• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconRetail

Retail

Woman drinking coffee
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
Photo of Donald Trump
‘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
Latest Stories
trump
EconomyTrumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80–$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets
By Jake AngeloApril 15, 2026
yale
PoliticsTeacher, blame thyself: Yale report savages Ivy League schools for destroying American trust in higher education
By Nick LichtenbergApril 15, 2026
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is worth more than $100 million and has stakes in SpaceX and Polymarket
BankingFed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is worth more than $100 million and has stakes in SpaceX and Polymarket
By Jacqueline MunisApril 15, 2026
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
AIPause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman
By Sharon GoldmanApril 15, 2026
live nation
Law‘Robbing them blind, baby’: Live Nation and Ticketmaster are a monopoly, jury rules
By Larry Neumeister and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
trump
PoliticsDonald and Leo is the latest power-versus-pope showdown stretching back 1,000 years
By Joëlle Rollo-Koster and The ConversationApril 15, 2026
warren
Arts & EntertainmentElizabeth Warren on her proposal to bring back IRS Direct File: ‘For just one day of bombing Iran, we could pay for 20 years’
By Catherina GioinoApril 15, 2026
More RetailPage 20 of 100
Memorial Day 2025 deals: Best freebies and discounts for veterans
RetailMemorial Day 2025 deals: Best freebies and discounts for veterans
By Chris MorrisMay 26, 2025
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying struggling sneaker chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
    RetailDick’s Sporting Goods is buying struggling sneaker chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
    By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressMay 15, 2025
A different kind of Brat summer: Johnsonville will offer an 80-pound, 249-link variety pack of sausages, brats, and hot dogs, which comes with its own hand truck
RetailA different kind of Brat summer: Johnsonville will offer an 80-pound, 249-link variety pack of sausages, brats, and hot dogs, which comes with its own hand truck
By Chris MorrisMay 23, 2025
Brawny triples down on the paper towel wars with a new 3-ply option—and it’s giving out free house cleanings
RetailBrawny triples down on the paper towel wars with a new 3-ply option—and it’s giving out free house cleanings
By Chris MorrisMay 23, 2025
people filming an advertisement
RetailBrands could start shunning AI for social media marketing and advertising, instead using their feeds to show off ‘proof of reality,’ consultant says
By Jennimai Nguyen and Marketing BrewMay 23, 2025
A frowning man holds the door open to an Urban Outfitters.
RetailTariffs are threatening the accuracy of fall fashion trends by forcing earlier clothing shipments amid supply-chain headaches, Urban Outfitters CEO says
By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2025
two stacks of pennies
PoliticsU.S. Mint says it’s stopping penny production
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 22, 2025
  • Photo of Walmart's 350-acre HQ
    SuccessInside Walmart’s new 350-acre HQ
    By Arielle RayMay 15, 2025
Prabhakar Reddy
NewslettersOpenFX raises $23 million led by Accel to build near-instant cross-border transactions
By Leo SchwartzMay 22, 2025
The Jaguar Type 00 Concept Car on a Monaco pier.
RetailJaguar is going on a world tour to sell its controversial rebrand to wealthy art lovers
By Ryan HoggMay 22, 2025
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault.
PoliticsEurope’s wealthiest billionaire Bernard Arnault hopes to use his ‘modest means’ to convince the EU to negotiate better with the U.S.
By Prarthana PrakashMay 22, 2025
A woman picks up and looks at a steel pot in a store.
RetailT.J. Maxx and Marshalls can ‘insulate’ themselves from tariffs because their business model is scooping up other retailers’ unsold inventory
By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2025
Ilene Eskenazi, Chief Human Resource Officer, Chipotle Bijal Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Guild
ConferencesChipotle employees are rising through the ranks and making 6 figures after Guild suggested a simple switch that transformed the workforce
By Amanda GerutMay 21, 2025
  • Germany’s Thyssenkrupp returns to profit on India sale, but Europe’s steel woes persist
    FinanceGermany’s Thyssenkrupp returns to profit on India sale, but Europe’s steel woes persist
    By AFPMay 15, 2025
Andy Jassy presents onstage at a 2024 AWS event
AIAndy Jassy makes the case for Amazon’s extraordinary AI spending, promising shareholders they will end up ‘very happy’
By Jason Del ReyMay 21, 2025
Chanel’s profits plunge 28% as global turbulence threatens the luxury giant’s pricing power
RetailChanel’s profits plunge 28% as global turbulence threatens the luxury giant’s pricing power
By AFPMay 21, 2025
The $404 million cyberattack: Britain’s M&S faces pay hit and expects disruption to last through to July
RetailThe $404 million cyberattack: Britain’s M&S faces pay hit and expects disruption to last through to July
By AFPMay 21, 2025
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, wearing a yellow shirt, talks into a microphone.
FinanceAs BNPL giant Klarna signs on more customers, more could struggle to repay loans in a slowing economy
By Greg McKennaMay 21, 2025
Billy Long before the Senate
PoliticsEx-congressman who sponsored bill to abolish the IRS now in line to lead agency under Trump
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMay 20, 2025
Kohl's storefront
RetailKohl’s considers replacing headhunter that found the CEO it fired
By Lily Meier, Matthew Boyle and BloombergMay 20, 2025
Udit Madan stands in front of an open driver side door of a Rivian delivery van.
TechMeet Amazon’s 38-year-old supply chain guru, helping CEO Andy Jassy navigate tariff chaos with a giant fleet of planes, trucks, and robots
By Jason Del ReyMay 20, 2025
Michael O'Leary, chief executive officer of Ryanair Holdings Plc, during a Bloomberg Television interview in London, UK, on Monday, May 19, 2025. Ryanair said profit growth this year will depend on working through the risk of tariff wars, geopolitical conflicts and macro-economic blows.
RetailRyanair fares set to rise by nearly 20% as airline plots profit rebound
By Ryan Hogg, Alexandra Bacon and AFPMay 20, 2025
customers walking by Foot Locker store
RetailNike poised to win in Dick’s Sporting acquisition of Foot Locker
By Will Kubzansky, Kim Bhasin and BloombergMay 19, 2025
Meet your startup’s next recruiter: Your venture capital firm
NewslettersMeet your startup’s next recruiter: Your venture capital firm
By Leo SchwartzMay 19, 2025
Diageo plans $500 million of cost cuts as U.S. tariffs kick in
RetailDiageo plans $500 million of cost cuts as U.S. tariffs kick in
By Sabah Meddings and BloombergMay 19, 2025
Trump’s tariffs may mean Walmart shoppers pay more, his Treasury chief acknowledges
RetailTrump’s tariffs may mean Walmart shoppers pay more, his Treasury chief acknowledges
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 18, 2025
Swiss running brand On became $3 billion richer in the last week. It’s coming for Nike and Adidas next
RetailSwiss running brand On became $3 billion richer in the last week. It’s coming for Nike and Adidas next
By Ryan HoggMay 17, 2025
Walmart wants you to know that even with the trade war deescalation higher prices are inevitable
RetailWalmart wants you to know that even with the trade war deescalation higher prices are inevitable
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 16, 2025
Richemont sales jump on resilient demand for Cartier jewelry
RetailRichemont sales jump on resilient demand for Cartier jewelry
By Angelina Rascouet and BloombergMay 16, 2025
Americans rushed to splurge before Trump’s tariffs kicked in—but the shopping spree may be coming to an end
RetailAmericans rushed to splurge before Trump’s tariffs kicked in—but the shopping spree may be coming to an end
By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 15, 2025
A Kohl’s board member resigned because she was ‘continually disappointed’ by governance and a lack of transparency. The retailer denies there was any friction
RetailA Kohl’s board member resigned because she was ‘continually disappointed’ by governance and a lack of transparency. The retailer denies there was any friction
By Sydney LakeMay 15, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods just announced it’s buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in a move that could be the CEO’s first major mistake
LeadershipDick’s Sporting Goods just announced it’s buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in a move that could be the CEO’s first major mistake
By Phil WahbaMay 15, 2025
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon speaking at a White House press conference alongside Donald Trump and other leaders
RetailWalmart and Amazon prices are going up despite Trump’s China tariff reduction
By Jason Del ReyMay 15, 2025
1...
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
...100
Most Popular
Environment
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend itplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 15, 2026
Success
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated again—a week after gifting millions to a college, she's just given $70 million to Meals on Wheels Americaplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 13, 2026
Success
Palantir CEO says working at his $316 billion software company is better than a degree from Harvard or Yale: ‘No one cares about the other stuff’placeholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 14, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.