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Nike’s ‘Walkers Tolerated’ sign at the Boston Marathon was meant to fire up runners. Instead, it insulted them
Nike’s ‘Walkers Tolerated’ sign at the Boston Marathon was meant to fire up runners. Instead, it insulted them

The sign sparked a backlash that reveals deeper problems for the brand.

By Phil WahbaApril 20, 2026
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Mississippi alcohol community roiled by liquor, wine delay from state warehouse failure
By Sophie Bates, Adrian Sainz and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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Tariffs alone won’t save American manufacturing — here’s what actually will
By Johan "Kip" EidebergApril 18, 2026
Woman drinking coffee
Starbucks wants you to ask ChatGPT about what coffee to get, right as America boils over with AI backlash vibes
By Tristan BoveApril 15, 2026
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
By Phil WahbaApril 17, 2026
Anita Beveridge-Raffo is Head of Retail and Consumer Goods at Palantir Technologies
Palantir exec: the biggest mistake retailers are making with AI? Trying to do it all with one agent
By Anita Beveridge-RaffoApril 16, 2026
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump’s Cabinet after allegations of having an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job
PoliticsLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump’s Cabinet after allegations of having an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job
By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 20, 2026
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin grounds New Glenn rocket after a bad engine put a satellite in the wrong orbit
InnovationJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin grounds New Glenn rocket after a bad engine put a satellite in the wrong orbit
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 20, 2026
Fermi Inc. cofounders Toby Neugebauer, left, and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, mark their Nasdaq IPO in early October for their AI power company plans.
EnergyStruggling AI power startup Fermi loses its CEO and CFO for ‘2.0’ reset
By Jordan BlumApril 20, 2026
‘Tethered to a galaxy far, far away’: Former diplomats doubt Trump’s Iran talks can deliver in final 48 hours
Politics‘Tethered to a galaxy far, far away’: Former diplomats doubt Trump’s Iran talks can deliver in final 48 hours
By Eva RoytburgApril 20, 2026
Scott Bessent, standing in front on an American flag, puts one hand up as he talks.
Law$166 billion in tariff refunds just became available, but small businesses may already be at a disadvantage
By Sasha RogelbergApril 20, 2026
John Ternus stands in front of an Apple Store
Big TechMeet John Ternus, the 51-year-old former swimming champ who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO
By Dave Smith and Fortune EditorsApril 20, 2026
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, and hardware boss John Ternus will be new CEO
Big TechApple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, and hardware boss John Ternus will be new CEO
By Alexei OreskovicApril 20, 2026
White House–backed USA Rare Earth makes $3 billion acquisition in South America to combat Chinese dominance
EnergyWhite House–backed USA Rare Earth makes $3 billion acquisition in South America to combat Chinese dominance
By Jordan BlumApril 20, 2026
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McDonald’s makes it official: onions from California produce company are linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
HealthMcDonald’s makes it official: onions from California produce company are linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
By Jonel Aleccia, Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2024
  • Fiat 500 are parked at the Mirafiori Stellantis' factory in Turin, on April 10, 2024. To meet the growing demand for electrified vehicles and the ambitious targets presented in the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, Stellantis and its joint venture partner, Punch Powertrain, signed a new agreement increasing production of the future-generation electrified dual-clutch transmissions (eDCT) for Stellantis hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).
    RetailFurloughed Italian Fiat workers are struggling to pay their mortgages amid Stellantis crisis
    By Ryan HoggOctober 17, 2024
One-time retail behemoth Kmart has now shrunk to one outpost: A tiny store in suburban Miami
RetailOne-time retail behemoth Kmart has now shrunk to one outpost: A tiny store in suburban Miami
By Terry Spencer and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2024
A man wearing headphones is sitting at a table eating a burger.
RetailA much bigger McDonald’s lawsuit is about to ‘erupt’ in the aftermath of its E. coli outbreak, food safety lawyer says
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 24, 2024
Affectionate young couple taking selfies on the beach after their engagement.
SuccessGen Z and millennials proudly wear ‘lab-grown’ diamonds, oblivious to the fact they’re made from burning coal in China and India
By Isabella O'Malley and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2024
People wait on line at an airport gate to board the plane
RetailAmerican Airlines is testing a new system to humiliate ‘gate lice,’ the people who try to board planes before their seating group is called
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 24, 2024
Amazon Prime members can now get a 10-cent discount on gas—but need to hand over their data first
RetailAmazon Prime members can now get a 10-cent discount on gas—but need to hand over their data first
By Chris MorrisOctober 24, 2024
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    RetailNestlé cuts sales outlook in a ‘very painful reset’ and overhauls top leadership
    By Prarthana Prakash and AFPOctober 17, 2024
Why, in the name of snack food, did Goldfish crackers change its name to Chilean Sea Bass?
RetailWhy, in the name of snack food, did Goldfish crackers change its name to Chilean Sea Bass?
By Chris MorrisOctober 24, 2024
Unilever sales growth accelerates under CEO’s overhaul plan
RetailUnilever sales growth accelerates under CEO’s overhaul plan
By Dasha Afanasieva and BloombergOctober 24, 2024
Elon Musk
TechElon Musk says the Tesla Roadster is still delayed with no release in sight—but now he’s talking about making Peter Thiel’s flying car a reality
By Amanda GerutOctober 23, 2024
A bakery employee pushes a cart of fresh baked rolls during the grand opening of a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. location in the Chinatown neighborhood of Los Angeles
RetailA 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead inside the bakery’s walk-in oven. Police say the investigation is ‘complex’
By Brooke SeipelOctober 23, 2024
Despite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
CommentaryDespite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzOctober 23, 2024
  • Swiss watch exports plunge as Chinese demand dries up
    RetailSwiss watch exports plunge as Chinese demand dries up
    By Andy Hoffman and BloombergOctober 17, 2024
Peloton is going to sell its deluxe stationary bikes at Costco to reach holiday shoppers this Christmas
RetailPeloton is going to sell its deluxe stationary bikes at Costco to reach holiday shoppers this Christmas
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressOctober 23, 2024
Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, leaves the store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris.
RetailMike Jeffries was responsible for Abercrombie’s explosive popularity in the early aughts—and its hypersexualized marketing approach
By Sydney LakeOctober 23, 2024
The sign outside a McDonald's restaurant is seen i
RetailMcDonald’s pulls Quarter Pounders in 10 states as E. coli outbreak kills one and hospitalizes a child–onions likely source of contamination
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressOctober 22, 2024
Chipotle workers are seen fulfilling orders.
TechChipotle’s new AI recruiter aims to cut hiring time by 75%
By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergOctober 22, 2024
Photo of MrBeast, a.k.a. Jimmy Donaldson
RetailMrBeast’s Lunchables knockoff is already getting customer complaints of mold just one month after launch
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 22, 2024
The city of Shanghai is seen in the background as construction workers refurbish an overhead pedestrian bridge.
FinanceThe IMF forecasts a sharp drop in inflation—but China’s growth is set to slow
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressOctober 22, 2024
Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries
RetailFormer Abercrombie CEO accused of coercing men into sex for a chance to model for the brand
By Sydney LakeOctober 22, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks from a drive-thru window during a campaign stop at a McDonald's.
PoliticsMcDonald’s makes it clear it isn’t endorsing Trump after drive-thru visit: ‘We open our doors to everyone’
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2024
Governments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solution
CommentaryGovernments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solution
By Ellen MacArthur and Christiana FigueresOctober 21, 2024
BMW recalls almost 700,000 cars in China on fire safety risk
RetailBMW recalls almost 700,000 cars in China on fire safety risk
By Wilfried Eckl-Dorna and BloombergOctober 21, 2024
Harvesters pick Nebbiolo grapes in Italy.
RetailItaly’s winemakers face yet another threat to their future
By Giulia Morpurgo, Antonio Vanuzzo and BloombergOctober 19, 2024
A Starbucks barista stands with a furrowed brow behind the cash register.
RetailStarbucks order taking forever? Don’t blame the barista
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 18, 2024
Italy auto industry struggling for survival, lobby group says
RetailItaly auto industry struggling for survival, lobby group says
By Albertina Torsoli and BloombergOctober 18, 2024
Boohoo CEO steps down and begins strategic review of company
RetailBoohoo CEO steps down and begins strategic review of company
By Jennifer Creery and BloombergOctober 18, 2024
person holding louis vuitton bag
RetailLVMH earnings were a bloodbath. But its CFO is convinced becoming more affordable isn’t the answer
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 18, 2024
The recalled Colsen-branded Fire Pit, Rectangular model is seen on a table in front of a couch.
RetailColsen tabletop fire pits recalled for risk of deadly, invisible flames
By The Associated PressOctober 17, 2024
Guests cool off under a water mist by the globe at Universal Studios City Walk at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Fla.
LifestyleNew Universal park brings Harry Potter and Nintendo to Orlando
By The Associated PressOctober 17, 2024
Walmart will sell you a tiny house for under $16,000
RetailWalmart will sell you a tiny house for under $16,000
By Chris MorrisOctober 17, 2024
A hydrogen-powered Hyundai, painted black and yellow
RetailHyundai tells owners to park their hydrogen-powered SUVs outside and away from buildings because their fuel can leak and cause fires
By The Associated PressOctober 17, 2024
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