Brian Cornell.
Chairman and CEO of the Target Corporation
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Shareholders are opposing Brian Cornell's continued tenure as CEO of Target amidst market challenges posed by competitors like Costco.Some support1 report
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Brian Cornell was appointed to lead the board of directors for Yum! Brands.Some support1 report
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Brian Cornell, who previously served as CEO of Target, has joined the Strategic Board of Advisors for Neil Jesani Advisors.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Target is undergoing corporate governance changes, with Christine Leahy named as lead independent director, alongside external analysis.Some support1 report
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Brian Cornell, who previously led Target for over ten years, is mentioned in connection with Costco.Some support2 reports
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Target ran a test in Chicago to reevaluate store fulfillment.Some support1 report
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Around Brian Cornell this week
News at the entities that move Brian Cornell most-
Target Corporation StructuralJason discussed his early business career at Target and Springboard, alongside a new Vidcast series partnership with Tatari.Moves Brian Cornell
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American StructuralAmerican companies are partnering for lunar payloads, with Artemis findings informing future Mars mission planning.Moves Brian Cornell
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Bryant OperationalBryant donated HVAC systems to rebuilding efforts in New Orleans.Moves Brian Cornell
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Donald Trump OperationalMarco Rubio addressed the Starshield speed slowdown, and Margaret Brennan discussed Donald Trump's endorsement of Turner.Moves Brian Cornell
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activist OperationalActivist Khan cited minority treatment issues in Bangladesh.Moves Brian Cornell
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board of directors StructuralThe board of directors at EyePoint, Inc. approved a workforce reduction and the conclusion of a trial.Moves Brian Cornell
Connections
The 18 strongest of 36, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Target Corporation Structural
Brian Cornell serves as the CEO and Chairman of Target Corporation.
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American Structural
Brian Cornell served as the Chief Executive Officer of the company known as American, a role he held since 2014.
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board of directors Structural
Brian Cornell holds a leadership role within the structure represented by the board of directors.
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Bryant Operational
Bryant led a boycott criticizing Target's lack of diversity, an action directed at the organization led by Brian Cornell.
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Donald Trump Operational
Target Corporation's corporate policy shifts, including rollbacks of DEI, are documented as being influenced by the political climate following Donald Trump's election outcomes.
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Ulta Beauty Operational
Brian Cornell and Ulta Beauty were involved in a five-year partnership that is now ending.
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activist Operational
A is leading a boycott against B regarding corporate diversity failures.
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McDonough School of Business Shared context
Brian Cornell holds a professorial role at McDonough School of Business, which is the context for his analysis of Target Corporation.
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Christine Leahy Structural
Christine Leahy serves as a lead independent director in the same corporate entity as Brian Cornell.
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McDonald's Shared context
Both companies are facing operational rollbacks related to DEI efforts following the election outcome.
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Bob Ulrich Mentioned together
Peers in the retail and corporate leadership ecosystem, connected through shared industry context.
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Costco Mentioned together
Brian Cornell is a prominent retail executive whose professional context is observed alongside Costco's market presence.
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TheStreet Mentioned together
TheStreet reports on Brian Cornell's comments and performance in his role as CEO of Target.
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Minneapolis Shared context
Brian Cornell's associated corporation is located in Minneapolis.
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David Solomon Mentioned together
The two individuals are linked by a shared leadership transition within a Business Council.
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Georgia Shared context
The state of Georgia provides the origin context for critical voices that impact Brian Cornell's professional sphere.
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Walmart Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Brian Cornell and Walmart.
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Human Rights Campaign Mentioned together
The evidence does not describe a relationship between the Human Rights Campaign and Brian Cornell.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 events- Shareholders are opposing Brian Cornell's continued tenure as CEO of Target amidst market challenges posed by competitors like Costco.
- Brian Cornell was appointed to lead the board of directors for Yum! Brands.
- Brian Cornell, who previously served as CEO of Target, has joined the Strategic Board of Advisors for Neil Jesani Advisors.
June 2026
5 events- Tariffs are creating issues for the entire retail sector, involving Trump and Brian Cornell.
- Brian Cornell is confirmed as the Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation.
- Target is undergoing corporate governance changes, with Christine Leahy named as lead independent director, alongside external analysis.
- Brian Cornell, who previously led Target for over ten years, is mentioned in connection with Costco.
- Target ran a test in Chicago to reevaluate store fulfillment.