Michael Fiddelke, Target's current chief operating officer, will succeed Brian Cornell as chief executive officer, the company said in a release. Cornell, who has served as the company's CEO since 2014, will step down and Fiddelke will take over the role on Feb. 1, 2026.

Bring Me The News. Target CEO Brian Cornell will step down from his role in February, with longtime employee Michael Fiddelke tapped to replace him. Cornell, who has led the Minneapolis retailer since 2014,