7:03am ET
Retail
J.C. Penney Trouble Beyond Repair
courtesy J.C. Penney Co. Inc.J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP) traded up a little after the retailer gave details about results for its latest quarter. The investors who stepped in made a…
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9:35am ET
Media
Martha Stewart Earnings Go to Hell, New CEO Needed
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 9:00am ET
Investing
Merrill Lynch Lists Six Stocks Poised to Break Out
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…
11:00am ET
Investing
Is Martha Stewart Paid Too Much?
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…
12:53pm ET
Services
Court Denies Restraining Order on J.C. Penney
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 10:00am ET
Retail
Sales of Martha Stewart Products at J.C. Penney Blocked
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 6:46am ET
Media
No Advertising Recovery at Martha Stewart
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 11:20am ET
Retail
J.C. Penney, Martha Stewart Win Another Round in Battle with Macy’s
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)…
6:20am ET
Investing
Media Digest (4/12/2013) Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg
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…
9:55am ET
Retail
Not Much Expected from March Retail Sales, Not Much Delivered
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…
8:10am ET
Retail
J.C. Penney, Martha Stewart Win First Round in Fight with Macy’s
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 6:42am ET
Investing
America’s Nine Most Damaged Brands
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…
6:24am ET
Investing
Media Digest (4/9/2013) Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg
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…
1:10pm ET
Retail
Looking Ahead to March Retail Sales Reports
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.…
7:25am ET
Retail
J.C. Penney, Macy’s Head Back to Court
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