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Starbucks wants you to ask ChatGPT about what coffee to get, right as America boils over with AI backlash vibes

AI-powered recommendations promise to simplify shopping and coffee runs, but data suggests humans are just messier than that.

By Tristan BoveApril 15, 2026
Gavin Newsom stands behind a podium with a piece of paper in his hands as people celebrate around him.
Economists warned California not to raise the minimum wage to $20. They were wrong in almost every way so far, another economist says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 15, 2026
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
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‘People are trying to be creative’: Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans
By Sasha RogelbergApril 12, 2026
Donald Trump walks outside, putting a fist in the air.
Tariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 14, 2026
When AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity 
When AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity 
By Jarrod MartinApril 13, 2026
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From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained
AIFrom wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained
By Phil WahbaApril 15, 2026
Pause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman
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By Sharon GoldmanApril 15, 2026
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By Larry Neumeister and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
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By Joëlle Rollo-Koster and The ConversationApril 15, 2026
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By Catherina GioinoApril 15, 2026
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Politics‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion
By Sasha RogelbergApril 15, 2026
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EnergyIran and the U.S. live in 2 different worlds, law of the sea expert says—and both of those are different from most maritime law
By Elizabeth Mendenhall and The ConversationApril 15, 2026
Best gold IRA companies 2026: Clear winners among the sea of options
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By Joseph HostetlerApril 15, 2026
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Frosted Flakes
RetailCentury-old American cereal giant Kellogg is turning Italian, selling to Ferrero for $3.1 billion
By Dee-Ann Durbin, Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressJuly 10, 2025
  • Consumers saw a double whammy of bad news in May, pulling back on spending as inflation heated up
    EconomyConsumers saw a double whammy of bad news in May, pulling back on spending as inflation heated up
    By Irina IvanovaJune 28, 2025
A bowl of Froot Loops in front of two Froot Loops cereal boxes
FinanceIt’s official: The company behind Nutella is buying the maker of Froot Loops
By Chris MorrisJuly 10, 2025
Ferrero nears $3 billion deal for WK Kellogg
EconomyFerrero nears $3 billion deal for WK Kellogg
By Crystal Tse, Liana Baker, Kristina Peterson and BloombergJuly 10, 2025
Barbie
RetailMattel just introduced its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes
By The Associated PressJuly 9, 2025
A man sits in a plane seat with an eye mask on.
LifestylePeople have a clever way of making money off airlines to essentially travel for free—and it’s all about looking for an overbooked flight
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 9, 2025
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NewslettersWhy Coca-Cola’s CIO prioritizes big-impact AI pilot projects
By John KellJuly 9, 2025
  • Why Nike stock is soaring despite a looming billion-dollar tariff hit and its CEO saying sales are ‘not up to the Nike standard’
    FinanceWhy Nike stock is soaring despite a looming billion-dollar tariff hit and its CEO saying sales are ‘not up to the Nike standard’
    By Nino PaoliJune 27, 2025
An Amazon delivery person wheels a stack of Amazon boxes across a New York City crosswalk
AIAmazon’s tariff-clouded, seller-confused, AI-researched, weirdest Prime Day ever
By Jason Del ReyJuly 8, 2025
A green Amazon Fresh truck parked in front of a house
RetailAmazon reportedly asked corporate workers to ‘volunteer’ to boost warehouse morale by handing out snacks and packing grocery deliveries for Prime Day
By Chris MorrisJuly 8, 2025
The new Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg at McDonald's
RetailMcDonald’s launches three new spicy breakfast menu items that are only available for a limited time
By Chris MorrisJuly 8, 2025
Diego Piacentini stands in front of a body of water
SuccessMeet the ex-Amazon exec who pitched Prime Day to Jeff Bezos—and turned the slowest shopping season into a $14.2 billion sales empire
By Dave Smith and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 8, 2025
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SuccessChef Boyardee’s founder sold the brand for $6 million in 1946—Conagra has just sold it for $600 million to a private equity firm
By Preston ForeJuly 7, 2025
  • Taco Bell doubles down on its Live Más Café concept
    LifestyleTaco Bell doubles down on its Live Más Café concept
    By Chris MorrisJune 27, 2025
Crayola’s now-CEO leaned in to automation when everyone else was offshoring and now he’s reaping the rewards
RetailCrayola’s now-CEO leaned in to automation when everyone else was offshoring and now he’s reaping the rewards
By Irina IvanovaJuly 6, 2025
people sitting outside Ralph's Coffee
RetailMore retailers are opening coffee shops to appeal to customers who may not want to spend the big bucks—but still want a cup of joe
By Katie Hicks and Marketing BrewJuly 5, 2025
The U.S. is turning 249. Here are 10 Fortune 500 companies that have been around just as long
Arts & EntertainmentThe U.S. is turning 249. Here are 10 Fortune 500 companies that have been around just as long
By Emily SteinbergerJuly 4, 2025
What’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025
RetailWhat’s open—and closed—on July 4th for Independence Day 2025
By Chris MorrisJuly 4, 2025
Workers march and hold signs reading, "Starbucks Workers United."
FinanceThe next phase of Starbucks’ turnaround plan is offering executives up to $6 million in stock grants, as baristas scrap to get annual raises above 2%
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 3, 2025
A Nissan Rogue being delivered
RetailNissan is recalling nearly half a million cars—and the flaw is so serious some may need new engines
By Chris MorrisJuly 3, 2025
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RetailLululemon has had enough of Gen Z’s dupe culture and is suing Costco for allegedly stealing its Scuba jacket and ABC pant designs
By Adam Epstein and Morning BrewJuly 2, 2025
Andy Jassy looks off into the crowd from onstage at an Amazon event in 2025
LeadershipAndy Jassy’s latest canvas for reinvigorating Amazon’s cultural DNA? Employee reviews
By Jason Del ReyJuly 2, 2025
Chuck E. Cheese
RetailChuck E. Cheese launches Chuck’s Arcade, a food-free spinoff business
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2025
Caitlin Clark on the court
FinanceCaitlin Clark’s new Nike sneakers sold out within minutes. Now the resale market is booming
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2025
A sticker on a Waffle House menu showing a 50-cent surcharge for eggs
FinanceScattered, smothered, and surcharge free: Waffle House takes its egg surcharge off the menu
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2025
people standing in line at Luckin Coffee
RetailStarbucks’ biggest threat just came to the U.S. Luckin Coffee opens two NYC locations
By Abigail Rubenstein and Morning BrewJuly 1, 2025
Home Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
RetailHome Depot made a key acquisition to corner the pro market—but some analysts say it overpaid at $4.3 billion
By Sydney LakeJuly 1, 2025
Lululemon is accusing Costco of selling dupes of its $100 pants and hoodies for a fraction of the price
RetailLululemon is accusing Costco of selling dupes of its $100 pants and hoodies for a fraction of the price
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressJuly 1, 2025
Starbucks beefs up hiring process in search for best baristas
RetailStarbucks beefs up hiring process in search for best baristas
By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergJune 30, 2025
school supplies at Target
RetailTarget is maintaining 2024 prices on back-to-school items in the aftermath of boycotts
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewJune 30, 2025
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RetailLook out, Starbucks: Luckin Coffee, the biggest coffee chain in China, is opening its first U.S. locations
By Chris MorrisJune 30, 2025
Amazon lost right to sell Nintendo Switch 2 amid sales dispute
RetailAmazon lost right to sell Nintendo Switch 2 amid sales dispute
By Matt Day and BloombergJune 30, 2025
Hillary Super sits on a sofa
LeadershipVictoria’s Secret hired a superstar CEO to turn around the flagging brand. But a 50% stock drop has activist investors circling
By Lila MacLellanJune 28, 2025
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