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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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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.
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By Jeremy KahnMay 22, 2026
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By Ashley LutzMay 22, 2026
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By Jake AngeloMay 22, 2026
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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
Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
Startups & VentureMusk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO
By Jason MaMay 22, 2026
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A customer at a self-service checkout kiosk at a Woolworths Group Ltd. grocery store in Sydney, Australia.
RetailA grocery chain is removing self-checkout after realizing executives hate it as much as customers do: ‘We like to talk to people’
By Steve MollmanNovember 10, 2023
  • Toyota recalls nearly 2 million RAV4 SUVs due to fire danger from batteries when subjected to forceful turns
    RetailToyota recalls nearly 2 million RAV4 SUVs due to fire danger from batteries when subjected to forceful turns
    By The Associated PressNovember 1, 2023
Inflation means your grocery bill has skyrocketed ahead of Thanksgiving. Here’s how prices have changed—and why it’s so expensive
FinanceInflation means your grocery bill has skyrocketed ahead of Thanksgiving. Here’s how prices have changed—and why it’s so expensive
By Alice BarlowNovember 10, 2023
Are we really ready to dump our smartphones?
NewslettersAre we really ready to dump our smartphones?
By Alexei OreskovicNovember 10, 2023
Britney Spears is driving a book-buying renaissance in the U.K.
RetailBritney Spears is driving a book-buying renaissance in the U.K.
By Ryan HoggNovember 10, 2023
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Veterans Day 2023—and Nov. 10
RetailHere’s what’s open (and closed) on Veterans Day 2023—and Nov. 10
By Chris MorrisNovember 10, 2023
people walking outside a Cartier store
RetailCartier owner Richemont sales disappoint as economic pressures start to pinch even the rich
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 10, 2023
  • The alleged crime epidemic in places like San Francisco causing stores to flee may actually just be bad management, investment bank suggests
    RetailThe alleged crime epidemic in places like San Francisco causing stores to flee may actually just be bad management, investment bank suggests
    By Irina IvanovaNovember 1, 2023
China’s export restrictions on critical minerals are threatening the viability of EV makers–and forcing them to innovate
CommentaryChina’s export restrictions on critical minerals are threatening the viability of EV makers–and forcing them to innovate
By Gene BerdichevskyNovember 9, 2023
Wizz Air flight on the ground seen in an airport
RetailEurope’s ‘worst airline’ had its best months with record half-year profits over $400 million—but problems for Wizz Air aren’t over just yet
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 9, 2023
Novo Nordisk faces first real test as Eli Lilly wins approval for a weight loss-aiding drug—and it’s nearly $300 cheaper than Wegovy
RetailNovo Nordisk faces first real test as Eli Lilly wins approval for a weight loss-aiding drug—and it’s nearly $300 cheaper than Wegovy
By Ryan HoggNovember 9, 2023
Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin says there’s no ‘middle way’ on China—and you can’t suddenly de-risk ‘if you invest like we do’
RetailIngka Group CEO Jesper Brodin says there’s no ‘middle way’ on China—and you can’t suddenly de-risk ‘if you invest like we do’
By Lionel LimNovember 9, 2023
Don’t expect a holiday gift bonanza this year.  More than half of consumers plan to spend less amid inflation and economic worries
RetailDon’t expect a holiday gift bonanza this year. More than half of consumers plan to spend less amid inflation and economic worries
By Diana Li and The Associated PressNovember 8, 2023
  • Woman badly burned by cooking spray that ‘exploded into a fireball’ is awarded $7.1 million in damages
    RetailWoman badly burned by cooking spray that ‘exploded into a fireball’ is awarded $7.1 million in damages
    By Claire Savage and The Associated PressNovember 1, 2023
Dimmed lights, no in-store radio: Morning shopping at Walmart is going to be a lot more peaceful
RetailDimmed lights, no in-store radio: Morning shopping at Walmart is going to be a lot more peaceful
By Chris MorrisNovember 8, 2023
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RetailAdidas still has $320M of unsold Yeezy shoes after breaking with Kanye over antisemitic comments and is considering writing them off: ‘That is financially the worst case’
By David McHugh and The Associated PressNovember 8, 2023
The UAW and the Big Three can turn America’s ‘Great Rebalancing’ into a win-win for both sides. Here’s how
CommentaryThe UAW and the Big Three can turn America’s ‘Great Rebalancing’ into a win-win for both sides. Here’s how
By Adam HanftNovember 7, 2023
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Election Day 2023
RetailHere’s what’s open (and closed) on Election Day 2023
By Chris MorrisNovember 7, 2023
Starbucks hikes pay for U.S. hourly workers—but excludes union members from some of those raises as tension between the two sides rises another notch
RetailStarbucks hikes pay for U.S. hourly workers—but excludes union members from some of those raises as tension between the two sides rises another notch
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2023
a row of people seen at work with frames for eye glasses in hand
RetailLVMH strikes sunglasses deal targeting entry-level shoppers as luxury spending slows down
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 6, 2023
Victoria's Secret angels on the catwalk
RetailVictoria’s Secret, the hypersexualized iconic millennial brand, tried to remake itself as feminist—and Gen Z saw right through it
By Paige HagyNovember 4, 2023
A Starbucks employee serving coffee
RetailStarbucks’ $10 billion earnings boost is trying to tell us something about the economy growing at its fastest rate in 3 years
By Paolo ConfinoNovember 3, 2023
Nikko Griffin, left, and Tyra Patterson, call out to arriving voters in the parking lot of the Hamilton County Board of Elections during early in-person voting in Cincinnati.
RetailOhio residents are voting on whether to legalize recreational marijuana, but the state legislature and business lobby appear dead-set against it
By Samantha Hendrickson and The Associated PressNovember 3, 2023
Burger King jumped on the vegan burger bandwagon, but sales aren’t exactly sizzling: ‘It’s not a big part of the current focus’
HealthBurger King jumped on the vegan burger bandwagon, but sales aren’t exactly sizzling: ‘It’s not a big part of the current focus’
By Deena Shanker and BloombergNovember 3, 2023
Fresh off an earnings blowout, Starbucks unveils plans to open another 17,000 locations by 2030
RetailFresh off an earnings blowout, Starbucks unveils plans to open another 17,000 locations by 2030
By Chris MorrisNovember 3, 2023
Tim Cook keeps giving the same answer about Apple’s generative AI plans, and it’s falling flat with investors
FinanceTim Cook keeps giving the same answer about Apple’s generative AI plans, and it’s falling flat with investors
By Rachyl JonesNovember 2, 2023
Amazon designed its algorithm at Jeff Bezos’s urging to be something it wanted to show you, not the cheapest and best product, government claims
TechAmazon designed its algorithm at Jeff Bezos’s urging to be something it wanted to show you, not the cheapest and best product, government claims
By Irina IvanovaNovember 2, 2023
Amazon collected $1 billion in extra profits using algorithm that jacked up prices on customers, FTC alleges in antitrust case
RetailAmazon collected $1 billion in extra profits using algorithm that jacked up prices on customers, FTC alleges in antitrust case
By Haleluya Hadero and The Associated PressNovember 2, 2023
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TechConsumers are paying more than ever for streaming TV each month and analysts say there’s no reason for the companies to stop raising prices
By Rachyl JonesNovember 2, 2023
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FinanceThe largest freight bankruptcy in history punched a $5 billion hole in the economy, cost 30,000 jobs, and left the taxpayer holding the bag for a COVID bailout
By Irina IvanovaNovember 2, 2023
Gen Z and millennials have found a lucrative new hobby thanks to skyrocketing luxury prices: Flipping designer handbags
FeaturesGen Z and millennials have found a lucrative new hobby thanks to skyrocketing luxury prices: Flipping designer handbags
By Hillary HoffowerNovember 2, 2023
Can I sell you the Golden Gate Bridge? How San Francisco’s savvy business leaders are betting on ineffective advertising to save the city’s reputation
CommentaryCan I sell you the Golden Gate Bridge? How San Francisco’s savvy business leaders are betting on ineffective advertising to save the city’s reputation
By Richard TorrenzanoNovember 2, 2023
A smiling woman wearing an Amazon jacket
CommentaryAmazon’s $26 billion delivery business runs on exhausted, sweat-soaked drivers running door to door. Now we’re on strike
By Cecilia PorterNovember 2, 2023
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