August 20, 2025
TARGET’S CEO RESIGNS AS SALES DROP AND DEI BACKLASH GROWS
TARGET’S CEO STEPS DOWN AFTER 11 YEARS IN CHARGE—SALES SLIDE AND DEI ROLLBACK BLAMED FOR THE EXIT I have to admit, seeing the news that Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years as Target’s CEO hit me harder than I expected. Cornell wasn’t just any executive—he was the architect behind Target’s reinvention. He modernized the stores, built its digital platform, and turned Target into a go-to destination for stylish yet affordable finds. To many of us, he was a leader who understood that feeling at “Tar-zhay” wasn’t just about shopping—it was atmospheric. But now, his departure comes amid some











