Shoppers who have grown used to tapping any card at the checkout are about to hit an expensive new reality. A landmark settlement with major card networks means retailers like Walmart and Target can now pick and choose which credit cards they accept,

Next month, Target is set to transition to a new chief executive when Fiddelke steps into the top role, succeeding Brian Cornell. Fiddelke has spent his career at Target and has said the retailer can revive growth by returning to the style and design focus that has helped define the brand for decades.

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Winter Storm Fern is slated to begin on Friday, moving from the South Central states into the Midwest and East Coast. High rates of snow, dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected, posing a risk for many. Target and Walmart provided an update to Newsweek on how they are prepping for Winter Storm Fern.