Outgoing Target CEO made $12.9M in 2025 despite sales slump

Brian Cornell was succeeded by current CEO Michael Fiddelke in February.
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Target’s CEO is stepping down as customers turn away

New York (CNN) — Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years at the retailer, as the company faces slumping sales and backlash to its retreat on DEI. CNN — New York (CNN) — Target CEO ...
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Target’s Mass Layoff Call: 5 Of The Most Cruel Ways to Be Fired

Getting fired is never easy, but how it’s done can make all the difference. In October 2025, Target announced it would eliminate 1,800 corporate roles (roughly 8% of its global corporate workforce) ...

Brian Cornell made $12.9M in his last year as Target’s CEO

Brian Cornell’s last compensation as CEO of Target Corp. came in well below his peak earnings years at the Minneapolis-based retailer. Cornell realized $12.9 million in fiscal 2025, according to ...