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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
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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By Andrew NuscaMay 22, 2026
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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
  • Niraj Shah, chief executive officer of Wayfair.
    Retail‘History doesn’t reward laziness with success’: Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah warns staff after leading them back to profitability
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleDecember 20, 2023
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
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RetailProtein bar offers cash if you’re willing to move your couch
By Chris MorrisJanuary 2, 2024
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RetailGen Zers cashing in with side hustles on Depop and Vinted may soon have to declare their earnings to the U.K. taxman
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 2, 2024
Certain toys sold Walmart.com are recalled because they include magnetic balls that can cause injury if swallowed
RetailCertain toys sold Walmart.com are recalled because they include magnetic balls that can cause injury if swallowed
By The Associated PressDecember 29, 2023
A civil rights leader went to see ‘The Color Purple’ with his mother—then AMC ejected him for using his own chair
RetailA civil rights leader went to see ‘The Color Purple’ with his mother—then AMC ejected him for using his own chair
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressDecember 29, 2023
  • Luxury audio brand that sells $139,000 speakers says it will beat the economic slowdown because ‘the rich will only become richer’
    RetailLuxury audio brand that sells $139,000 speakers says it will beat the economic slowdown because ‘the rich will only become richer’
    By Ryan HoggDecember 20, 2023
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RetailA ‘skimpflation’ plague took over supermarkets in 2023 with consumers saying products are smaller and sometimes worse quality for the same price—if not more
By Prarthana PrakashDecember 29, 2023
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RetailIt wasn’t just you: Beer brands have had a challenging 2023 as well, from consumer boycotts and sobering volumes to ‘stolen’ breweries
By Prarthana PrakashDecember 29, 2023
Nearly 5 million blenders are recalled due to risk of burns and cuts from unsafe blades
RetailNearly 5 million blenders are recalled due to risk of burns and cuts from unsafe blades
By The Associated PressDecember 28, 2023
Queen Latifah is unleashing her AI body double online despite her ‘nervousness’ about the technology: ‘I think it’s inevitable’
TechQueen Latifah is unleashing her AI body double online despite her ‘nervousness’ about the technology: ‘I think it’s inevitable’
By Rachyl JonesDecember 28, 2023
Amazon Prime is putting ads on movies and TV shows starting in late January—and the only way to avoid them is to pay more
RetailAmazon Prime is putting ads on movies and TV shows starting in late January—and the only way to avoid them is to pay more
By The Associated PressDecember 27, 2023
  • ‘They know how to game this system’: The maker of the world’s most popular vape mis-labeled them as toys or batteries to avoid customs and import taxes
    Finance‘They know how to game this system’: The maker of the world’s most popular vape mis-labeled them as toys or batteries to avoid customs and import taxes
    By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressDecember 19, 2023
2 high-end models of Apple Watch can go on sale again as an intellectual property court battle continues, federal court rules
Tech2 high-end models of Apple Watch can go on sale again as an intellectual property court battle continues, federal court rules
By The Associated PressDecember 27, 2023
After rounds of layoffs and a CEO departure, online retailer Zulily says ‘financial instability’ has forced it to shut down
RetailAfter rounds of layoffs and a CEO departure, online retailer Zulily says ‘financial instability’ has forced it to shut down
By The Associated PressDecember 27, 2023
Merriam-Webster’s word of the year 2023 is ‘authentic.’ Here’s how corporate America hacked the consumer cult of authenticity
CommentaryMerriam-Webster’s word of the year 2023 is ‘authentic.’ Here’s how corporate America hacked the consumer cult of authenticity
By Michael SerazioDecember 25, 2023
Here are the 2023 return deadlines and policies for most major retailers
RetailHere are the 2023 return deadlines and policies for most major retailers
By Chris MorrisDecember 25, 2023
Crowds of people walking in a shopping area with a Dior store
RetailHigh-end brands like LVMH and Gucci-owner Kering felt the pinch in 2023—but a new type of luxury is gaining a share of consumers’ wallets
By Prarthana PrakashDecember 25, 2023
Here’s what’s open—and closed—on Christmas Day 2023
RetailHere’s what’s open—and closed—on Christmas Day 2023
By Chris MorrisDecember 24, 2023
Here’s which restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2023
RetailHere’s which restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2023
By Chris MorrisDecember 24, 2023
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RetailThe EV boom may be petering out, but Americans are buying record numbers of hybrid cars
By Tom Krisher and The Associated PressDecember 24, 2023
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RetailRetailers slash prices with shoppers rocked by inflation: ‘A more challenging year than if you looked across the last decade of Christmases’
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressDecember 23, 2023
Fed’s preferred inflation measure surprises economists by falling in November
FinanceFed’s preferred inflation measure surprises economists by falling in November
By The Associated Press and Paul WisemanDecember 22, 2023
Today’s nostalgia craze isn’t about the past. For Americans of all generations, it’s about a brighter future
CommentaryToday’s nostalgia craze isn’t about the past. For Americans of all generations, it’s about a brighter future
By Clay RoutledgeDecember 22, 2023
New York bill could force Chick-fil-A to break its long-standing policy to close Sundays
RetailNew York bill could force Chick-fil-A to break its long-standing policy to close Sundays
By Maysoon Khan and The Associated PressDecember 22, 2023
The exterior of a Ralphs store
RetailCalifornia sues Ralphs supermarket, alleging it broke the law by asking job-seekers about their criminal records
By The Associated PressDecember 22, 2023
Nike shares dive in after-hours trading after it warns of ‘increased macro headwinds’ in Greater China and EMEA
FinanceNike shares dive in after-hours trading after it warns of ‘increased macro headwinds’ in Greater China and EMEA
By Lionel LimDecember 22, 2023
There’s a ‘Great Economic Mismatch’ between experts and everyday Americans–but a 2024 soft landing could be about to bridge it
CommentaryThere’s a ‘Great Economic Mismatch’ between experts and everyday Americans–but a 2024 soft landing could be about to bridge it
By Sanjay DattaDecember 21, 2023
You may have to wait longer for your flat-pack furniture as Ikea says products will face delays after Red Sea attacks
RetailYou may have to wait longer for your flat-pack furniture as Ikea says products will face delays after Red Sea attacks
By Ryan HoggDecember 21, 2023
Over 1 in 4 U.S. consumers have been the victim of package theft, a recent survey found. Here’s what you need to know about ‘porch piracy’
RetailOver 1 in 4 U.S. consumers have been the victim of package theft, a recent survey found. Here’s what you need to know about ‘porch piracy’
By Haleluya Hadero and The Associated PressDecember 21, 2023
The U.S. dairy industry wants to tackle climate change–but not at the expense of feeding the world
CommentaryThe U.S. dairy industry wants to tackle climate change–but not at the expense of feeding the world
By Krysta HardenDecember 20, 2023
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RetailHow Rolls-Royce’s new CEO took the UK’s biggest manufacturer from a ‘burning platform’ to a 30-year-best stock return in just 12 months
By Charlotte Ryan and BloombergDecember 20, 2023
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