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April 12, 2013
JCP dealt another blow in MSLO case

New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing on Thursday refused to dismiss Macy's Inc's claim that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia violated its contract when it designed certain merchandise for J.C. Penney Co., regardless of whether the items carry the Martha Stewart brand.

NEW YORK — New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing on Thursday refused to dismiss Macy's Inc's claim that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia violated its contract when it designed certain merchandise for J.C. Penney Co., regardless of whether the items carry the Martha Stewart brand.

April 9, 2013
Ullman returns as JCPenney CEO

Myron E. (Mike) Ullman has rejoined Penney as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Ron Johnson, who is leaving the company.

NEW YORK — Myron E. (Mike) Ullman has rejoined Penney as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Ron Johnson, who is leaving the company. Ullman, who served as CEO of Penney until late 2011, has also been elected to the board of directors.

Johnson’s departure was not all that unexpected given the chain’s mounting losses and sales declines. But it was still a stunning reversal of fortune for the former golden boy of Apple, who left the tech giant amid great fanfare for the top job at Penney.

April 5, 2013
Home Depot builds how-to video series with Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Living and The Home Depot have teamed up for a new video series launching April 25.

Martha Stewart Living and The Home Depot have teamed up for a new video series launching April 25.

The series will consist of three unique videos per week, released via e-newsletter, and hosted on the Martha Stewart Video Hub, Homedepot.com, Aol.com, and Yahoo Screen. 

The videos will fall into two categories, highlighting Martha Stewart Living product sold at The Home Depot, and answering various DIY "how-to" questions:

April 5, 2013
Home Depot builds how-to video series with Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Living and The Home Depot have teamed up for a new video series launching April 25.

Martha Stewart Living and The Home Depot have teamed up for a new video series launching April 25.

The series will consist of three unique videos per week, released via e-newsletter, and hosted on the Martha Stewart Video Hub, Homedepot.com, Aol.com, and Yahoo Screen. 

The videos will fall into two categories, highlighting Martha Stewart Living product sold at The Home Depot, and answering various DIY "how-to" questions:

March 18, 2013
Staples expands Martha Stewart line

Staples has expanded its Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery line available exclusively at Staples.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples has expanded its Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery line available exclusively at Staples. The new organization products are in stores this week.

March 5, 2013
JCPenney’s problems mount

JCPenney Co. last Tuesday dominated the retail news as its shares dropped 10.6% to a four-year low after reports that one of its largest shareholders had sold a chunk of the troubled company’s stock.

NEW YORK — JCPenney Co. continues to dominate the retail news as its shares dropped 10.6% yesterday to a four-year low after reports that one of its largest shareholders had sold a chunk of the troubled company’s stock. And in a late afternoon report, The Wall Street Journal said that a group of Penney directors is ready to get rid of CEO Ron Johnson, or push to sell the chain unless he can stop the company’s heavy bleeding this year.

March 5, 2013
JCPenney’s problems mount

JCPenney Co. last Tuesday dominated the retail news as its shares dropped 10.6% to a four-year low after reports that one of its largest shareholders had sold a chunk of the troubled company’s stock.

NEW YORK — JCPenney Co. continues to dominate the retail news as its shares dropped 10.6% yesterday to a four-year low after reports that one of its largest shareholders had sold a chunk of the troubled company’s stock. And in a late afternoon report, The Wall Street Journal said that a group of Penney directors is ready to get rid of CEO Ron Johnson, or push to sell the chain unless he can stop the company’s heavy bleeding this year.

February 26, 2013
Macy's CEO takes stand in Martha Stewart case

Terry Lundgren, CEO of Macy’s, took the stand on Monday to testify in the trial of two Macy's lawsuits regarding the deal between JCPenney and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. The long-awaited trial began last Wednesday, in New York Supreme Court.

NEW YORK — Terry Lundgren, CEO of Macy’s, took the stand on Monday to testify in the trial of two Macy's lawsuits regarding the deal between JCPenney and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. The long-awaited trial began last Wednesday, in New York Supreme Court.

The trial is about whether Macy’s has the exclusive right to sell Martha Stewart branded cookware, bedding and certain other products. 

August 2, 2012
Avery Dennison, UPS Store sponsor MSLO entrepreneur search

NEW YORK — Avery Dennison's office and consumer products division and the UPS Store have signed on as the inaugural sponsors of  Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's"American Made," a multimedia celebration of American artists, artisans and entrepreneurs. The program will celebrate 10 rising stars from a range of lifestyle arenas in a special feature in the November issue of Martha Stewart Living.

June 13, 2012
MSLO names head of e-commerce

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has appointed Michael Robinson to the newly created position of VP e-commerce.

NEW YORK — Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has appointed Michael Robinson to the newly created position of VP e-commerce. Robinson brings retail, direct-to-consumer and digital experience working with popular brands such as Anthropologie, Smith & Hawken Ltd., and Banana Republic Inc., and will be responsible for building out the company's e-commerce presence, including the site the company is jointly developing with JCPenney, which is slated to launch in 2013.  He is reporting to Lisa Gersh, president and COO of MSLO.

June 11, 2012
Martha Stewart revs e-commerce presence with former Anthropologie exec

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia said Monday it has named Michael Robinson to the newly created position of VP e-commerce.

New York -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia said Monday it has named Michael Robinson to the newly created position of VP e-commerce.

Robinson was most recently Anthropologie’s head of e-commerce for Europe and United Kingdom, and was responsible for launching the Anthropologie catalog and website in 1998, as well as introducing the retailer’s loyalty card program.

He has also held managerial and planning positions with Banana Republic and Smith & Hawken.

May 22, 2012
Former Martha Stewart Living editor takes lead creative role at Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma has appointed Anna Last, formerly editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Everyday Food, SVP and executive creative director.

SAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma has appointed Anna Last, formerly editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Everyday Food, SVP and executive creative director. Last will oversee all facets of the brand’s expression in the Williams-Sonoma catalog, on williams-sonoma.com and in the brand’s store environments.

March 5, 2012
Martha Stewart builds partnership with The Home Depot

The Martha Stewart brand continues to resonate with consumers, which is why it is no suprise that The Home Depot has extended its agreement with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to offer Martha Stewart Living branded products at its 2,000-plus stores through March 2016.

ATLANTA — The Martha Stewart brand continues to resonate with consumers, which is why it is no suprise that The Home Depot has extended its agreement with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to offer Martha Stewart Living branded products at its 2,000-plus stores through March 2016.

The agreement also calls for an expansion of products offered. 

February 7, 2012
Martha Stewart now among brand "Staples"

Staples is bringing a bit of Martha Stewart style to its stores through an exclusive line of home office products.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples is bringing a bit of Martha Stewart style to its stores through an exclusive line of home office products.

The Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery product line is now available at Staples stores across the United States and Canada and on Staples.com. Products range in price from $1.99 to $16.99 and include accordion files, journals and organization binders. 

February 7, 2012
Martha Stewart now among brand "Staples"

Staples is bringing a bit of Martha Stewart style to its stores through an exclusive line of home office products.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples is bringing a bit of Martha Stewart style to its stores through an exclusive line of home office products.

The Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery product line is now available at Staples stores across the United States and Canada and on Staples.com. Products range in price from $1.99 to $16.99 and include accordion files, journals and organization binders. 

January 24, 2012
Macy's: Martha Stewart, JCP deal not 'a good thing'

A New York state Supreme Court filing on Monday disclosed that Macy’s Inc. is suing Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. for breach of contract after Martha Stewart set up a new deal last December with JCPenney to sell products at its stores.

NEW YORK — A New York state Supreme Court filing on Monday disclosed that Macy’s Inc. is suing Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. for breach of contract after Martha Stewart set up a new deal last December with JCPenney to sell products at its stores.

December 7, 2011
JCPenney gets piece of Martha magic

JCPenney is looking to capture its share of the Martha Stewart brand that has become synonymous with Kmart, by launching a strategic alliance with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to create a unique and comprehensive retail experience featuring Martha Stewart products, know-how and advice.

PLANO, Texas and NEW YORK — JCPenney is looking to capture its share of the Martha Stewart brand that has become synonymous with Kmart, by launching a strategic alliance with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to create a unique and comprehensive retail experience featuring Martha Stewart products, know-how and advice.

September 26, 2011
MSLO names SVP communications

NEW YORK — Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia nnounced that Jeanne Meyer has joined the company as SVP communications. In this position, she will work closely with the senior management team to lead, develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy for the company's media and merchandising businesses. She will report to president and COO Lisa Gersh.

September 22, 2011
Martha Stewart to launch home office line at Staples

Staples announced that it has teamed up with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Avery Dennison to create a new line of home office products.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Staples announced that it has teamed up with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Avery Dennison to create a new line of home office products.

The Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery product line will debut in early 2012 with more than 300 SKUs across multiple product categories, which will be sold exclusively at Staples.

September 7, 2011
PetSmart 'pur'fects Martha Stewart line with cat products

PetSmart has the announced the launch of a new collection from Martha Stewart Pets.

PHOENIX — PetSmart has the announced the launch of a new collection from Martha Stewart Pets. The collection features innovative, cat-friendly feeding bowls and mats, a well-designed bed and a range of fun, stimulating toys made exclusively for PetSmart stores and PetSmart.com, the company reported.

April 25, 2011
PetSmart outfits dogs with help from Martha Stewart

PetSmart announced that is introducing an exclusive line of pet apparel and accessories from Martha Stewart.

PHOENIX -- PetSmart announced that is introducing an exclusive line of pet apparel and accessories from Martha Stewart. 

“Dogs love their walks -- rain or shine. But the spring season can bring with it a few challenges for pets and their parents when it comes to enjoying outdoor activities,” said Gayle Franger, VP merchandise marketing for PetSmart. “With quality clothing options that protect dogs from the elements, PetSmart is helping pet parents keep their pets comfortable, regardless of the weather forecast.”

April 25, 2011
PetSmart outfits dogs with help from Martha Stewart

PetSmart announced that is introducing an exclusive line of pet apparel and accessories from Martha Stewart.

PHOENIX -- PetSmart announced that is introducing an exclusive line of pet apparel and accessories from Martha Stewart. 

“Dogs love their walks -- rain or shine. But the spring season can bring with it a few challenges for pets and their parents when it comes to enjoying outdoor activities,” said Gayle Franger, VP merchandise marketing for PetSmart. “With quality clothing options that protect dogs from the elements, PetSmart is helping pet parents keep their pets comfortable, regardless of the weather forecast.”

March 17, 2011
Macy's gets cozy with Martha Stewart for new mattress line

Macy's announced the launch of "Martha Stewart Collection by Serta," a mattress line available exclusively at Macy's.

NEW YORK  -- Macy's announced the launch of "Martha Stewart Collection by Serta," a mattress line available exclusively at Macy's. 

February 3, 2011
Expect more Martha at Home Depot

Home Depot will make a bigger push for the female shopper this spring, largely through the introduction of coordinating Martha Stewart merchandise, company merchant Gordon Erickson told the New York Times in a Jan. 28 interview.

ATLANTA -- Home Depot will make a bigger push for the female shopper this spring, largely through the introduction of coordinating Martha Stewart merchandise, company merchant Gordon Erickson told the New York Times in a Jan. 28 interview.

February 3, 2011
Expect more Martha at Home Depot

Home Depot will make a bigger push for the female shopper this spring, largely through the introduction of coordinating Martha Stewart merchandise, company merchant Gordon Erickson told the New York Times in a Jan. 28 interview.

ATLANTA -- Home Depot will make a bigger push for the female shopper this spring, largely through the introduction of coordinating Martha Stewart merchandise, company merchant Gordon Erickson told the New York Times in a Jan. 28 interview.