ThinkstockThe first-quarter results for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE: MSO) could not have been worse. The company desperately needs a new chief executive to take both the firm and Martha Stewart…
Douglas A. McIntyre While the current stock market rally has been impressive since the lows last November, many investors, analysts and equity strategists are casting a wary eye at the looming May 1 date. In…
ThinkstockThe highest paid person at Martha Stewart Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is — surprise! — Martha Stewart. Her base salary for 2012 was $2 million, and her total compensation for the year…
courtesy J.C. Penney Co. Inc.In decision we predicted yesterday, a New York State appellate court judge denied a request from Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) prohibiting J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP) from…
Paul Ausick Courtesy J.C. Penney Co. Inc.; photo by Chris RupertA judge of the New York state appeals court has issued a temporary order that prevents J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP) from selling…
Paul Ausick ThinkstockAs Martha Stewart Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE: MSO) prepares it first-quarter earnings release, one piece of bad news is sure to be included. Print advertising at its flagship magazine, which is essential to…
Douglas A. McIntyre courtesy J.C. Penney Co. Inc.A New York Supreme Court justice this morning threw out a claim of unfair competition brought by Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) against J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP)…
courtesy of Facebook Inc.Martha Stewart Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is unable to get a court to dismiss charges by Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) that it has exclusive rights to some of her…
ThinkstockRetailers are announcing March same-store sales figures today. Research firm Retail Metrics projected an overall gain of 1.5% year-over-year, compared with a 2% gain in February and a 3.9% gain in March…
Courtesy J.C. Penney Co. Inc.; photo by Chris RupertA state court judge in New York ruled yesterday that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (NYSE: MSO) did not violate its contract with Macy’s…
Paul Ausick courtesy Best Buy Co. Inc.Brand reputations are among the most prized assets major corporations have. A look at relevant surveys shows that brand valuations are often so high that they compare to…
courtesy of YouTubeJ.C. Penney Co. Inc.’s (NYSE: JCP) board faces criticism for firing CEO Ron Johnson and replacing him with the predecessor who cause some of the retailer’s problems. (Reuters) Ford Motor…
Many retailers will be reporting March same-store sales later this week, and the outlook is not pretty. According to research firm Retail Metrics, same-store sales will rise just 1.6% year-over-year in March.…
courtesy J.C. Penney Co. Inc.Retailers J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP) and Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) are expected to resume their courtroom battle today following a month-long, court-ordered mediation period that apparently…
Paul Ausick Courtesy J.C. Penney Co. Inc.; photo by Chris RupertToday marks the opening of the long-awaited in-store shops at J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP) stores. About 500 of the company’s 1,100 stores…
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