J.C. Penney, Macy’s Ordered to Mediation Over Martha Stewart Brand

A New York State Supreme Court Judge has ordered Macy's, J.C. Penney and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia into mediation in a bid to resolve a dispute over a partnership with the Martha Stewart brand. The development Thursday comes as the companies were wrapping up the third week of a trial over whether Macy's has the exclusive rights to sell some Martha Stewart-branded merchandise, including bedding, cookware and bath items.