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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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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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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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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
  • McDonald's McRib sandwich
    RetailMcDonald’s McRib is back from the dead—just in time for Halloween. Here’s why the pork sandwich is an undead fan favorite
    By Paige Hagy and Chloe BergerOctober 4, 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
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
Women in a supermarket is selecting a dairy product
CommentarySome politicians are waging a war on sustainability. New research shows U.S. consumers of all persuasions, from Gen Zers to boomers, are going in the opposite direction
By Tensie Whelan and Randi Kronthal-SaccoOctober 17, 2023
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RetailVivid Seats’ ‘geriatric millennial’ CEO breaks down how he sees Gen Z’s spending, ‘FOMO-esque’ events and his urge to see Guns ‘N Roses
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressOctober 16, 2023
A former police officer is suspected of being a serial burglar behind 30 thefts at businesses across 3 states
RetailA former police officer is suspected of being a serial burglar behind 30 thefts at businesses across 3 states
By The Associated PressOctober 14, 2023
  • Google is betting its Pixel phones can finally threaten iPhone’s reign by hitting Apple where it hurts: AI 
    TechGoogle is betting its Pixel phones can finally threaten iPhone’s reign by hitting Apple where it hurts: AI 
    By Rachyl JonesOctober 4, 2023
The pandemic made parents more worried than ever about children’s mental health. ‘MESH’ toys can help, say marketers
RetailThe pandemic made parents more worried than ever about children’s mental health. ‘MESH’ toys can help, say marketers
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressOctober 14, 2023
Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Tapestry
FeaturesMeet the CEO behind the huge fashion deal uniting the parent companies of Coach and Michael Kors. Wall Street isn’t sold on it—but Tapestry’s Joanne Crevoiserat says she’s ‘weaving together beautiful things’
By Phil WahbaOctober 13, 2023
The inflation report just wasn’t very dramatic. Cue a range of wildly varying takes on Wall Street
FinanceThe inflation report just wasn’t very dramatic. Cue a range of wildly varying takes on Wall Street
By Will DanielOctober 12, 2023
Domino’s is giving away free ‘Emergency Pizza’
FinanceDomino’s is giving away free ‘Emergency Pizza’
By Chris MorrisOctober 12, 2023
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FeaturesBirkenstock tripped over its own sandals trying to take a step in the IPO world—and analysts suspect LVMH downturn could be partly to blame
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 12, 2023
  • Woman sits at a table writing a return order for a package.
    TechNeed to mail a package via USPS, UPS or FedEx? Now Uber will do it for you
    By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 4, 2023
Birkenstock shares sink 13% in first day of trading after what was supposed to be a red hot IPO
RetailBirkenstock shares sink 13% in first day of trading after what was supposed to be a red hot IPO
By Ryan Gould, Crystal Tse, Bailey Lipschultz and BloombergOctober 11, 2023
Birkenstock heirs are now worth $3.4 billion after the 250-year-old shoemaker’s high-profile IPO
RetailBirkenstock heirs are now worth $3.4 billion after the 250-year-old shoemaker’s high-profile IPO
By Ben Stupples, Tom Maloney and BloombergOctober 11, 2023
Birkenstock
FinanceBirkenstock, the 249-year-old upmarket sandals maker, valued at $8.6 billion in Wall Street IPO
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressOctober 11, 2023
Pepsico CEO Ramon Laguarta
CompaniesPepsi’s CEO is keeping an eye on weight-loss drugs, but shakes off fears voiced by Walmart that they could hurt the bottom line
By Christiaan HetznerOctober 11, 2023
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RetailBernard Arnault, the world’s second richest man, may be seeing the end of his winning streak as luxury shoppers bolt for the first time in years
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 11, 2023
William "Bill" Simon, president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart U.S., speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview on the sidelines of the SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.
RetailAmerican consumers are taking their foot off the spending pedal as bargain prices become rarer, former Walmart U.S. CEO says
By Chloe TaylorOctober 10, 2023
Elon Musk’s latest Tesla price cuts ‘to unload inventory’ are good news for car buyers but bad news for investors
RetailElon Musk’s latest Tesla price cuts ‘to unload inventory’ are good news for car buyers but bad news for investors
By Tom Randall and BloombergOctober 9, 2023
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RetailEuropean luxury stocks are losing their allure on Wall Street and have hit their biggest slump since 2020
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 9, 2023
One golf store is trying to keep resellers’ hands off Travis Scott’s new Nike Jordans range by making customers hit a ball 200 yards before they can buy
RetailOne golf store is trying to keep resellers’ hands off Travis Scott’s new Nike Jordans range by making customers hit a ball 200 yards before they can buy
By Ryan HoggOctober 9, 2023
Stephanie Linnartz ended a successful run at Marriott to become CEO at struggling Under Armour. ‘I believe in taking calculated risks’
MagazineStephanie Linnartz ended a successful run at Marriott to become CEO at struggling Under Armour. ‘I believe in taking calculated risks’
By Maria AspanOctober 9, 2023
Ozempic-type drugs are forcing food giants to grapple with less-hungry, less-impulse-prone consumers: ‘This is brand-new territory’
RetailOzempic-type drugs are forcing food giants to grapple with less-hungry, less-impulse-prone consumers: ‘This is brand-new territory’
By Leslie Patton and BloombergOctober 7, 2023
Online car seller Shift will shut down and file for bankruptcy, marking the death of yet another SPAC
RetailOnline car seller Shift will shut down and file for bankruptcy, marking the death of yet another SPAC
By Jeremy Hill and BloombergOctober 6, 2023
Fast-food outlets ‘are going to be hurt’ in areas where Ozempic and Wegovy are heavily used, but the selloff in candy and beer stocks is ‘somewhat overdone’
HealthFast-food outlets ‘are going to be hurt’ in areas where Ozempic and Wegovy are heavily used, but the selloff in candy and beer stocks is ‘somewhat overdone’
By Lisa Pham, Dasha Afanasieva and BloombergOctober 6, 2023
Amazon slashes the threshold for free grocery deliveries, marking a partial reversal from earlier this year
RetailAmazon slashes the threshold for free grocery deliveries, marking a partial reversal from earlier this year
By Spencer Soper and BloombergOctober 5, 2023
You’re going to see record-setting discounts this holiday season, Adobe Analytics says
RetailYou’re going to see record-setting discounts this holiday season, Adobe Analytics says
By Chris MorrisOctober 5, 2023
America has a second, thriving auto industry–and a prolonged UAW strike could threaten it too
CommentaryAmerica has a second, thriving auto industry–and a prolonged UAW strike could threaten it too
By Mike SpagnolaOctober 5, 2023
Wegovy shots seen in a factory setting.
LifestyleWeight-loss-aiding drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are dampening food sales, top Walmart exec says
By Chloe TaylorOctober 5, 2023
Costco’s surprise big seller—1-ounce gold bars— are actually ‘one of the worst things that you can ever own,’ critic says
RetailCostco’s surprise big seller—1-ounce gold bars— are actually ‘one of the worst things that you can ever own,’ critic says
By The Associated PressOctober 4, 2023
Walmart says shoppers taking Ozempic buy ‘slightly less calories’ as retailers brace for the financial consequences of weight-loss drugs
HealthWalmart says shoppers taking Ozempic buy ‘slightly less calories’ as retailers brace for the financial consequences of weight-loss drugs
By Brendan Case, Shelly Banjo and BloombergOctober 4, 2023
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