Target CEO

Target names longtime executive Michael Fiddelke as new CEO, while current CEO Brian Cornell transitions amid sliding sales.

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Target Corporation, the U.S. retail giant, is undergoing executive leadership change: longtime COO Michael Fiddelke will take over as CEO in February 2026, with Brian Cornell becoming executive chair.

The announcement comes amid a prolonged sales slump and public controversy over the company’s retreat on diversity initiatives. Target’s stock dropped over 6% following the news, signaling investor concern.