying off 2,350 workers, while Wayfair sacks 1,650 as retail job cuts bite
RetailMacy’s is laying off 2,350 workers, while Wayfair sacks 1,650 as retail job cuts bite
By Chris MorrisJanuary 19, 2024
people walking outside an IWC store
RetailCartier-owner Richemont’s earnings may show the bright spot that luxury companies have been waiting for—demand from Chinese shoppers
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 19, 2024
Walmart
RetailOver half a million beds sold at Walmart and Wayfair get recalls because of ‘breaking, sagging or collapsing’
By The Associated PressJanuary 18, 2024
Brian Kemp
EnvironmentElectric vehicles are ‘resetting a bit’ after Biden ‘tried to push the market too quick,’ Georgia’s Brian Kemp says
By Jeff Amy and The Associated PressJanuary 18, 2024
The sales pitch for the Galaxy S24 phones revolves around an array of new features powered by artificial intelligence.
TechSamsung sees chance to leapfrog Apple with AI enhancements to Galaxy smartphones that will ‘reshape the technology landscape’
By Michael Liedtke and The Associated PressJanuary 18, 2024
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark wave from a balcony.
LifestyleDenmark’s monarchy shake-up takes a fresh twist as King Frederik X publishes a surprise book 3 days after taking the throne
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 18, 2024
American Apparel
SuccessAmerican Apparel owner fights with board over ‘disengaged’ former CEO who sent ‘no more than a handful of work emails a day’
By Mathieu Dion and BloombergJanuary 17, 2024
oung man sitting on wooden bench, eating hamburger, drinking coffee
FinanceBurger King splashed out $1 billion on an expensive gamble to buy its largest franchisee—it’s all part of a plan to ‘Reclaim the Flame’ after competitors ate its lunch during COVID
By Will DanielJanuary 17, 2024
Chuck E. Cheese is developing a TV game show for adults to compete in ‘comedic physical challenges’ like supersized pinball and air hockey
RetailChuck E. Cheese is developing a TV game show for adults to compete in ‘comedic physical challenges’ like supersized pinball and air hockey
By Chris MorrisJanuary 17, 2024
A customer walks out of an Aldi supermarket holding groceries in her hands.
EnvironmentAldi eliminates plastic shopping bags in its U.S. stores
By Chris MorrisJanuary 17, 2024
Costco is cracking down even further on card borrowing
RetailCostco is cracking down even further on card borrowing
By Chris MorrisJanuary 17, 2024
Tesla is giving German customers a 9% discount on its Model Y as EV war with BYD heats up
RetailTesla is giving German customers a 9% discount on its Model Y as EV war with BYD heats up
By Ryan HoggJanuary 17, 2024
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann standing beside a white Lamborghini car
RetailLamborghini busted through high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis in 2023 to hit record sales. CEO hails ‘historic milestone’
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 17, 2024
Dara Khosrowshahi
RetailUber’s $1 billion bet on delivery app Drizly is getting shuttered after less than 3 years—but it’s still delivering alcohol
By Chris MorrisJanuary 16, 2024
1...
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
...100
Most Popular
Success
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
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
Success
Despite a $500 million net worth, Shaq just finished his fourth degree. He warns graduates: 'Your character will take you further than your resume'placeholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 20, 2026
Workplace Culture
Bolt CEO says he let go of his entire HR team for creating problems that didn’t exist: ‘Those problems disappeared when I let them go’ placeholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 19, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.