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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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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
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
satya nadella
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
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Nathaniel Ru
RetailSweetgreen co-founder is stepping down from executive role
By Redd Brown and BloombergDecember 17, 2025
  • Spotify users lamented Wrapped in 2024. This year, the company brought back an old favorite and made it less about AI
    Big TechSpotify users lamented Wrapped in 2024. This year, the company brought back an old favorite and made it less about AI
    By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewDecember 4, 2025
A woman holds a colorful pink and green Birkin bag in front of her legs.
RetailGen Z’s reality check: Birkin resale prices slump as aspirational luxury takes a hit
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 17, 2025
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EconomyTariffs take a bite out of mom-and-pop stores as small business profit growth turns negative for first time in 18 months, BofA says
By Nick LichtenbergDecember 17, 2025
Walmart
Law33-year-old woman charged with attempted mayhem after Mississippi Walmart sells razorblade bread
By The Associated PressDecember 17, 2025
Shoppers in a grocery store
RetailAs Americans continue to feel the pain from tariffs and inflation, Lidl launches holiday meal deal for less than $4 per person
By Nino PaoliDecember 16, 2025
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CommentaryColorado is suffering from Christmas Tree inflation because Denver imports most of them—from North Carolina and the Pacific Northwest
By Ali Besharat and The ConversationDecember 16, 2025
  • Bear
    RetailBuild-A-Bear stock falls 15% as it reveals the real hit from tariffs, at last
    By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressDecember 4, 2025
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North America80% of American Christmas trees are fake. They’re also tariffed
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressDecember 16, 2025
FDA
RetailFDA accuses Walmart, Target, Kroger and Alberstons of botched botulism recalls as infants got sick
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025
Photo of Jim Farley
North AmericaFord writes down $19.5 billion as it pivots electric Lighting line of vehicles
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 15, 2025
Co-owners Dean Smith, left, and Joanne Farrugia pose for a photograph in JaZams, one of their toy stores Friday, June 27, 2025, in Princeton, N.J.
RetailSmall businesses say Trump tariffs are hurting this group of consumers this holiday season—here’s what is getting more expensive
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025
A guest wears a white and black tie and dye print pattern fur oversized coat, a neon pink long blazer jacket, black tights, a neon pink shiny leather crocodile print pattern Birkin handbag from Hermes, diamonds rings, black pointed pumps heels shoes , outside Zuhair Murad, during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Spring Summer, on January 25, 2023 in Paris, France.
RetailBirkin bags can double in value in 5 years. An Hermès expert explains why it’s a better investment than gold
By Jasmine LiDecember 15, 2025
  • The outside of a Dollar General store, at night
    RetailDollar Tree says the majority of its new customers earn at least $100,000 a year
    By Dave SmithDecember 4, 2025
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CommentaryMeet the 2025 holiday white whale: the millennial dad spending $500+ per kid
By Phillip GoerickeDecember 12, 2025
McDonald
RetailLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down as quarterly profit dips 13%
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressDecember 12, 2025
Sarandos
CommentaryNetflix, Warner, Paramount and antitrust: Entertainment megadeal’s outcome must follow the evidence, not politics or fear of integration
By Satya MararDecember 12, 2025
Retail investors drive stocks to a pre-Christmas all-time high—and Wall Street sees a moment to sell
InvestingRetail investors drive stocks to a pre-Christmas all-time high—and Wall Street sees a moment to sell
By Jim EdwardsDecember 12, 2025
Five panelists seated; two women and five men.
AIThe race to deploy an AI workforce faces one important trust gap: What happens when an agent goes rogue?
By Amanda GerutDecember 11, 2025
Oreo
RetailZero-sugar Oreos headed to America for first time
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressDecember 11, 2025
Instacart may be jacking up your grocery prices using AI, study shows—a practice called ‘smart rounding’
RetailInstacart may be jacking up your grocery prices using AI, study shows—a practice called ‘smart rounding’
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewDecember 10, 2025
Doug McMillon, president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores
SuccessWalmart’s retiring CEO Doug McMillon spent 40 years climbing the ranks—he reveals the one thing he’s most looking forward to is a ‘blank calendar’
By Emma BurleighDecember 10, 2025
cracker barrel
EconomyCracker Barrel slashes forecast as Uncle Herschel fallout continues despite logo reinstatement
By Dee-Ann Durbin, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressDecember 10, 2025
Zohran
PoliticsPolitical communication scholar on how Zohran Mamdani hacked ‘slacktivism’ to appear on your phone, on your street and in your mind
By Stuart Soroka and The ConversationDecember 10, 2025
A sign showing the US-Canada border in front of a bunch of dead, barren trees in winter
PoliticsExclusive: U.S. businesses are getting throttled by the drop in tourism from Canada: ‘I can count the number of Canadian visitors on one hand’
By Dave SmithDecember 10, 2025
Coupang CEO resigns over historic South Korean data breach
AsiaCoupang CEO resigns over historic South Korean data breach
By Yoolim Lee and BloombergDecember 10, 2025
Man in dark jacket sitting on a chair
AIAmazon’s new Alexa aims to detangle household chaos, like who fed the dog and the name of that restaurant everyone wanted to try
By Amanda GerutDecember 9, 2025
Paul Singer
InvestingPepsi to cut product offering nearly 20% in deal with $4 billion activist Elliott
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressDecember 8, 2025
Bambas
Law22-year-old Australian TikToker raises $1.7 million for 88-year-old Michigan grocer after chance encounter weeks earlier
By Ed White and The Associated PressDecember 6, 2025
U.S. consumers are so financially strained they put more than $1 billion on buy-now, pay later services during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
RetailU.S. consumers are so financially strained they put more than $1 billion on buy-now, pay later services during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
By Jeena Sharma and Retail BrewDecember 5, 2025
Best vegan meal delivery
HealthBest Vegan Meal Delivery Services of 2026: Tasted and Reviewed
By Christina SnyderDecember 5, 2025
Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services of 2026: RD Approved
RetailBest Prepared Meal Delivery Services of 2026: RD Approved
By Christina SnyderDecember 5, 2025
Steve Milton is the CEO of Chain, a culinary-led pop-culture experience company founded by B.J. Novak and backed by Studio Ramsay Global.
CommentaryAffordability isn’t enough. Fast-casual restaurants need a fandom-first approach
By Steve MiltonDecember 5, 2025
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