NEW YORK — J.C. Penney can sell some goods designed by Martha Stewart that were destined for shelves this spring — for now, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled Friday.
Rival department store chain Macy’s had sought to bar J.C. Penney Co. from selling some items designed by Martha Stewart under the name JCP Everyday. Macy’s has an exclusive deal with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to sell some categories of items under the Martha Stewart name. The ruling lets Penney sell the items, which are labeled JCP Everyday and don’t carry the Stewart name, until the lawsuit is fully decided. Macy’s said in a statement that it plans to appeal the ruling.
Judge Jeffrey Oing also cautioned that the ruling is preliminary and Penney could still face costly damages if Macy’s prevails in the lawsuit.
