US EditionTarget Boycott Leaders Push Pressure After CEO Ouster
Incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke faces calls to reverse diversity policy rollbacks as Target's second-quarter sales fell 1.9%, impacted by a boycott led by civil rights leaders.
- On August 21, 2025, civil rights leaders gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters urging continued consumer pressure after longtime CEO Brian Cornell stepped down amid a boycott.
- The boycott began on February 1, 2025, led by Pastor Jamal Bryant and Minneapolis activists in response to Target's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives under Cornell's leadership.
- The boycott led to a 3.1% year-over-year drop in store traffic in Q2 2025 and was a key factor in Target's stock price falling by 31%, resulting in a $12.4 billion decrease in the company’s market capitalization and marking three quarters of declining revenue.
- Bryant expressed his intention to arrange a discussion with the incoming CEO, Michael Fiddelke, in order to communicate their concerns, while urging him to restore Target's diversity, equity, and inclusion policies to prevent further setbacks.
- Leaders warn Target must recommit to its $2.1 billion pledge to Black communities to restore trust and avoid jeopardizing the retailer's future amid ongoing consumer backlash.
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Target CEO Brian Cornell steps down amid boycott and DEI backlash
After more than a decade at the helm of one of America’s largest retailers, Target Corporation CEO Brian Cornell announced he will step down on February 1, 2026, after 11 years guiding the company. Cornell, 66, will transition into the role of executive chairman as the board unanimously approved the appointment of Chief Operating Officer […]
Pastor leading Target boycott on its impact and the retailer's response
Target is reeling as sales have stalled and its stock price has plunged. The company faced backlash after a rollback of its DEI initiatives prompted a boycott that slowed store traffic nationwide, one of the factors that pushed CEO Brian Cornell to step down. Now, Target is scrambling to reset its image. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Pastor Jamal Bryant, who spearheaded the Target boycott.
'Target Is Playing In Our Face': Jamal Bryant Calls Out CEO Switch as a Fake-Out Move Meant to Fool Shoppers, Warns He’s Not Backing Down Anytime Soon
Atlanta area pastor leading a boycott of Target over the company’s scuttling of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs says the campaign will continue under the new chief executive officer. Target announced this week its current CEO, Brian Cornell, will step down early next year and will transition to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors. While the Board unanimously elected Target’s current Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke to …
Target Boycott Leaders Push Pressure After CEO Ouster
Civil rights leaders call for continued pressure on Target after CEO Brian Cornell’s ouster, citing DEI rollbacks, financial fallout, and betrayal of Black communities. The post Target Boycott Leaders Call for Continued Pressure After CEO Ouster appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Pastor Jamal Bryant: DEI Boycott Played ‘Herculean Part’ in Target’s Decline
Pastor Jamal Bryant is receiving—and taking—some credit for the downward economic spiral of Target, which just announced that CEO Brian Cornell would be stepping down. Read MoreThe post Pastor Jamal Bryant: DEI Boycott Played ‘Herculean Part’ in Target’s Decline appeared first on Christian News Now.
Pastor Jamal Bryant is receiving—and taking—some credit for the downward economic spiral of Target, which just announced that CEO Brian Cornell would be stepping down.
Pastor Jamal Bryant is receiving—and taking—some credit for the downward economic spiral of Target, which just announced that CEO Brian Cornell would be stepping down. Pastor Jamal Bryant is receiving—and taking—some credit for the downward economic spiral of Target, which just announced that CEO Brian Cornell would be stepping down.
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