Target's board of directors has appointed a new chief executive officer to lead the retail giant, the company announced Aug. 20.

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.

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