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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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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
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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
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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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Scope 3 emissions are the elephant in the room as COP 28 kicks off in one of the most water-stressed regions in the world
CommentaryScope 3 emissions are the elephant in the room as COP 28 kicks off in one of the most water-stressed regions in the world
By Sanda Ojiambo and Patrick ChalhoubNovember 30, 2023
  • Britain’s next government will need to raise taxes to tackle an aging population and a surge in borrowing costs
    RetailBritain’s next government will need to raise taxes to tackle an aging population and a surge in borrowing costs
    By ReutersNovember 20, 2023
Chipotle to sell car napkin holder to help people “declutter their glove box”
RetailChipotle to sell car napkin holder to help people “declutter their glove box”
By Chris MorrisNovember 29, 2023
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FinanceBlackstone plans to double down on its Europe real estate investments—but in London, it already has an upper hand as WeWork locations fall
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 29, 2023
Ikea stores owner plans to spend $1.1 billion to cut prices next year in the latest sign of global deflation: ‘Ikea is made for crisis’
RetailIkea stores owner plans to spend $1.1 billion to cut prices next year in the latest sign of global deflation: ‘Ikea is made for crisis’
By Ryan HoggNovember 29, 2023
The Pop-Tarts Bowl is going to be a weird one, with the winning team eating the mascot
LifestyleThe Pop-Tarts Bowl is going to be a weird one, with the winning team eating the mascot
By Chris MorrisNovember 28, 2023
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RetailVolkswagen invested billions in EVs following Dieselgate scandal—now, its brand is ‘no longer competitive’: ‘Other manufacturers would close plants in such a situation’
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 28, 2023
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    RetailShoplifting has become such a pain in Spain that supermarkets are locking up their olive oil supplies—and it’s working
    By Prarthana PrakashNovember 20, 2023
Cyber Monday’s buying frenzy is bigger than expected, capping a record 5-days of holiday sales and limited recession fears
RetailCyber Monday’s buying frenzy is bigger than expected, capping a record 5-days of holiday sales and limited recession fears
By Spencer Soper and BloombergNovember 27, 2023
Buzzy fast-fashion retailer Shein, believed to exceed Zara and H&M in U.S. sales, files confidentially for an IPO
RetailBuzzy fast-fashion retailer Shein, believed to exceed Zara and H&M in U.S. sales, files confidentially for an IPO
By Matthew Monks, Olivia Rockeman and BloombergNovember 27, 2023
Amazon is set to deliver 5.9 billion packages this year—more than UPS or FedEx in a big reversal
RetailAmazon is set to deliver 5.9 billion packages this year—more than UPS or FedEx in a big reversal
By Chris MorrisNovember 27, 2023
A view of Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic.
PoliticsOne of the biggest Czech protests since the Communist era just broke out over orthodox capitalism and balancing the budget
By Peter Laca and BloombergNovember 27, 2023
The MediaTek stand on day three of the Mobile World Congress the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering at the Fira de Barcelona in March 2023.
RetailTaiwan tech firm’s stock soars 40% on booming demand for smartphones and its new AI chip—leaving U.S. rival Qualcomm behind
By Charlotte Yang and BloombergNovember 27, 2023
  • Spotify partners with Google’s AI to offer better recommendations to its users
    TechSpotify partners with Google’s AI to offer better recommendations to its users
    By ReutersNovember 20, 2023
People walk past the New York Stock Exchange.
FinanceBeaten-up investors put more than $60bn in a group of funds meant for stormy markets—but just a few months later the trade is misfiring
By Emily Graffeo and BloombergNovember 27, 2023
Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen holding a microphone in one hand and paper flashcards in the other hand
HealthWegovy maker Novo Nordisk could make prices flexible—without cutting them—to persuade more health systems to cover the weight-loss drugs
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 27, 2023
‘That’s not a Black Friday deal’: Pinched shoppers hold out for deeper discounts—boding ill for earnings
Retail‘That’s not a Black Friday deal’: Pinched shoppers hold out for deeper discounts—boding ill for earnings
By Jeannette Neumann, Olivia Rockeman and BloombergNovember 25, 2023
People look for clothing inside of a department store in preparation for Black Friday
RetailBlack Friday discounts won’t be enough to bring in financially stressed shoppers, retailers fear: ‘The consumers are saying, “I will shop when it’s convenient for me”‘
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressNovember 24, 2023
Eve Williams, eBay's U.K. CEO.
RetailGen Z is turning to the second-hand market because of the cost of living crisis—not climate change, says eBay’s U.K. chief
By Orianna Rosa RoyleNovember 24, 2023
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LeadershipHow Edible Arrangements is ditching its ‘granny’ brand as it tracks to hit $500 million in sales this year
By Ruth UmohNovember 23, 2023
Novo Nordisk responds to U.S. rival Eli Lilly by announcing new $2.3 billion investment in France to keep up with soaring demand for weight-loss drugs
HealthNovo Nordisk responds to U.S. rival Eli Lilly by announcing new $2.3 billion investment in France to keep up with soaring demand for weight-loss drugs
By ReutersNovember 23, 2023
Volkswagen hiking U.S. factory workers’ pay by 11% following union pressure
RetailVolkswagen hiking U.S. factory workers’ pay by 11% following union pressure
By ReutersNovember 23, 2023
How to watch the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade for free—and without cable
LifestyleHow to watch the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade for free—and without cable
By Chris MorrisNovember 22, 2023
Here’s which restaurants are open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2023
RetailHere’s which restaurants are open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2023
By Chris MorrisNovember 22, 2023
Here’s who’s open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2023
RetailHere’s who’s open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2023
By Chris MorrisNovember 22, 2023
Beer, wine, cocktails: Here’s how climate change is imperiling our Thanksgiving booze
CommentaryBeer, wine, cocktails: Here’s how climate change is imperiling our Thanksgiving booze
By Mike HoffmannNovember 22, 2023
New car sales in Europe pop as EVs record 36% increase and hybrids account for nearly 3 in 10 vehicles sold
RetailNew car sales in Europe pop as EVs record 36% increase and hybrids account for nearly 3 in 10 vehicles sold
By ReutersNovember 22, 2023
Michael O'Leary has found himself in another war of words with government authorities.
RetailCEO of Europe’s largest budget airline brushes off Italy’s investigation into low-cost carriers as a ‘joke’
By Ryan HoggNovember 22, 2023
Antoine Arnault and his wife Russian model Natalia Vodianova
LeadershipLVMH family succession drama heats up as Bernard Arnault’s eldest son Antoine steps down as CEO of Berluti
By Angelina Rascouet and BloombergNovember 22, 2023
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RetailBed Bath & Beyond investor slams the board chair for allegedly accusing reality star colleague Marcus Lemonis of a ‘secret nefarious plot’ and refusing his help
By Paolo ConfinoNovember 21, 2023
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RetailConsumers will spend record amounts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year, Deloitte says—and you can thank millennials
By Chris MorrisNovember 21, 2023
People outside a Marks & Spencer store
RetailSelf-checkout counters encourage shoplifting among middle-class Brits, Marks & Spencer chairman says
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 21, 2023
20,000 Amazon workers in Spain set to walk out on Cyber Monday
Retail20,000 Amazon workers in Spain set to walk out on Cyber Monday
By ReutersNovember 21, 2023
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