Longtime Target CEO Brian Cornell Steps Down Amid Tariff Woes and DEI Boycotts
Target CEO Brian Cornell will be replaced by chief operating officer Michael Fiddelke in early 2026.
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Target’s CEO Brian Cornell plans to step down after struggling to turn around weak sales
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Longtime Target CEO Brian Cornell Steps Down Amid Tariff Woes and DEI Boycotts
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