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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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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
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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
She grew Salesforce’s team by 600% in South Asia. Meet one of India’s most powerful women
NewslettersShe grew Salesforce’s team by 600% in South Asia. Meet one of India’s most powerful women
By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
Svenja Gudell, chief economist at Indeed
SuccessIndeed chief economist says we’re entering an era of ‘great mismatch’ thanks to a generational imbalance of workers
By Emma BurleighMay 22, 2026
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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
  • The average American shopper will drop $1,652 worth of holiday cheer this year, Deloitte predicts
    RetailThe average American shopper will drop $1,652 worth of holiday cheer this year, Deloitte predicts
    By Chris MorrisOctober 17, 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
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
Walmart plans to have two Black Friday sales this holiday season
RetailWalmart plans to have two Black Friday sales this holiday season
By Chris MorrisNovember 1, 2023
Europe’s richest millennial is $615m richer after first payout from his family’s Red Bull fortune
SuccessEurope’s richest millennial is $615m richer after first payout from his family’s Red Bull fortune
By Marton Eder and BloombergNovember 1, 2023
Automakers are on the hook for $1 billion in higher wages annually after the recent worker strike and will likely try to raise car prices to pay for it
RetailAutomakers are on the hook for $1 billion in higher wages annually after the recent worker strike and will likely try to raise car prices to pay for it
By Tom Krisher and The Associated PressOctober 31, 2023
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    RetailRite Aid’s years of red ink and opioid losses prompt pharmacy giant to file for bankruptcy
    By Tom Murphy, Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressOctober 17, 2023
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RetailEuropean brewing giant’s CEO on Russia stealing its flagship beer business: ‘A very, very sad and unfortunate turn of events’
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 31, 2023
Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia raises $41 million for his startup building small, pre-fabricated houses that spun out of Airbnb in 2022
TechAirbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia raises $41 million for his startup building small, pre-fabricated houses that spun out of Airbnb in 2022
By Alexei OreskovicOctober 30, 2023
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SuccessThe UAW just won a huge raise to $40 per hour from Ford and Stellantis, says Detroit-based labor expert
By Marick Masters and The ConversationOctober 29, 2023
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RetailFormer Abercrombie & Fitch CEO accused of running a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressOctober 28, 2023
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RetailHalloween candy inflation is downright frightful—again. ‘The price of candy has gotten to be outrageous’
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 28, 2023
  • Jerome Powell, Keith Forney
    FinanceAmerican shoppers spent more than twice what economists expected in September
    By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressOctober 17, 2023
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LifestyleEmployees skipped out on personal hygiene when working from home. Now deodorant is the unlikely winner of return-to-office mandates
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 27, 2023
California Gov. Newsom is right. Truck drivers and autonomous trucks can thrive together–not just coexist
CommentaryCalifornia Gov. Newsom is right. Truck drivers and autonomous trucks can thrive together–not just coexist
By Jeff FarrahOctober 26, 2023
Barbie doll sales boom for Mattel after the namesake’s movie became a global blockbuster
RetailBarbie doll sales boom for Mattel after the namesake’s movie became a global blockbuster
By Thomas Buckley and BloombergOctober 25, 2023
Neiman Marcus CEO says a key to his success is a habit Gen Z has forgotten
SuccessNeiman Marcus CEO says a key to his success is a habit Gen Z has forgotten
By Paige HagyOctober 25, 2023
Half of Amazon’s warehouse workers are injured after just 3 years, according to study that revealed far more ‘injury and pain’ than previously known
RetailHalf of Amazon’s warehouse workers are injured after just 3 years, according to study that revealed far more ‘injury and pain’ than previously known
By Matt Day and BloombergOctober 25, 2023
Dunkin' drive-through
Retail70-year-old Georgia woman burned by Dunkin’ coffee settles with franchisee for $3 million
By Chris MorrisOctober 25, 2023
Domino's delivery
RetailDomino’s is giving away $1 million in free pizzas to people resuming student loan payments. Unfortunately, there are 44 million of them, owing $1.8 trillion
By Chris Morris and Alicia AdamczykOctober 25, 2023
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RetailLuxury slump intensifies as shoppers buy less Balenciaga and Gucci, in latest sign of an end to the ‘roaring 20s’
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 25, 2023
Candy corn
Retail113-year-old candy corn giant owns nearly 90% of the market with 30 million pounds per year of a product that divides trick-or-treaters
By Leanne Italie and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2023
McDonald’s to offer ‘Free Fries Friday’ through the end of 2023
RetailMcDonald’s to offer ‘Free Fries Friday’ through the end of 2023
By Chris MorrisOctober 24, 2023
Baby brand founded by actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard files for bankruptcy after being torpedoed by high shipping and production costs
RetailBaby brand founded by actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard files for bankruptcy after being torpedoed by high shipping and production costs
By Amelia Pollard and BloombergOctober 23, 2023
Chick-fil-A settles class action suit over a secret 30% boost to delivery fees for $4.4 million, report says
RetailChick-fil-A settles class action suit over a secret 30% boost to delivery fees for $4.4 million, report says
By Chris MorrisOctober 23, 2023
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LifestyleThe comic where Spider-Man first appeared is on sale for $35K at this Milwaukee shop
By The Associated PressOctober 23, 2023
China’s birth rate crisis is so intense that Nestlé is closing a baby formula plant due to dwindling demand
RetailChina’s birth rate crisis is so intense that Nestlé is closing a baby formula plant due to dwindling demand
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 20, 2023
Skechers executives spent millions on corporate jets to vacation in Fiji and Bora Bora without the board trying to stop them, lawsuit says
RetailSkechers executives spent millions on corporate jets to vacation in Fiji and Bora Bora without the board trying to stop them, lawsuit says
By Jef Feeley and BloombergOctober 19, 2023
Macau is back as the world’s top gambling hub—and casino companies like Las Vegas Sands are starting to reap the rewards
RetailMacau is back as the world’s top gambling hub—and casino companies like Las Vegas Sands are starting to reap the rewards
By Lionel LimOctober 19, 2023
Starbucks sues union for using its name and logo in a pro-Palestine post—and Workers United sues it back
RetailStarbucks sues union for using its name and logo in a pro-Palestine post—and Workers United sues it back
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 19, 2023
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RetailFor one airline, window seats are going to board first—even in economy
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2023
Adidas shares soar after booming Yeezy sales lead it to boost profit expectations again
FinanceAdidas shares soar after booming Yeezy sales lead it to boost profit expectations again
By Tim Loh and BloombergOctober 18, 2023
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