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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.
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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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
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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H&M has been charging American customers to return items—and it just widened its program to the UK
RetailH&M has been charging American customers to return items—and it just widened its program to the UK
By Chris MorrisSeptember 20, 2023
  • Walmart CEO Doug McMillon
    RetailRetail theft has gotten so bad Walmart is building a police station inside an Atlanta store
    By Christiaan HetznerSeptember 8, 2023
The age of the city has not ended–but its inequality is fueling the backlash against metropolitan elites
CommentaryThe age of the city has not ended–but its inequality is fueling the backlash against metropolitan elites
By Ian GoldinSeptember 20, 2023
Disney’s $500 million teddy bear, Duffy, is largely unknown in the U.S.—but a mega hit in Asia
RetailDisney’s $500 million teddy bear, Duffy, is largely unknown in the U.S.—but a mega hit in Asia
By Christopher Palmeri and BloombergSeptember 19, 2023
Amazon is bracing for the holiday shopping frenzy by hiring 250,000 workers, earning $20.50 hourly on average amid a labor shortage
RetailAmazon is bracing for the holiday shopping frenzy by hiring 250,000 workers, earning $20.50 hourly on average amid a labor shortage
By Matt Day, Spencer Soper and BloombergSeptember 19, 2023
TikTok’s hidden ‘Ozempic economy,’ where weight-loss influencers trade referrals for drug discounts and cash
TechTikTok’s hidden ‘Ozempic economy,’ where weight-loss influencers trade referrals for drug discounts and cash
By Alexandra SternlichtSeptember 19, 2023
A cyberattack against Clorox last month that shut down factories has created a nationwide shortage of bleach and cat litter
RetailA cyberattack against Clorox last month that shut down factories has created a nationwide shortage of bleach and cat litter
By Leslie Patton and BloombergSeptember 18, 2023
  • Florida, Miami, Walmart discount department store, check out lines.
    RetailWalmart is trimming its starting wage for some new employees in a sign the red-hot U.S. labor market is cooling off
    By Chloe TaylorSeptember 8, 2023
Instacart’s IPO shows the market for new public listings is thawing following Arm’s blockbuster debut last week
RetailInstacart’s IPO shows the market for new public listings is thawing following Arm’s blockbuster debut last week
By Ryan Gould, Natalie Lung and BloombergSeptember 18, 2023
August cyberattack could result in Clorox wipe shortage, company warns
RetailAugust cyberattack could result in Clorox wipe shortage, company warns
By Chris MorrisSeptember 18, 2023
The U.S.-China trade war is counterproductive–and the Huawei P60’s chip is just one of its many unforeseen ramifications
CommentaryThe U.S.-China trade war is counterproductive–and the Huawei P60’s chip is just one of its many unforeseen ramifications
By Ben HarburgSeptember 18, 2023
Amazon will hold its Prime Big Deal Days sale on October 10 and 11
RetailAmazon will hold its Prime Big Deal Days sale on October 10 and 11
By Chris MorrisSeptember 18, 2023
Birkenstock could be worth $8.7 billion in its planned IPO—and sandal’s spotlight in the Barbie movie shows the cultural shift behind the company’s growth
RetailBirkenstock could be worth $8.7 billion in its planned IPO—and sandal’s spotlight in the Barbie movie shows the cultural shift behind the company’s growth
By Irina IvanovaSeptember 18, 2023
  • TikTok’s new shopping hub and would-be rival to Amazon is filled with cheap goods from China and possible counterfeits
    RetailTikTok’s new shopping hub and would-be rival to Amazon is filled with cheap goods from China and possible counterfeits
    By Alex Barinka and BloombergSeptember 7, 2023
A supermarket chain is shaming suppliers like PepsiCo over ‘shrinkflation’—by labeling examples on shelves
RetailA supermarket chain is shaming suppliers like PepsiCo over ‘shrinkflation’—by labeling examples on shelves
By Steve MollmanSeptember 16, 2023
Chick-fil-A is headed back to the U.K. after fleeing gay rights protests 4 years ago—and it’s planning a $100 million spending spree
FinanceChick-fil-A is headed back to the U.K. after fleeing gay rights protests 4 years ago—and it’s planning a $100 million spending spree
By Chris MorrisSeptember 15, 2023
Starbucks wants to eliminate its disposable cups by 2030—but last year only 1.2% of its sales were in reusable ones
EnvironmentStarbucks wants to eliminate its disposable cups by 2030—but last year only 1.2% of its sales were in reusable ones
By Peter Prengaman and The Associated PressSeptember 15, 2023
TikTok wants to become Amazon for Gen Z.  Cheap products and concerns about customer data are foiling the plan
LifestyleTikTok wants to become Amazon for Gen Z. Cheap products and concerns about customer data are foiling the plan
By Alexandra SternlichtSeptember 14, 2023
Shoppers walk through an empty Westfield San Francisco Centre on May 11, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
RetailAmerican Eagle staff were threatened with guns and a machete while working in San Francisco mall, new lawsuit says
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 14, 2023
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz cuts his last official ties to the company and takes the honorary role of ‘chairman emeritus’
RetailStarbucks founder Howard Schultz cuts his last official ties to the company and takes the honorary role of ‘chairman emeritus’
By Daniela Sirtori-Cortina and BloombergSeptember 13, 2023
Whole Foods argues it can ban BLM masks because the Supreme Court let a Christian business owner refuse same-sex couples
RetailWhole Foods argues it can ban BLM masks because the Supreme Court let a Christian business owner refuse same-sex couples
By Josh Eidelson and BloombergSeptember 13, 2023
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RetailUAW chief Shawn Fain swats away Big 3 wage offers and vows carnage: ‘We are preparing to strike these companies in a way they’ve never seen before’
By Tom Krisher, David Koenig and The Associated PressSeptember 13, 2023
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RetailDunkin’ just dropped a drink conceived by superfan Ben Affleck and rapper Ice Spice that is made with…doughnuts
By Chris MorrisSeptember 13, 2023
Shopper with a Zara bag
Finance$90 Barbie dress helps drive Zara growth in the inflation-hit fashion industry
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 13, 2023
Get ready to replace all your iPhone charging cables because Apple just officially killed the Lightning connector
EnvironmentGet ready to replace all your iPhone charging cables because Apple just officially killed the Lightning connector
By Rachyl JonesSeptember 12, 2023
Get your refills while they last: McDonald’s plans to get rid of self-serve soda in the coming years
RetailGet your refills while they last: McDonald’s plans to get rid of self-serve soda in the coming years
By The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2023
Here’s everything Apple unveiled at its product launch event, from the new iPhone 15 to new Watch models
TechHere’s everything Apple unveiled at its product launch event, from the new iPhone 15 to new Watch models
By Rachyl JonesSeptember 12, 2023
Coke introduces a new mystery flavor, made by AI
RetailCoke introduces a new mystery flavor, made by AI
By Chris MorrisSeptember 12, 2023
people walking out of a sainsbury's store
RetailBritain’s biggest retailers are teaming up to invest $750,000 in a new police project to stop shoplifters amid claims the crime is being ‘decriminalized’
By Prarthana PrakashSeptember 12, 2023
Apple’s iPhone launch is in less than 24 hours. Here’s what to expect as CEO Tim Cook tries to reverse three painful quarters of sales shrinkage
TechApple’s iPhone launch is in less than 24 hours. Here’s what to expect as CEO Tim Cook tries to reverse three painful quarters of sales shrinkage
By Rachyl JonesSeptember 11, 2023
Catan Cookbook
LifestyleA whole new meaning to trading you a sheep: ‘Catan: The Official Cookbook’ is here with board game-inspired meals
By Mark Kennedy and The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2023
Twinkie the Kid
RetailSmucker, the food giant that prides itself on modernizing brands, is buying Twinkies and other legendary snacks for $5.6 billion
By Fion Li, Deena Shanker and BloombergSeptember 11, 2023
Peloton
RetailMother sues Peloton, claiming her 32-year-old son’s bike fell on his neck and killed him during exercise routine in NYC apartment
By Karen Matthews and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2023
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