Appeals court: Penney can continue to sell unbranded home goods designed by Martha Stewart
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A New York appeals court is allowing J.C. Penney Co. to continue to sell a new line of home goods designed by Martha Stewart.
The ruling, which came Tuesday, rejects Macy's request for a preliminary injunction order aiming to block Penney from selling the collection of bedding, cookware and other items labeled JCP Everyday while a larger court battle between the two big retailers over a partnership with the home maven is still pending.
Penney started to sell the JCP Everyday branded goods online and in its stores earlier this month.
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Macy's, based in Cincinnati, had argued that the JCP Everyday products violate its long-standing exclusive contract with Martha Stewart in a broad array of products that include bedding and cookware.