Target’s CEO Brian Cornell plans to step down after 11 years as the struggling retail giant faces declining sales and stock price, while leadership changes seek to restore its competitive edge. Analysts highlight operational and cultural issues impacting performance amid backlash over diversity initiatives. Concurrently, major companies such as Home Depot and others navigate the ongoing economic uncertainties with pricing strategies balancing margins and consumer loyalty. These shifts underscore the pressures retail leaders confront in a changing market environment.