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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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Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
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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
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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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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
  • Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for drive-thru, app orders
    RetailStarbucks customers can now use their own cups for drive-thru, app orders
    By Chris MorrisJanuary 3, 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
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
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on MLK Day 2024
RetailHere’s what’s open (and closed) on MLK Day 2024
By Chris MorrisJanuary 15, 2024
The CEO behind Drake’s $400,000 bed doesn’t think his mattresses are luxury items: ‘They’re for anyone who wants to prioritize sleeping well’
RetailThe CEO behind Drake’s $400,000 bed doesn’t think his mattresses are luxury items: ‘They’re for anyone who wants to prioritize sleeping well’
By Ryan HoggJanuary 12, 2024
people walking by a Burberry store
RetailLuxury trench-coat maker Burberry is buttoning up for a gloomy earnings report after Christmas washout
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 12, 2024
  • Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson.
    RetailLululemon’s billionaire founder slams the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts: ‘You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in’
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 3, 2024
The World Brewing Alliance: ‘Here’s why the global beer industry wants you to do Dry January’
CommentaryThe World Brewing Alliance: ‘Here’s why the global beer industry wants you to do Dry January’
By Justin KissingerJanuary 11, 2024
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EnvironmentPete Buttigieg says ‘electric vehicle revolution’ is here as White House scrambles to build nationwide charging network with $623 million grant program
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2024
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RetailLVMH-owned beauty brand is fed up with fake goods being sold on TikTok—so it is in talks to join forces with the video platform to stop it
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 11, 2024
No restaurants, clearance sales, or even groceries—No Spend January is the hot new trend that saves thousands for some
Personal FinanceNo restaurants, clearance sales, or even groceries—No Spend January is the hot new trend that saves thousands for some
By Chris MorrisJanuary 10, 2024
Britain’s ‘Warren Buffett’ dumps his shares in beauty brand Estée Lauder for its biggest rival after bungled China reopening
RetailBritain’s ‘Warren Buffett’ dumps his shares in beauty brand Estée Lauder for its biggest rival after bungled China reopening
By Ryan HoggJanuary 10, 2024
  • Two people carrying a red couch
    RetailProtein bar offers cash if you’re willing to move your couch
    By Chris MorrisJanuary 2, 2024
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RetailWalmart experiments with generative AI-powered search tool, expands drone services for customers
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2024
Close up of baby formula Aptamil in a grocery store.
RetailDanone will cut baby formula prices by 7% after U.K. antitrust watchdog probe into prices that rose 25% in 2 years
By Dasha Afanasieva and BloombergJanuary 10, 2024
2023 was a worse year for corporate bankruptcies than 2020—and the highest since the GFC—after a stunning 72% surge, S&P Global finds
Finance2023 was a worse year for corporate bankruptcies than 2020—and the highest since the GFC—after a stunning 72% surge, S&P Global finds
By Will DanielJanuary 9, 2024
PepsiCo and a French supermarket giant are arguing over who dumped who first in ‘shrinkflation’ tussle
RetailPepsiCo and a French supermarket giant are arguing over who dumped who first in ‘shrinkflation’ tussle
By Ryan HoggJanuary 9, 2024
Fran Horowitz, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch
RetailAbercrombie & Fitch outperformed AI darling Nvidia in 2023—its CEO credits COVID lessons for stock market surge
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 9, 2024
Why retail’s $100 billion ‘shrink’ crisis may not be all about shoplifting
CommentaryWhy retail’s $100 billion ‘shrink’ crisis may not be all about shoplifting
By Jennifer FaganJanuary 9, 2024
The multigenerational craze that has Target shoppers fighting over $50 limited-edition Stanley cups was a Starbucks collab all along
RetailThe multigenerational craze that has Target shoppers fighting over $50 limited-edition Stanley cups was a Starbucks collab all along
By Chris MorrisJanuary 8, 2024
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LifestyleEurope wants to end price dumping by Chinese EV makers like Tesla-killer BYD—now Beijing is retaliating with tit-for-tat probe to protect its second most valuable company
By Christiaan HetznerJanuary 8, 2024
U.S. EV sales fell short of predictions in 2023. Elon Musk and range anxiety could be to blame, according to a new poll
CommentaryU.S. EV sales fell short of predictions in 2023. Elon Musk and range anxiety could be to blame, according to a new poll
By Will JohnsonJanuary 8, 2024
Photo of bare shelves at a Carrefour supermarket near Paris
RetailA supermarket chain pulled PepsiCo products over ‘shrinkflation’—now its biggest rival says Pepsi, Cheetos and Doritos are going nowhere
By Ryan HoggJanuary 8, 2024
Despite Europe’s economic woes, consumers are sticking to their guns on sustainability
CommentaryDespite Europe’s economic woes, consumers are sticking to their guns on sustainability
By Thomas KörmendiJanuary 5, 2024
A supermarket chain has gone beyond shaming PepsiCo for ‘shrinkflation’—now it’s pulling Cheetos and Doritos off the shelves across Europe
RetailA supermarket chain has gone beyond shaming PepsiCo for ‘shrinkflation’—now it’s pulling Cheetos and Doritos off the shelves across Europe
By Steve MollmanJanuary 4, 2024
Biggest CEO successes and setbacks: 2023’s triumphs and 2024’s challenges
CommentaryBiggest CEO successes and setbacks: 2023’s triumphs and 2024’s challenges
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJanuary 4, 2024
The bestselling used cars of 2023 show cracks in America’s love affair with pickup trucks
RetailThe bestselling used cars of 2023 show cracks in America’s love affair with pickup trucks
By Chris MorrisJanuary 4, 2024
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RetailShipping giant Maersk’s stock buoyed by halt of Red Sea journeys following Houthi rebel attacks—but it may be bad news for inflation
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 4, 2024
woman picking some goods from the shelf while out shopping for groceries at her local supermarket.
RetailSupermarket boss says thieves are becoming more ‘sophisticated’ as losses from shoplifting exceed profits: ‘You sometimes fall over in shock to witness how creative people are’
By Ryan HoggJanuary 4, 2024
Altman, Musk, and the dangers of superstar CEOs
CommentaryAltman, Musk, and the dangers of superstar CEOs
By Jennifer SundbergJanuary 4, 2024
Americans went on a car shopping spree in 2023 with sales rising 12% despite lofty prices and high interest rates
RetailAmericans went on a car shopping spree in 2023 with sales rising 12% despite lofty prices and high interest rates
By Tom Krisher and The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2024
Starbucks accused of rigging payments in app for nearly $900 million gain over 5 years by consumer watchdog group
FinanceStarbucks accused of rigging payments in app for nearly $900 million gain over 5 years by consumer watchdog group
By Chris MorrisJanuary 3, 2024
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